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Most popular TT upgrades: skeptical but curious...

1. DeepGroove subplatter.
2. Subplatter ball.
3. Acrylic platter.
4. Michell Techno Weight
5. Plinth legs/pucks/cones etc.
6. Various record clamps and weights.
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1. To remedy speed instability, otherwise useless?
2. Unless original is worn-defective, why bother?
3. Curious to hear if it makes sound better?
4. Baffled. How swapping metal bolts at the end of the arm affects the sound? What are the physics behind it?
5. May be helping to level the table, otherwise useless?
6. Clamps. They seem to do exact opposite of what TT mat suppose to do. Why clamps?

I am not trying to start an argument for the sake of argument. I am interested in improving my Rega P3 as much as other guy. I am just one of those people who needs to know the method behind the madness before plunging.:)
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amondrool
29 posts
 
"changed the sound?" well, i guess u could put it that way. i like to think the heed orbit/vh flavor 4 combo enabled the rega to realize its potential. prior to the power cord switch, the sound was alright but a bit "thin." now rhe sound has more weight and body. for instance, i can feel the kick drum hit my chest.
over at vinyl asylum, another guy had pretty much the same experience when he swapped out the stock cord on his heed orbit with an XLO power cord. so, it probably says that the heed's weak point is the power cord.
anywhoo, i just luv the synergy of the combination i'm using now.
frank_sm
113 posts
 
Oregon says:"All you have to do is buy a Lenco, take it apart, clean it, oil, a dab of grease, adjust the spindle shaft, and, don't forget to place the table in a ply layered plinth. "

That's all? How long does it take you to build a ply layered plinth? You make it sound like it's a walk in the park, L.O.L.
oregon
830 posts
 
Frank sm (small thinker?)
Yes. That's all.
Less than a days "work".
A master woodworker builds my plinths.
Once a table is complete, it will serve a lifetime playing incredible, dynamic music from the darkest lows to sparkling highs.
I have been through it a dozen times.
The walk through the park is glorious.
I doubt you'll ever know.
rccc
216 posts
 
Oregon, your condescending response to Frank is in appropriate. For starters this thread is about upgrades not your favorite turntable and by now most forum readers know how you feel about your lenco. I think there may be a lenco church starting up on another forum and they may be looking for a minister you should apply.
analogphil
44 posts
 
Hhmmmm, upgrade to a P3 you say. FWIW I have no personal experience with the deck however I've been reading about TT upgrades for a few years and this is my take. There is quite alot written on the subject both here and on other forums. There have been a plethora of ezine articles on the subject also.

The arm itself benefits from a rewire, Incognito, Cardass, take your pick. The end stub & weight replacement is also very popular and have proven sonic benefits. The P3 has been reported to have speed stability problems, generally on the faster side.

Sub-platter and platter replacement is also popular however the information I have read goes both ways, seems to be very system dependent on what the TT is sitting on. Same comment regarding replacing/upgrading the feet.

Keep researching the subject and don't restrict yourself to one source.
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