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Arne Domn?rus (Jazz at the Pawnshop in particular) Fourplay Dave Brubeck Joe Jackson (yes, him! Jumpin Jive is almost solely responsible for getting me to sit up and listen to Jazz) Dave's True Story Melody Gardot/Holly Cole (can't choose between them...)

Agree on Far Corporation's cover of Led Zep's Stairway to Heaven Marilyn Mansons' cover of Depeche Mode's Your Own Personal Jesus Robert Plant's covers of Low's Silver Rider and Monkey Holly Cole's cover album (yes an entire album...) of Tom Whaits songs - Temptation Danzig's cover of his own...

Avid admirer and collector of things involving Japanese engineering, i.e. Vintage Seiko, Subaru, Honda, Kawasaki, Toyota, Pioneer, Luxman.... So, a fan of things Japanese / Japanese Fan, or "Akomeogi" in the Japanese language (as shown in my avatar). Same username on all forums, including the...

That looks so awesome Karel! Keen to see the what the top (transformer / valve-side) of the amp looks like. Regards 

Thank you Gents for all the positive feedback on what is essentially a low-end turntable. It did however serve a purpose though, I now feel a little more confident to tackle something a bit more serious if the opportunity arises.... I also have to rectify an omission of acknowledegement - the...

No idea, but it is exactly the same arm as in my recent post ("Big Surprize from Schoolfee Money) a few posts prior to yours. I would also dearly like to know.... Regards

For awhile I have been wanting to try my hand at a turntable project, to see if I could achieve a half-decent result. This was an entry-level, plinthless (Blaupunkt), rusted top-plate (and attached components) found in a local charity shop for the princely sum of R70.00! Stripped, cleaned...

Very nice! The Tangospinner kit looks very impressive...

Show some pics!

The Japanes philosophy of "Wabi" basically dictates that anything that shows the scars of use and graceful ageing is worth much more than if its restored to a "like-new" state. For example, most Japanese watchmakers will refuse to polish the case of a watch as they see it as destroying the true...

It is indeed an example of Schalk's baby amplifiers (VA Ex 80) and bears testimony to the care and craftsmanship that goes into his efforts.....

So, I am a small part of this story... A while ago I had the opportunity to acquire an excellently preserved example of a Thorens TD124 MKII, together with an SME 3009 MKII arm (Complete with matching headshell). For this I have to extend my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to our local, resident...

I have to agree with you on the looks KK - absolutely stunning! Must add that none of this would have been possible without you...and for that I need to say THANKS A MILLION!

That MUST be one of the coolest things I have ever set eyes on....

Nice catch JQ and this in the short time since I left your place this evening! You definitely are hitting a purple patch regarding Thorens tables lately hey? I'm biased towards originality, as you know.... Thanks for letting me view the amazing plinth you're building for my table, very much...

Whoa! Pure Porn, that is so pretty!!! Personally, I would have stuck to the purist's path and kept it as close as possible to the original. But that's just my view forged from years and rears of collecting and restoring vintage Seiko watches (won't bore you with the Japanese philosophy behind...

Still ticking..., but you're right, I must visit the Kassler Emporium again soon, it's been a while...

One heart attack is quite enough to last me a lifetime Mr. Kassler sir!

Now you're talking JQ! Pretty exciting stuff to see three TD124s in one place at the same time.... Pretty soon three homes will be graced by their presence, thanks in no small measure to your efforts and skill - awesome!

Hi chrisc That looks like it could work and exactly the type of solution I was hoping for! Thank you very, very much! I know exactly where they are. I checked the AC motor, but there is no indication whatsoever of current requirement. However, at the price of the Mantech transformer, it is...