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  1. #121
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    Another pair of horn to compression driver adapter rings 1.5" Vitavox etc.
    They are very popular these
    The 4 horn fitting threads are the proper vintage 1/4" UNC, unlike others you can get elsewhere.





    Seen here with the S2 throat adapter part screwed in to the upper one to test for perfect fit.






    Last edited by Magna Audio; 08-10-2017 at 20:02.
    System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.

    Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
    For more information about my creations and products please click below

    http://fosworld.wixsite.com/magna-audio & on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magna_audio/

  2. #122
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    Here's an interesting job.

    A fully (spindle to pivot) adjustable armbase collar and base plate.

    All parts are machined from scratch from brass bar and plate / stainless steel.

    The collar



    Base part machined

    All base plate machining done, domed knurled nuts in brass and sliding pins in stainless steel



    The complete article assembled



    This will be now be sent off for chroming - more pics once I've received it back for checking over and sending off to the customer.
    Last edited by Magna Audio; 08-10-2017 at 20:03.
    System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.

    Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
    For more information about my creations and products please click below

    http://fosworld.wixsite.com/magna-audio & on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magna_audio/

  3. #123
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    Another handcrafted armpod in brass this time and with a 1" thick ebony armboard.
    Again cast solid lead filled for mass, adjustable feet. These armpods really are heavy/solid and do not move once placed.
    The polished brass adds a nice contrast to the ebony.
    This one will be fitted with a Schick 12" arm and is on it's way to Singapore.
    Last edited by Magna Audio; 08-10-2017 at 20:03.
    System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.

    Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
    For more information about my creations and products please click below

    http://fosworld.wixsite.com/magna-audio & on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magna_audio/

  4. #124
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    Here's the first one that was always destined to be chromed all finished.

    Moving home and workshop (from Surrey to the New Forest delayed my putting pics up here.

    Came out nicely.
    Last edited by Magna Audio; 08-10-2017 at 20:10.
    System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.

    Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
    For more information about my creations and products please click below

    http://fosworld.wixsite.com/magna-audio & on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magna_audio/

  5. #125
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    Having moved house and workshop and been busy creating mostly armboards recently, it's time for an update.

    Here is the latest crop.

    A pair of SL-1210 ebony armboards with SME arm fitting - bound for the USA



    SL-1210 armboard in Ebony for Mikro-Seiki arm with on board rest mounting



    SL-1210 armboard in Ebony for a Jelco / Ammonite uprated armbase - For Singapore this one.



    A spindle reduction job so that a perspex disc could be fitted over the spindle end





    Lacquered finished armboard for a JVC QL-50 deck. Had to be very accurately made to a template / customer measurements, and with recessed turned nylon bolt mounts - for Canada this one.



    SL-1210 armboard in Ebony for uprated Ammonite armbase / Jelco - For the USA



    SL-1210 Ebony for a Dynavector DV-505 arm - For New Zealand this one.

    Last edited by Magna Audio; 08-10-2017 at 20:11.
    System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.

    Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
    For more information about my creations and products please click below

    http://fosworld.wixsite.com/magna-audio & on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magna_audio/

  6. #126
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    This was for an armboard for customer in Singapore

    "Hi Steve:

    Finally had time to install the armboard.

    Fits perfectly. Attached are some pics.

    Thanks again for your wonderful product and service."

    It's always nice to hear how things have gone and see the installation of the things I make in use. Getting some lovely pics of the deck and arm fitted are a bonus





    Here's some feedback from the customer for the bespoke AT armlift and rest I made in polished stainless steel, and an extra heavy
    counterweight too.

    Steve,

    Just a brief “thank you” note. I’ve been listening to the ATP-12t with the extra weight & arm rest/lift
    and am very happy. I’m using Miyajima Premium Be mono cartridge in a heavy Fidelity Research FR-S/3
    headshell and the combinations requires the extra weight. Mono records sound great with this.
    Thanks again!

    Pics of the lift and on deck.


    Last edited by Magna Audio; 08-10-2017 at 20:12.
    System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.

    Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
    For more information about my creations and products please click below

    http://fosworld.wixsite.com/magna-audio & on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magna_audio/

  7. #127
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    Default Latest armboards, record puck, counterweigh, spacer and WAF Najda DSP X/O build

    More interesting projects

    An ARS-1 ebony armboard mound for the States



    Ebony headshell spacer & counterweight for an SL-1210 also in the States







    Shown here with a Brass / ebony record weight puck and armboard for the same customer





    More Flanges for Bob





    Something a little different - A WAF Najda 4 Channel DSP DAC / ADC, X/O with WaveIO USB -> I2S input.

    The Najda board and WaveIO are complete but very much build into a case yourself project items. The case was CNC machined to ensure good fit and looks - Thanks to Pete and Wal for help on the case.
    This one is fitted full with Burson OP-amps and a very nice OLED display..











    Here's a nice ebony one for Scotland - for a Mission 774





    I've lots more on the go, so watch this space.
    Last edited by Magna Audio; 08-10-2017 at 20:13.
    System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.

    Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
    For more information about my creations and products please click below

    http://fosworld.wixsite.com/magna-audio & on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magna_audio/

  8. #128
    Join Date: Mar 2009

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    Default More armboards for the mighty SL-1210 MKII and MKV

    First one is an African Blackwood, for an Ammonite base / Jelco 750 arm.



    In a different light



    This Ebony one is for the Mission 774 arm. It's a much bigger armbase than the SME offerings.





    I have a satin black armpod and a valve amp protective valve cage on the go ready soon
    Last edited by Magna Audio; 08-10-2017 at 20:15.
    System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.

    Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
    For more information about my creations and products please click below

    http://fosworld.wixsite.com/magna-audio & on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magna_audio/

  9. #129
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    Nice work Steve.

  10. #130
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    Quote Originally Posted by realysm42 View Post
    Nice work Steve.
    Thanks

    Here's the latest ones

    First up is an armpod all in black to match its surroundings.
    This one was not as tall as the others so it can be used on a standard height plinth / platter turntable. The cast lead filling means it is plenty
    heavy enough to not be moving.
    Ebony armboard (of course) and black lacquered steel tube body. Feet also in black and smooth this time,

    The arm to be fitted is a Rega RB303.









    A one-off this one - a cage to keep little fingers away from
    hot KT88 tubes. Welded steel construction with wire mesh fitted.
    Carefully done so there are no sharp edges.
    This took a bit of prototyping to get solid.





    Here's a brass balancing weight for a tonearm.


    Last edited by Magna Audio; 08-10-2017 at 20:17.
    System: Turntable : SP10 MKII slate plinth, Custom Ebony tonearm board, Arm : Fidelity Research FR64s, Cartridge : SPU Royal N. SUT : Lundahl 1:13. Phonostage : Icon Audio, Streaming RPi/Kali reclocker -> I2S -> DSP XO / Pre / 4 DAC's : WAF Najda, 5 Poweramps : 3 x EL84 SET's, 2 x D class amps on bass channels, Speakers : 5 way front loaded horn system: 2 X Tapped sub 15" LF drivers / 2 X Exponential mid bass 15" drivers / Tractrix 200Hz mid horns with JBL2482's, / Tractrix 550Hz upper wooden horns with factory refurb'd Vitavox S2's / Raal Lazy Ribbons as high frequency tweeters. Wires: good silver or good copper where best suited. DIY RCM.

    Maker of tonearm boards, armpods, Tannoy GRF style speaker cabinets, horn speakers, counterweights and more.
    For more information about my creations and products please click below

    http://fosworld.wixsite.com/magna-audio & on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/magna_audio/

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