The second piece was 3mm thick, and I just cut an orthodox disc to the size of the original slipmat, with a 7mm hole in the centre. If you do need to change the pitch slider, use that strobe again to gauge how much you need to move the slider. It was securely packed and the enclosed manual, even in my mothers' language Dutch, was very helpful. You can evaluate results recording music with loudspeakers on and then compare recording done loudspeakers off. If you get upgrades from your internet provider, which include new modems, the old modem may be worthless by this time, but its power supply is often far better than the ones supplied with other items.

I like the plastic DDs like your Lenco too, I have played with similar decks and they can sound really good, but the super OEMs are in a different league IMO. I then moved to the jazz vocal of Gogi Grant and the track By Myself, from the 1960 LP, Granted It’s Gogi on Living Stereo. Only downside for me is that it will be difficult, and probably irreversible, to change the tonearm as it's base is moulded into the plinth. The compact and robust design is highly portable, easily withstanding the rigours of day-to-day live use.Until recently, the more expensive Audio-Technica LP120 deck had a built-in phono lead hanging out the back.

Strangely enough, it’s so thin and flexible that when you put an LP on it, the weight of the record holds it flat! This accuracy also infused the electric guitar with a sense of extra speed, as the transient performance improved immeasurably.You can access, rectify and delete your data, as well as exercise other rights by consulting the additional and detailed information on data protection in our Privacy Policy. Apart from the stereo image being rock solid and central, the bass was noticeably heavier than normal with a heft and weight that added significant presence to the entire track. But the thought stuck in my head and when I got home I did a bit of web surfing and found this review by Paul Rigby, ( http://theaudiophileman. Favoured by DJs, the L-3808 has direct drive for fast start-up at cue, vari-speed controls for beat-matching, and the ability to scratch by hand without causing damage.

An included moving magnet phono stage (which appears to be similar to that featured in the Dual MTR-75) is fitted within the chassis to save costs and to enable you to connect the deck to an amplifier’s line input or powered speakers. For the most part, Elliptical Styli are better than Conical type (round), such as the supplied Audio-Technica AT3600. Flat surfaces can be covered cheaply thin rubber like car sound damping sheets ( which have light adhessive on one side ). Pumping bass from your dance records, articulate highs from a classical recording, and all-round vibrancy from your old school rock records. The base is quite interesting as it appears that it must be a generic one used on other OEM decks - there are 5 holes marked for speed adjustment but none is available on the L-3808.The S-shaped arm looks and feels flimsy and small but it is secured well with an arm lock to prevent accidents. The USB port, a removable plastic cover, mechanical tonearm filter; it all adds up to a great avoidable turntable that gives you professional results.