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Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II

“For those who want the moon but can't afford it or those who can afford it but like to have fun and work with their hands, I'm willing to give out a recipe for a true high-end 'table which is easy to do, and fun to make as sky's the limit on design/creativity! The cost of materials, including 'table, is roughly $200 (depending, more or less), and add to that a Rega tonearm. The results are astonishing. I'll even tell/show you how to make chipboard look like marble and fool and impress all your friends. If there's interest I'll get on with this project, if not, I'll just continue making them in my basement. The next one I make will have a Corian top and have a zebra stripe pattern! Fun! Any takers?”

The Lead in “Da Thread” as posted by Johnnantais - 2-01-04

Let the saga continue. Sail on, oh ships of Lenco!
mario_b
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ml6707
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Hi all, I am using a stock Lenco L75 with a Rega RB300 tonearm and a Denon DL-103 cartridge thru a Denon AU300 step up transformer. I am blown away by this setup, especially the Denon cartridge with its conical stylus. I have ordered the TJN mod from Jean and I am waiting to get it. Question for anyone, is it that difficult to install?

Also, I am curious about the bearing upgrade that Jean sells for $190, what kinds of sonic improvements could I expect from that?

thanks! Michael
dopogue
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Re installing Jean's TJN mod kit, I did it by myself in a few hours, and I'm almost 82. A little tricky in spots, but I don't see why you would have any trouble. Good luck, Dave
gilles130
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Also, I am curious about the bearing upgrade that Jean sells for $190, what kinds of sonic improvements could I expect from that?

Hello from France, Michael, i wait for my TJN from J Nantais but have heard nothing about the bearing upgrade.Where have you seen this as i am interested in an upgrade for bearing?
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ml6707
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Hi, I asked Jean about the bearing upgrade and he quoted me at $190.
dyna10x
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Well another belt drive bites the dust, a victim of the mighty lenco idler drive. My sister & brother inlaw decided to get a lenco when they heard my lightly modded original plinth rb300 gl75 up against their lp12 which we had all held in high regard for many years. My lenco bested it by a large margin. Anyway they just received a fine example of a stock gl75 with lenco g800e cartridge. It has a very very quiet motor (better than mine). Just tested it against the lp12 and once again no contest. The linn will be sold to someone who doesn't know any better for a handsome profit compared to the cost of the lenco and the happy new owners will get more enjoyment from their vinyl. Once again Jean thanks for all your efforts in letting the world know about the incredible lenco. It's almost too good to be true but fortunately it is.
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