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Bo Diddley - Rest in Peace
I was lucky to have caught Bo 2 years ago at Bumbershoot in Seattle.RIP... 
Record you spin on a rainy Saturday w/ family gone
Rainy Day...Dream Away,Hendrix.Hendrix knows what to do on a rainy day, no getting uptight here in the Northwest.Another favorite LP for my rainy days alone is Dr. Johns- Gumbo Music. 
What do defective phono tubes sound like?
Why not replace the old arm and see what happens. If the problem (popping from the speakers?) remains, then the new arm is most likely not the problem. But, if your back to vinyl heaven, then perhaps it's time to deal with the new arm. Hang in the... 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
Jean and Rick, Thanks for allowing us to hear about your findings. I agree that the Lenco is superb where musicality thrives- the midrange. Most likely due to stability of speed. Of course, the highs and lower frequencies are powerful, defined an... 
Right Time, Right Place
SCORE!!!I use 2 of them. Perfect for LPs and they look great.I hope the dog got a treat too. 
Best lines in a song
Oohh, she makes me weary...Otis Redding 
A Big Thank you, to Albert Porter...from My Mother
Albert is a kool person. He sent my expensive cables on the honor system. He knew nothing about me. Just plain, old fashion trust.Thanks Albert! 
Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase
what purchases???I'm looking for the person who constantly breaks into our home and leaves audio equipment all over the darn place!!! 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
"instead of building and testing, there is a bit too much theoretical discussions just going nowhere"Yes, Francois. Unfortunately, you are correct. Here's a question to the Lenco Brethren:Which is your best arm/cart combo with the mighty L75 repli... 
vintage turntables?
Some excellent links.Thanks everybody! 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
Francois, Just joking. This is an excellent thread. Sometimes things get a little rocky. I am familiar with Lenco Lovers and it is fantastic! 
vintage turntables?
Chuckalator, Check out the Lencos in my system. The L75 is a superb vintage table with incredible stability. Stability translates musical dynamics, rhythm and punch. Beware: A table of this caliber will only lead to vinyl obsession. 
young and new to analog update
Get a new cartridge ASAP. Using a used, no history cart, might sound OK, but if it is defective, can damage your LPs. Look in the phone book under "stereo", tell them what you need. Don't buy a DJ cart. Should be less than $50. As to cheap, but de... 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
Hummmm??? Maybe its time to end Da Thread, Lenco Heaven and Lenco Lovers?I propose LENCOS ANONYMOUS!!!Twelve step program could go something like this:-get some ply wood-get a lenco-throw the arm away-get an RB300-get a 103OK, ya'll can add some m... 
Ortofon 2M Black- Graham 1.5/Rega/Origin Silver
The 2M is reviewed in the current (just got it yesterday) TAS.