Tim's Livingroom/Theater

[timoteo]

Thanks for the gameroom compliment, yeah we have great times in both rooms.

Yes i used the RX-A2000 for a few months before buying the XPA-5. My previous avr was a Denon889 (same as 2309) but it didnt have pre-outs. So after selling it i got the A2000 with plans of adding the XPA-5. In the meantime the Yammie sounded fantastic & never batted an eye. The reason i wanted more power was because my speakers dip way down in impedence at certain frequencies & they tend to prefer a good amount of juice. The XPA-5 made a nice subtle improvement. I knew it wouldnt be dramatic. The B&Ws just play with ease & the bass in them tightened up & has more kick to it. I highly recommend both the Yammy & Emo. Many would do fine with just the Yammy depending on the speakers.

I am currently running the stock arm on the Lenco. Actually i have it in the shop right now. Im having the original RCA/Ground/Power cable replaced. Im having the permenant RCA cables replaced with female RCA plugs so i can run whatever RCA cables i like & at what length i need. Having a new headshell installed, new cartidge & stylus too.

Hey, again, im stoked that the mic worked for you!! Your welcome!!!

 

[timoteo]

Well my last post mentioned my Lenco turntable being in the shop. Well that turned into a nightmare. I won't get into the details but I had to collect my table & get it out of there before the guy broke it anymore! So that launched me into researching & attempting my own turntable rebuild.

As far as my home theater system, I have included some updated photos with my HSU subs. In a couple pics you can see just how large the cardboard box the VTf-15H comes in. It was even snug in my work van. I have the VTF-15H up front & MBM-12 in the rear corner behind the couch.

Pictures by diebert_t - Photobucket

 

[MachineJon]

Very nice. Im a big fan of the aventage avrs.

 

[mjcmt]

Well my last post mentioned my Lenco turntable being in the shop. Well that turned into a nightmare. I won't get into the details but I had to collect my table & get it out of there before the guy broke it anymore! So that launched me into researching & attempting my own turntable rebuild.

That is too bad. What did they do to it? Well one thing, there is a lot of info on the web on your Lenco and it is a simple unit. You should be able to rebuild, re-lube, and make a new plinth for it. You will love the DIY project when it is finished. Looking forward to seeing you finished TT.

 

[timoteo]

Oh maybe you haven't checked out the link yet MJCMT. But your right, Lenco TTs are very sought after & once I found LencoHeaven it was ON!!

I built a be plinth from scratch, rewired, regreased, reoiled & did every single mod that I could on my L75. It was a solid month long project, working on it every single day. I even built a containment area in my spare room. I hung plastic from the ceiling to make a room within a room. This was just for the epoxy glaze clear coat, you cant have ANY dust land on it. I learned a big lesson going to that fool of a repair guy. In the end I much happier that I rebuilt the table myself!! It turned out just as I had hoped

 

[Grador]

It turned out just as I had hoped

...admit it, it turned out better than you hoped.

Seriously that thing is beautiful, great job!

 

[mjcmt]

Oh maybe you haven't checked out the link yet MJCMT. But your right, Lenco TTs are very sought after & once I found LencoHeaven it was ON!!

I built a be plinth from scratch, rewired, regreased, reoiled & did every single mod that I could on my L75. It was a solid month long project, working on it every single day. I even built a containment area in my spare room. I hung plastic from the ceiling to make a room within a room. This was just for the epoxy glaze clear coat, you cant have ANY dust land on it. I learned a big lesson going to that fool of a repair guy. In the end I much happier that I rebuilt the table myself!! It turned out just as I had hoped

I missed the link. I thought it was about your sub and didn't realize you rebuilt it already. Looks as good as any new plinth and lube I've seen on line. You do very nice work. I'll bet you have improved PRaT and clarity than before. Does the arm handle the Ortofon cartridge well?

 

[timoteo]

Thank you MJCMT! All the work I put into the table made such a dramatic improvement on its original sound. Though it wasn't in tiptop shape before the build so that's all I had to go off. To be honest though, since I'm new to the wonderful world of vinyl, I don't know what you mean by if the arm handles the cart well? Sorry but could you explain a little?

