[richie60]

Currently in the middle of my Lenco l75 restoration. Just need a few bits for the tonearm and a new Phono stage and I should be set.

 

[Podster]

Currently in the middle of my Lenco l75 restoration. Just need a few bits for the tonearm and a new Phono stage and I should be set.

Looking good Richie

 

[richie60]

Looking good Richie

Thankyou. It's been a while coming, can't wait to give it a listen.

 

[Podster]

I'm sure she will sound great, resto looks flawless

 

[CJG888]

I’d recommend a ProJect TubeBox of some description...

 

[Podster]

Ooh, Golly Wally I had no idea you were asking for some phono pre suggestions but I'll throw a few at ya but I'm thinking you may have something in mind already

Have a friend who's had Ray's 117 Nighthawk on his Thoren's TD-124 for a few months and it's top notch, not sure if Ray still has them on sale from the Holidays but it was under $700

Tighter budget I'd consider:
Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE around $400
or tubes
Vincent Audio (can't go wrong with German)! PHO-701 around $500 bones

Although IMO that table deserves a nice PP Good luck on whatever your decision @richie60 I run my Amadeus GTA through a BAT VK-P5

 

[richie60]

Ooh, Golly Eally I had no idea you were asking for some phono pre suggestions but I'll throw a few at ya but I'm thinking you may have something in mind already

Have a friend who's had Ray's 117 Nighthawk on his Thoren's TD-124 for a few months and it's top notch, not sure if Ray still has them on sale from the Holidays but it was under $700

Tighter budget I'd consider:
Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 SE around $400
or tubes
Vincent Audio (can't go wrong with German)! PHO-701 around $500 bones

Although IMO that table deserves a nice PP Good luck on whatever your decision @richie60 I run my Amadeus GTA through a BAT VK-P5

Thanks, I have been considering building the Bottlehead Reduction to match the Crack, Graham Slee you mention is a contender too.

 

[Podster]

Thanks, I have been considering building the Bottlehead Reduction to match the Crack, Graham Slee you mention is a contender too.

Nice, bottle heads are sweet if done right. My all time favorite tube phono pre is the Hagerman Coronet 2, don't know if you can even find one anymore but can buy kits. Bout a grand for top notch parts Keep us posted when you get'er finished

 

[Oregonian]

Here's my son in law's Pioneer PL-41 that he inherited from his dad...............just had it serviced and gave him my Marantz 2285B. Sounds like new............

 

[Podster]

Nice, see you took excellent care of the 2285B, I could still kick myself in the rear for selling my first receiver Poineer SX-1050 Circa ‘78! Glad you guys are keeping your kids in the hobby

 

[CJG888]

Any thoughts on cartridges yet?

 

[iFi audio]

Nice, this ones in a music room in Little Rock. As a matter a fact we had a little Infected Mushroom party on it this past weekend

Another day, another Garrard, anothe pic that makes us happy! You sir know what's good!

 

[CJG888]

With the GL75 arm, you should probably look at a highish-compliance MM design. Either something like the AT440MLb (no surprise there), or a Goldring G1042.

BTW- who made that plinth? It looks good!

 

[CJG888]

Another day, another Garrard, anothe pic that makes us happy! You sir know what's good!

Once you try a 301, you’re hooked for life!

 

[iFi audio]

Once you try a 301, you’re hooked for life!

Fully agreed, our Garrard has been at our HQ for years and ain't going anywhere!