Visited a new Audiogon friend today. Elliott Newcomb

Color me jealous. Haven't done that a lot but every time I do visit someone like that it always amazes me how many different ways there are to achieve quality music, especially where turntables are involved. 

I have made a lot of new friends because of audio forums. I have been to numerous AudioKarma meetups, sometimes at a members house, sometimes at a rented hall and even hosted two events last year with another member and friend. We held that one at a car dealership using the showroom and parking lot.
Anywhere from 15 to 25 or more folks show up, some bring food and snacks so we have eats during the day and there is always a swap meet.
For the past year I was working with a friend, met him on HiFi Haven, who is an Altec fan like me. We would meet up every couple of weeks and swap drivers, crossovers and horns to fine tune a set of Altec A-7 monsters. Last time I was there we had them sounding really great and than Covid hit grinding it all to a stop. By that time the work sessions would include 4 or 5 of us, all horn fanatics. Horn guys seem to collect a lot of cool stuff, I know I do. LOL
So far ALL planned events have been canceled for this year. Maybe in the fall......
BillWojo

Horn guys do the coolest stuff... I agree. Craziest stuff,  HUGE STUFF. yea......

I’ve done a few, DIY Imperial Horns and Subs...I still want to do another pair, all hardwood Exterior this time... 1" green marine ply the last time.
34-6 years ago..

Mcintosh MX110z has a super phono section. Almost as good as the C11/22, but a ways to go to hit a C20 III
Something about THAT Preamp, when it's worked.... Just the best to me.. 

I have a 16" tonearm stashed here somewhere. I've seen 20" cantilever/pulley setups that were almost erector set looking... 50,000.00 USD, Horn guys....400 Sq ft apartment, 300 ft of it it speakers.. Horn guys...LOL

Regards

We listened to some Jazz, first in stereo and later in mono. It was the best sounding TT rig I’ve ever heard. Not to mention total eye candy.

You forgot to mention cartridges, because this is what you’ve been listening to.

I’m still looking for a Victor UA-7082 arm for the main position.

I have one 7082 in mint condition, perfect sample without any problem with original rubber grommet in the counterweight (just like my previous 7045). I would recommend to pay attention to Victor MM cartridges like X-1IIe with titanium pipe cantilever (if the stylus is original) and higher models. For Victor 7082 tonearm MCL10 cartridge is one of the best (i tried them all).

Few days ago i gave my spare Victor plinth (for two tonearms) to local carpenter for restoration, it will be refreshed soon (cleaned, oiled and waxed).

I remember we recommended Lustre GST-801 to Elliott and he bought it, those 3 is what i really like and Victor has the best value on the market (cheap). Not easy to find in NOS or MINT condition like my samples on the images, but well worth the effort (imo). 

Bill,

I had a great time with you, and our equipment swap was perfect timing for me as you and others here know. Adding a new friend with similar interests is always terrific.

My project of adding a TT in my office has gotten better and better. I have wanted to cut the height of the 3 bookcases in my office for a long time. That visually opens up the room, gives me some wall space to hang some photos/art. Keeping the bookshelf tweeters seated ear height results in two 46" high bookcases.

46" height is perfect for using my Teac x2000r Reel to Reel Vertically for the first time. That means I could get my big ’Mickey Mouse’ dust cover out, what a beauty it is. I never realized you can use the deck with the cover in place.

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/TEAC-TZ-650-DUST-COVER-for-TEAC-X-2000R-and-X-1000R-Reel-Recorder-/401135083605

That is why I got a bug to get a Vertical Turntable. Found, but unsuccessful getting a Technics SL-V5

https://www.vinylengine.com/library/technics/sl-v5.shtml

Bill had an unfinished Vertical Turntable project, we talked, we swapped:

I got a pair of Mitsubishi Vertical TT’s, LT-5V to make 1 good one

https://www.vinylengine.com/library/mitsubishi/lt-5v.shtml

Bill got a working Fisher 800C tube receiver (Executive), identical to 500C with AM tuner added

https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/fisher/800-c.shtml

we got a full set of working tubes, knobs, new brass faces for the knobs, a few spare knobs, ...

As Bill said, he was able to get a good look at my main dual arm TT, same big plinth he ordered from Vlad, the Russian in Canada I got mine from. And I could pass on my ’mistakes’ before he receives his this week.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649402362-victor-jvc-clp2d-rosewood-plinth-for-tt71-tt81-tt101-direct-drive-turntablerare/images/1737857/

I will always be thankful for the advice and help received here that led to instant switching from Mono arm to Stereo arm mid listening, what an advance to my enjoyment.

I ordered a belt kit for the TT, and found a repair video on youtube that I will watch after they arrive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5XO51leGzU

as long as it’s cleaning, lubing, mechanical, I can handle it. Electronics, not me, time will see.

CL-P2 plinth with dust cover, already a bargain, and it says make offer, 

https://www.ebay.com/i/174154854899?ul_noapp=true

It sounds like fun.  I am a hardcore vinyl guy with a great sounding refurbished Lenco table.  I live in Oregon and would love to find some audio friends that love vinyl and tube equipment and high efficient speakers.  I don't own any horn speakers but would entertain trying some if I had a local mentor.

@chakster 

I have one 7082 in mint condition, perfect sample without any problem with original rubber grommet in the counterweight.

Just have to comment on this one.
Curious what you think the difference in good rubber stubs is versus all the perished ones?
Rubber will deteriorate and any showing no droop well its a matter of time and use, but they do look better in pictures.
 

chakster4,236 posts06-14-2020 6:32am

We listened to some Jazz, first in stereo and later in mono. It was the best sounding TT rig I’ve ever heard. Not to mention total eye candy.

You forgot to mention cartridges, because this is what you’ve been listening to.

Now that you mention it, THE SPEAKERS!!!

mono cartridge is Grado, elliptical

stereo cartridge is Shure Body, V15vxmr with new Jico Stylus SAS on boron, with a brush.

Speakers are drivers relocated from my inherited Fisher President II, made in 1958. New Rosewood Enclosures, 15" woofer re-coned twice; horn tweeter, horm midrange, 16 ohms.