I have a lovely Lenco A-50 integrated amplifier for sale, for just $395. UPDATE – SOLD! Lenco was a Swiss audio company, highly rated back in the day. The A-50 is an integrated amplifier, so you can just plug in your sources and play them directly through speakers. The pre and power sections are separately […]
Lovely Primare R32 Phono Preamplifier for Sale This R32 comes complete, with box, original packaging, power cord and manual and has seen only very light use. UPDATE – Sold!! Lots has been written about this excellent phono preamplifier and I have comprehensively reviewed it here. The R32 is an all-discrete, high-precision dual-mono MM/MC phono preamplifier.
By popular demand, I’ve decided to write some articles about servicing direct-drive turntable motors. Having recently overhauled a Denon DP-1200, this seemed like a great motor to start with. The Denon DP-1200 is a direct-drive classic, loved by thousands around the globe. Consider this a workhorse deck, solid, well-made, reliable, with great sound. This is
As a follow-up to my article on servicing the Kenwood KD-500/550 motor, I bring you an article detailing the comprehensive service of this gorgeous Kenwood KD-500 / SME 3009 combination. The KD-500 is a heavy hitter from the late 70’s, still punching above its weight 40 years on. The Kenwood KD-500 and KD-550 direct-drive turntables
I’m sure every regular visitor to my site knows just how much I love the old Kenwood KD synthetic composite turntables, especially the KD-600/650 series. But the classic Kenwood KD-500/550 is far more common and so I’ve written an article about servicing their direct-drive motors, for anyone who can’t get their deck into me for
I’ve just finished servicing yet another interesting and unusual direct drive deck – a JVC JL-F45 – what a cool machine! I was surprised by the weight and overall build quality of this lovely direct-drive turntable. The JVC JL-F45 is a fully automatic direct-drive deck. For those who don’t know, fully automatic means that the tonearm
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I’ve just serviced a Sonab 85S belt-drive turntable. The Sonab 85S is an unusual belt-drive deck and very solidly built. This one should give many years more good service, after a major service. The Sonab 85S is a high-quality 2-speed, belt-drive turntable with an integral tonearm. It came with a moving-magnet cartridge back in the
