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Happy to report that a platter has been sourced (thanks Jes!). New pulley and belt on the way. And so, the upgrade path begins....

Thanks Werner Sal weer plan sien om bymekaar uit te kom. Groete

So we went through to Knysna for a few days to visit the parents. On Saturday my better half and the mommy-in-law went browsing the antique and charity shops, so during the morning I get a call from my wife to inform me that she found a turntable, in reasonable condition.... :winkwink: On...

Hi Qualityten I can confirm that Karel and I at one stage considered using the PCL86 in my build, but my objective was to build a true copy of the original, from voltage doubler circuitry (with the correct, scarce diodes), ECL86s in the power amp and the very scarce (and expensive) ECC807's in...

That looks strangely familiar! - wonder why....? Deja-vu... Seriously though Karel, I was wondering when this was going to happen. You must pop around for a visit and then we can compare (i also believe we still have business to conclude?). What made you decide to only go with two tubes on the...

Best sounding sub I've ever owned - stonking piece of kit! :thumbs:

Hi Guys When & where is the next Vinyl Faire in Cape Town area? I was certain I had seen a post about it, but for the life of me I can't seem to find it.... Many thanks

My apologies, tried to modify to insert pics, but timed out. Here you go: Many thanks

So... I'm the one that undertook the mission to build this little pug. Two years of planning and pondering and finally I took the plunge.... So seven months ago, I started consulting with Karel about putting together everything it would take to commence the exercise. For those that might be...

Hi Obsolete valve, virtually unobtainable. Best alternative; Russian 6P14 series (preferably 6P14-EV) - but the good old EL84 will also work well... At current exchange rates valves are not cheap nowadays and the postal system has all but collapsed! Regards

Thanks for all the helpful responses gents! I seem to be sorted. Recreated my email user-profile  and it's working again! Still hate them intensely though...

Hi As the heading implies, I'm a subscriber to MS Office 365. Since the the launch of the new 2016 suite, Outlook will randomly refuse to open. The cure used to be to start Outlook in "safe" mode, let it download messages, close it and then open up normally. Since beginning January - you've...

Very cool! Congratulations, these are not seen often....

Hi Sailor I sent you a PM. Regards

Pretty sure it is an Excel ES70 cartridge. Styli you can get, cartridges are becoming scarce.... These have a well-deserved reputation for incredible sound-to-price (I know for a fact that Alternative Route shares my high regard for these, and they never fail to surprize me)! LPGear in the USA...

Holy Moly!  :thumbs:

Me too. Has anyone ever tried obtaining some of the higher-end Pioneer BDPs??? I wanted a BDP that still looks like a piece of serious kit (not a thin sliver of plastic) and that has performance to match, at a reasonable price.... Vaughan stepped up to the plate a delivered within days. Highly...

I am of the humble opinion that there are so many factors that influence the sound in the chain of components that make up a system, that your question is an extremely difficult one to answer... In my experience one cartridge will sound brilliant on one table/arm/phonostage/amplifier...

Legend concert at Hillcrest Quarry this Sunday past: * Mr. Cat & The Jackal * Crimson House (also released their new album: Come Alive) * The Nomadic Orchestra All in one long set lasting from 14:30 to 19:00. Beautiful weather, great vibe. Awesome!

If you can find some, Panzerholz is reputed to have some of the best qualities required for an armboard...