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Hi TheoQuote:
Originally Posted by Sting
I wouldn't say i was a friend ' i met a Richard 2 weeks ago ! a friendly and helpful guy , anyone that screws me over won't be my pal for long , but i will be gobsmacked if what you say is true :scratch: but like i said ' i think you might have the wrong end of the stick as it were.
The simple awnser is to wait for the return of my deck ! which should be in the new year .
You are right Chris.
Wait and see what's happening.
Please note however the feedback I have got was a for a (failed then) repair of a much sought after TT (Thorens/Luxman/Exclusive but not sure).
Not sure the same thing would happen on your TT, even though when I was younger I was very interested myself in these radial design!
regards
Dear All,
I've missed what's been typed about Richard at Vantage and from the tenor of surrounding posts I'm not sorry.
I speak as I find - over the years, Richard has had thousands of pounds worth of turntable belonging to me in his custody (Onkyo PX-100M, Nakamichi TX-1000, Denon DP-100M, Kenwood L-07D) and they have returned to my care all the better for being in his.
Chris, looking forward to hearing how things are in the New Year... thanks for the link in your last post...I enjoy looking at 'The Gallery', not least because a fair percentage of the featured items belong to me :eek:
Best wishes,
Paul.
Such a list is impressive, notably the DP-100M which reminds me of the golden age of the POA power amplifiers...
May I ask if the repairs "richard" did were doen in a timely manner of if they took many months as stated in some other forum?
Do you still have this DP-100M?
regards
Good luck!
I will wait till you have got your deveice back then
Hi Theo,
I was very happy with the time taken, measured in perhaps several weeks...probably the biggest headache is getting the turntables to and from, as posting would not be an option!!!!...but it's a day for me to get there and back or for Richard to do likewise.
The Denon DP-100M - it's a stunning turntable - certainly one of the best direct drives to come out of Japan. Do I still have it....you bet! :)
Best Wishes,
Paul.
Hi Guy's
Just had an email from Richard :) and all is well ! here is a list of the work done so far.
1) Main circuit PCB tested and electrolytic pack installed; tested satisfactory
2) New thrust plate assembly part-machined and ready for final finishing and installation
3) Replacement set of phono cables constructed (VANTAGEaudio 'marina' SPC; silver plated copper, PTFE insulation; 50 inch length' nylon braid sheath)
4) Internal PSU components and PCB local regulation/filtration point work currently in progrss
5) General service and lubrication to be carried out after completion of items above
All looks good ' very happy with the communication .
Hi Chris,
That's great news, mate. Richard is sound as a pound - no question :)
I've no idea what that guy Theo's problem was, but trust me, if Richard was in any way 'dodgy', the very small world which hi-fi enthusiasts populate, would soon know all about it!! ;)
So relax (not that you weren't doing so already) and look forward to getting your T/T back sounding better than ever! :cool:
Marco.
Thanks Marco:)
Yes ! from the moment i met Richard i had no doubt that my deck was in good hands , what has startled me though was how much better he can make it , it was going to be just a service with some caps replaced and so on.
But as you can see ' i had a few extras added ! i could have gone further with a complete and bespoke outboard psu ! now i know i could do with a new cartridge for my 1210 but that can wait , i'm rather fond of this deck and having it restored and improved so it can last me perhaps another 20 years would be wonderful .