 

[mjcmt]

Thank you MJCMT! All the work I put into the table made such a dramatic improvement on its original sound. Though it wasn't in tiptop shape before the build so that's all I had to go off. To be honest though, since I'm new to the wonderful world of vinyl, I don't know what you mean by if the arm handles the cart well? Sorry but could you explain a little?

I'm not knowledgeable enough to directly answer the question. From your photo it looks like you are using an Ortofon 2M Red cartridge so I was curious if it is a high compliance cartridge and the stylus suspension can handle the mass of the vintage Lenco tonearm. I may overly concerned and all may be OK, but the question asked on the 'Vinyl Engine' or 'Lenco Heaven' website would give you the answer. My 2¢
Turntable Forum • Index page
http://www.lencoheaven.net/

 

[timoteo]

Well yes it is a 2M Red. Not sure if technically the cart/arm pair well but I can say it sounds wonderful to my ears Now I want to research all that you've mentioned. I'm still in the learning stages of everything vinyl so I look forward to looking into this!!

 

[timoteo]

I just figured out how to post pics directly to the thread haha. So here are a couple of pics that ive taken recently for you guys to enjoy...or hate Of course there are more on my photobucket acct. The link to those albums is a couple posts back. Now for some instant gratification!!

New photos of my Home Theater:

HSU VTF-15H...love this thing!!!

HSU MBM-12 MKII...packs a punch!! (little amp is no longer on top but under couch)

My Lenco L75 I just rebuilt:

 

[afterlife2]

Hot setup! What is under that Sub? Turntable oh my.

 

[timoteo]

Thanks Afterlife!
In the photos I have the MBM-12 setting on top of a DIY "SubDude" aka isolation platform. I have since built one for the VTF-15H as well. I used the exact same materials that Auralex & other brands use (mdf & high density foam) Had I bought the 2 sizes I needed it would have cost me over $160. But building them myself cost <$80 total. Not to mention I made them custom sized for each sub.

FYI: the pic shows the VTF-15H with 1 port plugged (MaxExtension) but I now run it with both ports open (MaxOutput).

 

[afterlife2]

Great job on those. I might need to get one of those for my sub. Any closeup of them? Are the pillows hiding wires?

 

[mjcmt]

You know me, I love seeing awesome turntables, and this photo really shows an exquisite plinth build. I'd love to see more photos of this beauty. I'm really jealous and would love to find a Lenco L75 or Garrard 301 at an affordable price. I keep hopin' to find one on CL or GW and have been keeping an eye out for a long time. I'm really handy with woodworking and projects so I would love a project like yours.

 

[timoteo]

Afterlife:
I recommend getting an isolation platform under any sub you have. Either buy one or make one, it's worth it! The pillows are more for decor but I think the ones on the right are hiding an outlet with a couple plugs. Haha good catch!!

MJCMT:
Finding a Lenco or Garrard would be awesome. So many great directions you can take a build with those. I had a blast building mine...now I need to name her...any ideas?

 

[afterlife2]

I might buy one. I'm sure it will boost the performance. I was thinking of using some white foams that I have from some speakers I bought. Maybe I can spray it black and use a car rug to put on top? Call your table Lana Turner!

 

[timoteo]

The white foam that comes packed with equipment is nowhere near the type of foam needed unfortunately. I have seen a college guy or two use those but it's not going to do much, if anything. The type of foam needed is similar to couch cushion foam. I have used medium density foam, from a fabric store, for some platforms I made for some previous subs. It definately worked but was too soft so the sub leaned to the side because of the weight of the driver. A local foam shop should carry the charcoal grey, dense foam, needed.

Just cut a piece of 1/2" MDF to the size needed (add 1"-2" to the length/width of sub for stability), wrap in felt & use spray adhesive to mount the foam to the bottom. The foam shop can cut the foam with the proper cutter. It's hard to make clean cuts without at least an electric carving knife.

Honestly I wouldn't bother with the white foam idea. Just a friendly tip!

 

[afterlife2]

Too late lol: http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/diy-corner-tips-techniques/79700-afterlife2s-dyi-homemade-bass-placement-table.html

 

[96cobra10101]

Does your Yamaha get hot being directly on top of your XPA? I had my Denon and XPA setup the same way when I first hooked them up and it felt like you could cook and egg between them.