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by Thermionic Idler
Sat Jul 01, 2017 1:38 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Introduce Yourselves
Replies: 1200
Views: 589480

Re: Introduce Yourselves

Why I do believe it's Cressy Junior!
by Thermionic Idler
Sat Jul 01, 2017 10:56 am
Forum: DIY
Topic: Larger Semi-Omni Development
Replies: 93
Views: 28057

Re: Larger Semi-Omni Development

Yes, I really must get on with the radiogram project. i've got the maroon rexine cloth and the fawn coloured basketweave grille cloth from retrospecialist's web site. All I need to do is stop dithering and build the damn thing :lol: Focus man...focus! :lol: :lol: At least you do build things - how ...
by Thermionic Idler
Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:26 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Larger Semi-Omni Development
Replies: 93
Views: 28057

Re: Larger Semi-Omni Development

SteveTheShadow wrote: Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:41 pm I also have a retro radiogram project I have had on the back burner for a few months now. That needs moving on too.
Plenty to keep me occupied. :)
I wondered what had happened to that. We want to do something similar to incorporate the Lenco into, for 78's and mono LP's.
by Thermionic Idler
Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Larger Semi-Omni Development
Replies: 93
Views: 28057

Re: Larger Semi-Omni Development

Tell us about that TT it looks nice. (new thread, maybe in intro). All done. Summarised the rest of the system too. Thanks wilcrackpot! I don't have the Omnimets, probably didn't make that clear sorry. Mine are the original Metronome design with forward facing drivers. I heard them originally at th...
by Thermionic Idler
Fri Jun 30, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: Admin-Intro-Chitchat
Topic: Introduce Yourselves
Replies: 1200
Views: 589480

Re: Introduce Yourselves

Hi all, A quick post to introduce myself - I'm Dave, also known as Thermionic Idler on the Audio Talk forum. Doc asked me to talk a little bit about my turntable - I'll try not to get too verbose about it! This particular Garrard 301 is not exactly museum-original. The chassis is newly manufactured ...
by Thermionic Idler
Fri Jun 30, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: DIY
Topic: Larger Semi-Omni Development
Replies: 93
Views: 28057

Re: Larger Semi-Omni Development

Well Doc, After the latest snide little remark on another thread, clearly aimed at me, I've walked away from AT. I bear Nick, Scott, Simon, Steve S, Ed, Paul, Chris, Phil, and all the other good friends I've made over the years, no malice, and hope to stay in touch with them privately but I don't s...