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by 240zracer on Ever Evolving
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I have had most of my equipment for several years. Bought the Mesa new. Just bought the Scoutmaster from a great seller on Audiogon. I know my pieces don't match up so good, but the sound is pretty magical......sometimes. One thing is for sure. I will build another speaker. It is the most frustrating thing I know of, and the most rewarding thing. The real trick seems to be getting everything to sound reasonably good on "all" recordings, and then really good on the music I really appreciate. I have an idea for a speaker that will produce better, tighter bass, but this black speaker with Scanspeak Revelator Tweeter, Scanspeak carbon fiber midrange, and Eton woofer, is the best I have done, in 15 years of trying. (This look with crossovers all over the floor is normal....and yes....my friends do laugh at me.)
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    • Wadia 850
    First item I ever bought on Audiogon.
    • VPI Scoutmaster
    The new additon. Clearaudio Wood cartridge, Gingko Iso Base.
    • Levinson No 38
    Old reliable Levinson 38. Got to get a tube preamp someday.
    • Mesa Baron
    Just finished installing 8 V-Cap TFTF's and a new tube set.
    • Eton and Scan Speak My Best Design So Far
    Been building speakers for 15 years. This is the typical look with the crossovers all over the place. It's amazing I haven't blown up an amp yet.
    • 66 Pontiac GTO 4-Speed, Tri-Power
    The other hobby. Burning rubber always clears my mind. Price includes power windows.

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240,
Great attitude- listen wherever it is best! As a speaker builder/designer, I'm sure you have great ears.

Cartridge adjustment is something that must be addressed. I'm on my 5th Lenco DIY and each time I must adjust the cart. Fun when it is "there."
The Golden Tiger is equipped with an RB300/ Denon 103R. This combination has fantastic synergy which always hits the spot- tonal balance, soundstage, articulate bass, bloom...
On friday night I gave the second Lenco in my system to a dear friend as a birthday gift. (I'm sniffling as I type.) Many comments among the party goers were "which CD is this, what'd you do to the stereo, I'm going to listen to more vinyl, I think I'll only listen to vinyl, didn't know it sounded so good".
My buddy was very happy.
The thread, Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II, is relatively new on the 'gon with lots of good information about the Lenco. It is referred to as the baby thread because for some strange reason, accident, or??? the original thread was deleted from Adgon database. It was the longest running thread in 'gon history! One day us Lenco maniacs turned on our computers and puff- it was gone! Conspiracy theories, anyone?
Anyway, it is still a very good place to get and ask for information with regards to this fine machine.
Be careful, though, you just might get bit.

Hummm, I bet those speakers would go great with a Lenco???

oregon

240,
Congrats on your fine results with the speakers and the room.
This is your basement? From your post that's my understanding, but the window has me confused.
Again, was the no drywall intentional, or a nice surprise? Does it stay clean or attract dust, etc?

I listen to vinyl 80% of the time. I love the way it sounds on my Lenco (check out my system).

Your room blows me away- it's simple and probably THE answer.

oregon

240,
A unique room it is!
Serious question-Is it your intention to NOT use drywall? It never occurred to me, but the insulation might be a great way to control room sound wave artifacts. Most of us purchase rugs, drapes, aftermarket absorbers, psychotherapy to get the right sound, but by leaving out the drywall, this may be something to consider.
Again, was this intentional/planned? Also, is it easy to keep clean, do you recommend it?

oregon

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