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| Considering going Vinyl--Please talk me out of it Go for it, as many have suggested especially if you are not into new music, thats what cds are for. For me it is somewhat of an o o o obsession... whew I finally got that out!I agree with Joe from Seattle"Just DO NOT TRY ANY TUBE AMPLIFICATION!!!!... | |
| What made you select "audio" as your hobby I pretty much have to quote Ghosthouse, an early love of music as a child led me down this path.Cheers | |
| Tonearm recomendations Phill I think the oe hole in the b12 I have is @ 8.25" or just over 209 mm. I think any arm under 225 could be made to fit and look quite good. The rega arms would most likely be ok but at the long end of the range. I am still collecting my data o... | |
| What's your profession? Age? 51 years old, co owner of an auto racing service business,system retail some where around 10k, most collected one piece at a time through the years. | |
| Tonearm recomendations Phill, Great to hear form you!I know about turning the deck 90 deg. but I am really seeking a look and feel that prevents this. There are some arms the can be mounted to the orininal location with some minor work. I am also considering more drasti... | |
| Tonearm recomendations Patrickamory, I am seeking a tonearm that will have a classic look and cohesiveness with the Rek o kut, and deliver the sound quality that this super heavy plinth table should be capable of.(if i do my home work correctly) With respect to length w... | |
| Tonearm recomendations Thanks for recomendations, I will read on and I welcome any other input. | |
| Tonearm recomendations I am looking for advice on arm length and types of arms. I have been searching but have not found the right articles yet.Having owned my current table for 17 years, have not had the pleasure of interacting with many different arms to learn about t... | |
| Tonearm recomendations Not doing a diy tonearm at this point, just want some input on tone arms in general to help me select one to use with this adventure. I guess i could post this in the giant home depot thread.Thanks and keep on keepin vinyl alive! | |
| Tonearm recomendations WOWPretty snobby over here in vinyl land.... guess I'll just crawl back to my cave and light the tubes. | |
| Manufacturers don't get it. make tubes visible. I love the glow of my tubes and the look of two mono blocks with there tubes proudly displayed, not mention the real reason... the sound. I do agree some of the amps are ugly.No lava lamp for me ! | |
| Aluminum in cld plinth Mariusz, Thanks, I looked @ your pictures, very nice.I share you love of wood, although I do not have a lot of time with really nice hardwood projects. I am seeking a look and style that is some what retro yet elegent. Even down to the look of the... | |
| Aluminum in cld plinth Ok now I understand. I was not even thinking in terms of the al as the top or bottom layer, only as a sandwiched layer, or layers. As for the top layer or armboard is one better than the other ie.. ply, mdf,or hardwood? I guess I should say the pr... | |
| Aluminum in cld plinth I am planning 6 layers of alternate ply and mdf. i was also going to make a 2 or 3 layer platform and use 3 spikes on the bottom of the tt, and platform."I would only recommend that you use top & bottom layers out of Ply. or MDF + separate arm... | |
| Aluminum in cld plinth MrjstarkI am planning layers of 3/4" birch plywood and mdf, and am wondering if sandwiching some aluminum would be of any benefit, as I have the 1/8th sheet for free.JtwraceI dont have the cnc machines to cut this but I an sure I have the connecti... |