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Post by TIU on Feb 16, 2016 23:37:49 GMT
Awroit, I'm Gary from Brum. Google brought me here when looking up Sony SS-176E floorstanders. I just sold a pair of Amphion Argon 3 and was looking for a stopgap. I prefer analogue to digital and still play tape cassettes and pay silly money for new blank ones. I have a large vinyl collection which is played on a heavily modded Lenco GL69 with a 12" arm.
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Post by ChrisB on Feb 16, 2016 23:56:49 GMT
Hi Gary!!
Welcome to our little corner of the internet.
It's great that you found us.
I'm really interested in your Lenco, it's a model that most who are interested in the brand would barely look twice at, though it shares much with the ones they go doo-lally over. I'd love to know what you've done to yours. I have a G99 with a Zeta and Koetsu Black that I'm very happy with.
Lots to see here so dig in.
Welcome once again.
Cheers
Chris
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Post by Pinch on Feb 17, 2016 0:02:39 GMT
Nice to see another tapehead here - welcome to the forums  |
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Post by John on Feb 17, 2016 5:09:17 GMT
Welcome to TAS I would love to learn more with what you done to the Lenco
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Post by MartinT on Feb 17, 2016 6:08:06 GMT
Hello Gary and welcome to TAS! Where do you guys go for new tapes? |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 17, 2016 8:31:39 GMT
Hi Gary
Welcome to TAS
I lived in Northfield and Kings Norton for a while....
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Post by TIU on Feb 17, 2016 10:31:08 GMT
Hi Gary Welcome to TAS I lived in Northfield and Kings Norton for a while.... What, both at the same time?  I didn't mod my Lenco, it was made by a good mate up in Blackburn. The plinth is made from high quality packing boxes and the arm is an adapted Jelco 750. The first mod had a different plinth and regular (not Lenco) arm and the top plate wasn't rotated. It was very good but my mate wanted to try a 12" arm and it mounted off the top plate. The result is excellent - it's a keeper for sure. Currently the cart is an AT 33PTG, which goes through a Graham Slee Fanfare MC stage. |
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Post by Sovereign on Feb 17, 2016 10:34:44 GMT
Welcome mate
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 17, 2016 13:24:03 GMT
Hi Gary Welcome to TAS I lived in Northfield and Kings Norton for a while.... What, both at the same time? There was one night after a large amount of alcohol I was ! |
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Post by ChrisB on Feb 18, 2016 7:59:46 GMT
Happy Birthday for today Gary!
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Post by TIU on Feb 18, 2016 8:55:54 GMT
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Post by Chris on Feb 18, 2016 20:05:12 GMT
Glad you found the forum. Handy resource and a friendly place.
Couple of brummies out ont rig with me. Good lads.
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Post by TIU on Feb 18, 2016 20:32:54 GMT
Hello Gary and welcome to TAS! Where do you guys go for new tapes? Sorry, I forgot to answer this. The last batch of a few tapes from a few different sellers was on ebay. I don't pay ridiculous prices but look for the best deals for, usually, TDK SA90. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 18, 2016 21:19:01 GMT
I see (saw) these being given away
Freecycle could be your friend
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Post by MartinT on Feb 18, 2016 22:06:38 GMT
I used to use that a lot, but finally settled on That's metal (which I think was Teac) as good all-round tape. |
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Post by Mr Whippy on Feb 18, 2016 22:27:31 GMT
I liked That's metal and ferric tapes.
When cassette was on it's last legs Richer Sounds was selling the metals for £1. I think you were limited to 10 or something.
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Post by davidf on Feb 17, 2017 8:52:17 GMT
Been listening to Amphion Argon 3S speakers for the last couple of days |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 17, 2017 9:13:33 GMT
Not sure what happened to Gary TIUAre you there? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2017 14:53:07 GMT
Welcome Gary. I sure you'll enjoy your time here.
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Post by jandl100 on Feb 17, 2017 17:39:56 GMT
Welcome Gary. I sure you'll enjoy your time here. Possibly not - as Gary's last post on this thread was 1 year ago tomorrow! |
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