Bogen B60/Lenco L70 idler turntable with a viscous damped tonearm playing Stan Getz
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
November 2008 Hi-Fi Show
Upon instructions from our boss, my first audio gig in Manila
was to exhibit projects seen but never heard by the local audience. In particular - mono playback and Lenco idler drive turntables.
My wing man setup2 and BenC, a local DIY enthusiast added a twist on open baffle material...
...Philippine Tanguile wood planks, readily available for wood flooring, affordable, more rigid than plywood and even better acoustical properties.
Lenco L75 + Ortofon AS212, Garrard 301 and Thorens TD124II + FR64fx,
JELdx preamp and SE300Bdx (driving 755C/OB)
...flanked at the back by the Philippine debut of a viscous damped Velvet Touch tonearm with cartridge slides loaded with a GE RPX and Denon DL102 for mono LPs.
Philippine premiere of Bogen/Lenco L70 doing alternate duty as mono front end
JEL mono preamp driving JEL SE2A3dx mono amp
Stereo speakers: setup2's Altec 755C/OB augmented by EV T35 tweeters
Mono speaker at center (not a subwoofer;) - Altec 605B/OB
Wood finishing of OBs, courtesy of our friend Joey of Harana Audio (see below)
The SETUP gang
...and thanks for helping me unload and unpack...
...he he he
Pics from our Harana Audio friends
Thanks to Wiredstate.com members for your pictures!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Listening Room - A Music Lover's Hi-Fi
A gentle reminder to audio hobbyists the term audiophile seems to have evolved to describe enthusiasts who listen to sound as opposed to enjoying music! Thus, if we do not keep a healthy perspective, we may end up as audio burn outs.
My last project before settling in the hideout was to set up a music system for my brother who is gifted with keen ears, plays cello, piano and above all, loves music!
Happy listening bro!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Leica II + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45mm, f2.8
I rekindled my interest in photography in ye olde JE Labs at the beginning of 2005. Second wave of GAS fueled acquisition of Ukranian Feds and Russian Zorkis. Curious as to what made them tick, led to Barnack clones and the venerable Leica II. I just love how this camera handles...
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| Leica II ca. 1932 + Chiyoko Super Rokkor f2.8, 45mm lens |
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| Leica II + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45/2.8 Ilford Delta Pro 100/Diafine |
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| Leica II + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45/2.8 PX125/Diafine |
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| Leica II + Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45/2.8 Neopan 400/Diafine |
More Leica II pics using other LTM lenses + Leica II restoration + beam splitter mirror replacement info.
The Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45/2.8 lens came from this ca. '48 Minolta 35 sporting the non-standard 24 x 32 frame, which is missing too many parts. 😞
More Chiyoko Super Rokkor 45/2.8 pics
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Who Can Tell?
A transcription by Arnold Steinhardt of a Fritz Kreisler song from his operetta Apple Blossoms
