Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II


“For those who want the moon but can't afford it or those who can afford it but like to have fun and work with their hands, I'm willing to give out a recipe for a true high-end 'table which is easy to do, and fun to make as sky's the limit on design/creativity! The cost of materials, including 'table, is roughly $200 (depending, more or less), and add to that a Rega tonearm. The results are astonishing. I'll even tell/show you how to make chipboard look like marble and fool and impress all your friends. If there's interest I'll get on with this project, if not, I'll just continue making them in my basement. The next one I make will have a Corian top and have a zebra stripe pattern! Fun! Any takers?”

The Lead in “Da Thread” as posted by Johnnantais - 2-01-04

Let the saga continue. Sail on, oh ships of Lenco!
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What about using lead/sand or lead shot in equipment rack shelves? Don't we want to stop vibration getting to the plinth so it can work most effectively?
Ed Crockett email address?

I'm trying to get info on replacement styli for the Ortofon VMS20E MkII from Ed. I can only see his phone number for contact at www.vintageelectronics.com. Does anyone have his email address? Phoning from Australia is expensive and difficult with the difference in time zones.

TIA.
Thanks for the meaty info on the VMS series, guys. I'll check it out.

Regards,

Wolf
Ortofon VMS series

Hi,

I have a dim memory that this cartridge was discussed somewhere in the thread. Is it any good? A pensioner friend on a budget has the VMS20ED MkII with a worn stylus and wants to know whether to get a replacement stylus or go for something like the ADC XLM II available for around $80 on Ebay.

I'd appreciate any help,

Wolf
Hi, Jean

Could you clarify vintage Sony amps for me? I have a vague memory of you saying the "F" series were VFETs, yet your last post differentiates them from the TAE series. Also I think you said originally that VFET amps needed an easy load to drive and lacked bass control? Could you also tell me which are the best sounding vintage/VFET amps in order and how they go with electrostatics? Thanks.
I finally got my password accepted, which enabled me to log in, but when I click on a thread I'm asked to log in again (?!), so I can't access the threads. I can't find anywhere on the site I can contact them for help. The emails they send can't be replied to.