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  1. #81
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    Emm, interesting. May'be the thing with power conditioners/regenerators is that some peoples mains are better than others? So some will say amazing, love it!, others are like, waste of money mate.
    Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.

  2. #82
    Join Date: Nov 2008

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spectral Morn View Post
    No posting to NI why? NI is part of the UK

    I have asked why.
    I spoke with this seller on Ebay, the convo didn't bode well. So they ballsed up at some point in the past regarding under charging re postage to NI. I have done that on here and took the hit, annoying but something you can avoid by not assuming the cost, but going and getting a proper quote. I told them no problem, quote me whatever it will cost and if I think it ok, happy to pay. They seem to lack comprehension regarding my being happy to pay whatever the postage might cost. Not expect them to foot any extra. Anyway no reply to my last message, so I am blocked from bidding. Very irritating but there you go.
    Regards Neil

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    Mine's in a concrete plinth!
    Its painted piano gloss black, so you can't really tell what it is.
    However, i wouldnt recomend anyone else going down this route, unless you fully understand the implications, ie; the weight, and ease of being able to move it when needed!
    What ever you decide to go with, i wish you well with it, the 401 has the potential to be a great turntable when done right.
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  4. #84
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    The 401 sits under my coffee table for monthssss now, just got a Target TT1 turntable shelf off ebay after bidding on them for months, minty and only £60 with post, wooden shelf measures 355x465mm, is that generally big enough for a 401 plinth? Suppose could always put a slightly larger isolation board on top of the wooden shelf? Now what do I do to get a plinth? Wanna try one with my Jelco 750 arm first to make a good comparison with my NAS TT then want the ability to change arm board cos I will probably want to try another arm as well, not sure which yet, was thinking 774, but then heard somewhere they can be a bit hard sounding, the last thing I need.
    Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.

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    Join Date: Nov 2008

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    What are the available options for 401 plinth made of exotic African wood - panzerholz, wenge or similar? Solid boards, not laminate.
    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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    Panzerholz - literally 'tank-wood' (it is bullet proof) is actually resin-impregnated plywood that has been tightly compressed to be very very dense, far more dense than any solid wood you can purchase.

    I'm about to take delivery of a panzerholz plinth for my TD124 from Russ Collinson, wrapped in solid wood as are the Artisan Fidelity plinths, with panzerholz armboads. Shoud be interesting.

    My 401 plinth is CNC'd ply, finished and painted, I think it looks fine and doesn't particularly hold the deck back. I had a layered solid cherry plinth for a previous 401 and enjoyed that equally.

  7. #87
    Join Date: Nov 2008

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    not the best pics but my new babe









    not yet with me but as soon as i sort out a shelf for a 30kg beast it will be

    made locally here by ferenc lazar from solid wenge boards plus sandwich boards for critical parts, including balls decoupling
    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

  8. #88
    Join Date: Nov 2008

    Location: belgrade serbia

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    it's big but can't be smaller if you want to properly engineer decoupling of boards for motor and for 12" arm.

    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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    looks very good... nice colour
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    Looks like a lovely job Gordan. You planning to do anything with power supplies/variacs/ fancy bearings etc?

    Out of curiosity I recently picked up an SPH grease bearing on the Lenco forum, curious to see the impact of that when it arrives.

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    Arm is an AT-1503 Mk1 and the cartridge a Tonar Diabolic modded and fitted in an ebony body. The combo sounds excellent.

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