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6 minutes ago, dirtmudd said:
Are you planning to stain or oil...?
I would use the scrap pieces..
And experiment... With light and dark
Stain...
I will be using the same oil stain as the Garrard 401 plinth
The penetrating wood oil is called Cutek
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I have redesigned the plinth to be unique and possibly a one of a kind
Since my last post I had the idea germinate in my minds eye and have visited my local boutique timber merchant looking for a slab offcut
Well yesterday I found a piece of laminated Tasmanian Oak just the right size, and I am just preparing the measurements and templates for outer cuts and the cutout for the turntable
Also decided that the cuts will be done at a local CNC shop for accuracy
The idea is to
1 Have a table top surface for the turntable to sit flush with
2 A plinth frame will be attached on the underside - Same as a 19mm standard plinth but thicker @32mm
3 All the standard bracing as per original will be made to suit
4 The TT cutout of the table top will be reused as a base plate
5 Add a different refurbished cover from the past as it suits to perfection. This cover has a darker tint that blends better overall with the TT and is a little larger
I have photos of the new design idea
This is the slab with the frame / plinth timber I will be using behind
The frame to the right is an old plinth frame that was damaged but used as an illustration
The templates are made
Outer for the overall top & Inner for the turntable cutout
The rear view to what it will look like all around with the frame in place
The cover with the darker tint I intend using
And a photo with flash takes the tint away 😃
I dont have a timeline as Christmas is approaching and I have some side projects to complete first
HOWEVER
I can also use the same technique as above and turn the plank longways
Overlap the current 19mm think plinth / frame by up to 10mm to give an overall 3D effect, and better timber end grain matching
Then use the original Thorens cover ( as the cover above overlaps in this rotation)
What say you on the best orientation option ?
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I am playing a CD of Rush 2112
Just to keep my brain working while I plan a new but unique one of a kind plinth and cover for the Thorens TD147 ( Will post update on that thread )
Yes this release is good to project manage some free flowing ideas 💡
Artist - Rush
Title - 2112
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32 minutes ago, billybob said:
Really like Amy's stuff. Live also...Well, picked up 5 lp's from place was looking into local. First was a decent copy of the double lp Grease.
Getting some more there soon as going into a bigger stack next. Getting a few from a forum seller soon. So, will be breaking out the cam...soon. I know...I am slowwwww
You are a champion mate 👌
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6 hours ago, dirtmudd said:
Mike this is my version with Red cover
It indicates that it’s unofficial on the info so I have deduced from the info that it’s a bootleg
https://www.discogs.com/Amy-Winehouse-At-The-BBC/release/5660869
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The other Amy Winehouse album in the recent purchase set was the classic
Spinning now a favourite album
Amy had that uniqueness that could not be ignored ( RIP Amy )
Artist - Amy Winehouse
Title - Back To Black
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Part of a recent record bulk buy is this album
The album is more raw and organic in the track presentation than the studio recorded versions
And I think it is possibly a bootleg with very very good SQ
Artist - Amy Winehouse
Title - At The BBC
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7 hours ago, JohnJ said:
1970s Rush
none better.
They did heavy rock with more evident musical content to it. How about the percussion in "Trees"!
@Full Range do you know how those remasters differ from my original vinyl versions?
The whole album is great and left you wanting more
Only have the 4 Rush remaster CDs that I purchased ( pre loved ) so I can’t compare to other releases
Still to spin 2112 & Moving Pictures
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Now some female tones
A standout album when released in 1988 and still sounds fresh
Artist - Tracy Chapman
Title - Self Titled
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This album is a recent purchase ( heads up to @Tigerman )
A fantastic album, just love the Jazz I am hearing on this LP and it’s the first time I have actually played or listened to this album title
Originally released in 1965 but this album is a Limited release and mastered by Columbia 1995 and released on Impulse Records
Artist - John Coltrane
Title - A Love Supreme
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Next on the play list and posting as I listen
Mike @dirtmudd wanted me to get this title
Track 4 - La Villa Strangiato, has similarities to a track from Brian Eno or 801 Live ( just can’t put my finger on the track name now )
A CD from the Rush Remasters
Rush
Hemispheres
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Recent purchase of a few Rush titles on CD
I will play them all as time permits
First up
Rush
A Farewell To Kings
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Sorry I was going to enquire
But mistook this advert for the Puffin
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This record is from a recent purchase of some great titles of Jazz & will be spinning those titles periodically
This is a favourite of many
Artist - Dave Brubeck Quartet
Title - Time out
ID —- DOL705
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23 hours ago, billybob said:
Was looking at an estimate of how many in a stack
For every 12” inches you will find appropriately 60 records
Mostly single LP in single covers with a smattering of gatefold covers and double LP gatefold
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7 hours ago, billybob said:
BTW, drank some Yellowtail Merlot recently from eastern Aussie province. It was alrighty...lol...
We make fine wines
Even the French are jealous
Some local wines costing less than $10 have won gold medals on blind tasting tests
Re record stack
Sort out the gems from the chaff
Sell the gems at a premium and the rest to a record merchant
Alternatively
You can find a local record fair and pay for a stall to sell the records
Or A weekend market
And if keen on strangers - you can go a yard sale
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42 minutes ago, billybob said:
I say, anyone up for a guesstimate on a 4 foot stack of lp's? Got them out and cleaned outside for a mundane affair which should pay off as in now...Saw Joe wanting a likewise about CD's so...
Not a serious thing but...
You need to assess the condition of
1) Vinyl disc
2) Cover
Then how rare and or popular the records are
Best to catalogue on Discogs and they will give you an overall value on 3 quality / condition levels
And you can also see what is selling and if someone is wanting a title
If it’s bulk
Then most folks will pay $2.00 each to $10each depending what’s there
Classical bulk will fetch 0.50 cents if lucky
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Now I have settled down to enjoy a classic album that just about everyone on earth knows
Artist - Eagles
Title - Hotel California
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Back to Jazz
An early Miles Davis
Artist - Miles Davis
Title - Porgy and Bess
This album is from 1963
A 360 Sound release
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A pretty lady with a silky voice just for a change
Stop drooling @Dave1290
Artist - Norah Jones
Title - Come Away With Me
On Blue Note label
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6 minutes ago, JJkizak said:
It's probably the addition of green rocks on the tone arm.
JJK
That is actually some blue tac
Dont think it’s made any difference
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4 hours ago, audiojerry said:
My upgrade/mod journey will be a slow process, but I had to replace the caps, and $99 for a complete crossover seemed like a modest investment.
Let me just say that just some of the larger capacitors used on my crossovers cost more than $99 AU each
So $99 US for a whole crossover pair is great
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It’s Sunday today and I put on a recent purchase of Nimbus Records- Supercut of Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue
I have another 2 LPs of this wonderful record release
Must say that this record sounds amazing on my system
So I’m going to have a second listen after making this post
Artist - Miles Davis
Title Kind Of Blue
Nimbus Records - Supercut
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I don’t like Nespresso
But the latest commercial with George Clooney as a knight steps out into Salisbury
And Peter Gabriel’s song was used
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Not a serious thing but...
Thorens TD 147 Plinth Build
in Technical/Restorations
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@dirtmudd
Thanks - I will need to have a look at the name of the tint and reply in the morning