Audio stuff that is impossible to install right (or stay installed right)

Doing the full monty upgrades and mods to the Lenco 78 and having the Lenco keep consistently correct speed. It only took me 5-6 years to finally get it right, but now, it is as good as any of the systems in sound I’ve heard at Axpona--the speed is now ABSOLUTELY PERFECT and stays that way. Plus, it now has the torque to pull my 8 lb. copper platter in addition to the Lenco’s original platter. With all the upgrades and mods I’ve done, it is jumpin’ dynamic, dead quiet, with stunning clarity and NO listener fatigue. I now have the Maplenoll Ariadne killer, which I used to have for 8 years. The Lenco is the equal of beauty to the sound and is much better than the MA in all other ways. It is heavy though at about 120 lbs. I have to give a shout out to the Pete Riggle Woody arm and Benz Micro Ruby 3, along with the Audio Horizons TP 8.13 phono pre--optimized for one cartridge, mine! It’s a wonderful and Iive sounding combo. And it looks good too.

Bob

P.S. Much PITA over the years to get to so much listening pleasure. Now, I will say it was all worth it. For awhile there, not so much...

I build a “sound proof” room with double walls. On the inner wall I used 0.75” MDF, then special cock, then drywall. I also build MDF boxes around the air conditioner vents that ran through the ceiling. Packed the space between the walls with mineral wool. 

It took forever and was super hard to work with. Hard to even screw through. 

Yes getting my Maggie's set up after I have had to move them. They are so sensitive to placement. 

Bose wave radio with CD. No buttons on it and remote is beyond poor. Just being able to turn it on is a major achievement. Forget about changing sources or volume.

I know, it is not "high-end" stuff, but audio it is.

As for Salamander rack, I echo erik_squires. It works, but turning, and turning, and turning...

Trying to get one sub to sound good. Turns out, because it can't be done. He learns after only 30 years trying. Four on the other hand, easy.