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  1. #1
    Join Date: Nov 2008

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    Something new here - a wonderfully executed version of Shigaraki CD transport based on JVC boombox, from the workshop of eng. Ferenc Lazar.

    I know it's crazy but it produces the best digital sounds I've ever had, together with Lampizator Amber II D/A converter.

    Sound is the closest to analog and I had a number of units designed and tuned to emulate vinyl reproduction, such as Altmann DAC or TwinDAC +.

    A friend who as the same, switched back to CD after many years of optimizing PC playback. This sound better.





    Gordan.
    Speakers: Oris Swing MkII
    Amps: Thomas Mayer 300b/ Hiraga La Maison de L'Audiophile 20
    Preamp: Silver AVC by eng. Ferenc Lazar
    Phono Preamp: Shishido LCR by Solaja Audio
    Decks: Garrard 301 Martin Bastin reworked/plinthed with Fidelity Research FR64fx
    Garrard 401 in eng Ferenc Lazar solid wenge plinth with SME 3012/2
    Cartridges: SPU Spirit/ Koetsu Black revisited by eng. Salai/ Miyajima Shilabe
    Step Up Transformers: Tango MCT 999/ Ortofon T-5000/ Lumiere SUT
    Digital: Shigaclone by eng. Ferenc Lazar with Lampizator Amber II
    Wires: of sufficient length

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    I'm openingabottleofwine.

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    Can we have some pictures please?
    Barry

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    And a link or whatever you've got
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

  4. #4
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    Now? I see it but it would be good if anyone else confirms. Btw it's refelections, the unit is clean





    Gordan.
    Speakers: Oris Swing MkII
    Amps: Thomas Mayer 300b/ Hiraga La Maison de L'Audiophile 20
    Preamp: Silver AVC by eng. Ferenc Lazar
    Phono Preamp: Shishido LCR by Solaja Audio
    Decks: Garrard 301 Martin Bastin reworked/plinthed with Fidelity Research FR64fx
    Garrard 401 in eng Ferenc Lazar solid wenge plinth with SME 3012/2
    Cartridges: SPU Spirit/ Koetsu Black revisited by eng. Salai/ Miyajima Shilabe
    Step Up Transformers: Tango MCT 999/ Ortofon T-5000/ Lumiere SUT
    Digital: Shigaclone by eng. Ferenc Lazar with Lampizator Amber II
    Wires: of sufficient length

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    Join Date: Nov 2008

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    It's made to order by eng. Ferenc Lazar who was here a subject of interest after his SUTs based on Hashimoto and Tango txs. Also an aftermarket platter for Kuzma decks.

    However it depends on availability of JVC boombox parts. I will provide a contact in private to whoever wants it.
    Gordan.
    Speakers: Oris Swing MkII
    Amps: Thomas Mayer 300b/ Hiraga La Maison de L'Audiophile 20
    Preamp: Silver AVC by eng. Ferenc Lazar
    Phono Preamp: Shishido LCR by Solaja Audio
    Decks: Garrard 301 Martin Bastin reworked/plinthed with Fidelity Research FR64fx
    Garrard 401 in eng Ferenc Lazar solid wenge plinth with SME 3012/2
    Cartridges: SPU Spirit/ Koetsu Black revisited by eng. Salai/ Miyajima Shilabe
    Step Up Transformers: Tango MCT 999/ Ortofon T-5000/ Lumiere SUT
    Digital: Shigaclone by eng. Ferenc Lazar with Lampizator Amber II
    Wires: of sufficient length

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    Join Date: Aug 2009

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    I expected something that looked DIY - that looks pretty fancy.

    There is a member here, can't recall his name but he lives in Holland and builds all his own kit to amazing standards. He also built a heavily engineered CD transport using the mech from a JVC portable. Going back a few years now mind.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

  7. #7
    Join Date: Nov 2008

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    there's a plenty of variations on shigaraki transport. the sound quality is so good it's worth investing in good chasis, if you still have CDs it's keeper. a rumor is it's on par with CEC TL 0 that cost $17.5k 20 years ago.
    Gordan.
    Speakers: Oris Swing MkII
    Amps: Thomas Mayer 300b/ Hiraga La Maison de L'Audiophile 20
    Preamp: Silver AVC by eng. Ferenc Lazar
    Phono Preamp: Shishido LCR by Solaja Audio
    Decks: Garrard 301 Martin Bastin reworked/plinthed with Fidelity Research FR64fx
    Garrard 401 in eng Ferenc Lazar solid wenge plinth with SME 3012/2
    Cartridges: SPU Spirit/ Koetsu Black revisited by eng. Salai/ Miyajima Shilabe
    Step Up Transformers: Tango MCT 999/ Ortofon T-5000/ Lumiere SUT
    Digital: Shigaclone by eng. Ferenc Lazar with Lampizator Amber II
    Wires: of sufficient length

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    I'm AndyElectroNumpty.

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    Liking the lucky cats

  9. #9
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    I got a few inquiries about options to buy these.

    They are made to order, depending on availability of JVC boombox parts. There is nothing like a serial production, lead time is about 30-45 days. Last time I spoke to Ferenc, he was building another unit. I will inform if there will be anything available in near future.
    Gordan.
    Speakers: Oris Swing MkII
    Amps: Thomas Mayer 300b/ Hiraga La Maison de L'Audiophile 20
    Preamp: Silver AVC by eng. Ferenc Lazar
    Phono Preamp: Shishido LCR by Solaja Audio
    Decks: Garrard 301 Martin Bastin reworked/plinthed with Fidelity Research FR64fx
    Garrard 401 in eng Ferenc Lazar solid wenge plinth with SME 3012/2
    Cartridges: SPU Spirit/ Koetsu Black revisited by eng. Salai/ Miyajima Shilabe
    Step Up Transformers: Tango MCT 999/ Ortofon T-5000/ Lumiere SUT
    Digital: Shigaclone by eng. Ferenc Lazar with Lampizator Amber II
    Wires: of sufficient length

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    Quote Originally Posted by smangus View Post
    Liking the lucky cats
    Make the speakers purr?
    Chris.

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