jphii

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Gruve Glide
He hasn't changed the handles, and I wish he would. 
The importance of azimuth
I couldn't find this damn thread! Took me 15 min. So, I moved it up. 
Designing a Plinth
This is from the West Penn site:"DALBERGIA RETUSACocobolo is a member of the Rosewood family. It grows in the drier uplands on the Pacific side of Mexico down to Panama. Extremely oily it will reject almost any finish except wax. It shines up to a... 
Gruve Glide
I saw the ufo too. It's butt ugly. I'll stick with the GroovMaster. I swear by Gruve-Glide. 
Quiet,cheap table: under $500 new or used....
I agree with Alex, go with the 1200. Psychic, where are you? 
Designing a Plinth
OK guys, I see this has taken off a little since I last checked in.David, since I've done both wood and acrylic, I assure you it is true: Acrylic costs more. And it does not have the forgiving properties of wood. I like your wood list, some would ... 
Designing a Plinth
Well, the cost of cocobolo is not THAT bad. I wouldn't use a solid block either. Much easier to glue up pieces so you do not have to worry about wodd "movement" down the road. You can get enough to build a plinth for about a hunded bucks. Believe ... 
Good Phono Pre-Amps...$500 to $1500
"K&K Audio Phono Preamp kit. $1500. It will compete with the big boys."And beat most of them. 
A Simple Test
Thanks Doug.The router is about 10 grand. I've been looking at them for about a year. I can use it for many things at the shop, especially doing cabinet work. Anything it can do for the turnatbles is just a bonus!! 
A Simple Test
Doug,100' roll? Where did you find it? I was going to use VHS tape for the next 2 tables, but if you can turn me on to your source, I'd rather go mylar.I know about the no motor noise. But, this just remined me that the reason my battery power has... 
A Simple Test
Doud,Don't try it. It will leave a nasty residue, which I am sure will piss you off! And it will probably eat the mylar.Trust me on this.Joe 
Best Tonearm match for ZYX Airy 1000X
Ah, so that's what replaced the illustrious!! 
Expressimo Audio "the LIFT" ....doesn't
I wouldn't mind seeing a picture of that. Being of the DIY sort, It might be fun to make something. 
Plinth building tools?
I would say you best bet is a jigsaw. With no experience, a router may be too hard to handle. You can use a drill for the bearing holes, should be no problem. If you run in to problems, email me and I'll try to offer my sage advice!Joe 
The importance of azimuth
I'm in, check your emails!