Lenco L-75 modified takes pole position

[kuruvilajacob]

In the iphono I am unsure of the ideal settings for Denon DL 103R. If anyone familiar with iphono can guide me, i would much appreciate

 

[malvai]

is the iphono available in India? how much does it cost?

 

[kuruvilajacob]

I don't know if is available in India. My friend bought it from Hong Honk.

 

[G401fan]

In the iphono I am unsure of the ideal settings for Denon DL 103R. If anyone familiar with iphono can guide me, i would much appreciate

Keep the gain setting at +6db, and the load impedance at 100ohms. You could experiment with other load settings if you wish.

 

[Norton]

Nice one Jacob, happy to hear that it's a giant killer

 

[kuruvilajacob]

Nice one Jacob, happy to hear that it's a giant killer

Yes. It is a giant killer. All those who came to listen to it have agreed that it's a class by itself. I am trying a new idler wheel made by a guy locally and trying outt my Goldring 1012 cart on it today. Though no match for the Denon DL 103, the Goldring is still a good cart. I will be trying a Shure V 15 also soon.

 

[greenhorn]

I will be trying a Shure V 15 also soon.

Which version sir?

 

[kuruvilajacob]

Which version sir?

It is Type 3. I have really not got to listening to it properly. I hope it suits the arm

 

[reubensm]

Can't wait to hear this deck.

 

[kuruvilajacob]

In my new modified Lenco, the weakest link was the idler wheel. It was slightly worn out and it was quite clear and I had replaced it with one from from another L 75 and I could see there was a remarkable change. So I decided to go indigenous and consulted a very talented guy who had earlier made a idler wheel for one of my very rare vintage Philips TT. Somehow, this guy who normally takes ages to make something like this called me within a week and delivered the idler wheel. After replacing it with the newly made idler wheel, I was amazed to notice that it was as silent as the normal good idler wheel of a original L 75. He has used a acrylic material with a oil filled bearing . It is very very smooth and he had made a groove in the center and fixed a natural rubber surround well shaped to fit snug into the groove. Unlike the original one, this is soft and I believe will further reduce rumble. Hats off to such talented guys and I always like to encourage such guys . Now for some pictures of the new idler wheel.

 

[reubensm]

simply amazing!! what lovely workmanship. I have to hear this turntable.

was so busy today, could not pick up your calls Mr. Kuruvila, just got back home and don't want to disturb you at 1am in the morning. Shall call you later today. Regards.

 

[Sunderpalanivel]

Great job !!