Some pics of J7's arms/mods on our modded Decks [Archive]

John P

5th March 2009, 22:29

Having done many upgrades for various clients, I can't recommend Johnnie's work highly enough

Here's some.........

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/SL1200ANDLEEMA038.jpg

SL1210 ROKSAN NIMA AND J7's Cardas SME fit cables

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/LINN012.jpg

LINN LP12/CIRKUS/FULL J7 REWIRED SME 3009 WITH SME FIT CARDAS CABLES

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/SL1200ANDLEEMA014.jpg

SL1200 WITH FULL RB250 REWORK BY J7 INC CARDAS PHONOLEAD

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/EBAY138.jpg

SL1200 WITH RB300 WITH FULL REWIRE AND CARDAS PHONO CABLE

I have loads more photo's which in time will add.

atb

John

5th March 2009, 23:04

hi john

and welcome to the forum .....

brill pics m8

let the guys know where you are and what you do incase they need help down south

best wishes
j7

The Professor

6th March 2009, 10:14

Hi John

Welcome

Nice mods.

John P

8th March 2009, 22:30

Just finished this one for a customer......

LP12/Roksan Nima rebuild with AO Cardas

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/LP12ANDSME055.jpg

I work for a division of Guildford Audio www.guildfordaudio.co.uk and we are currently experiencing a high demand for turntable upgrades.
Our sub division website for the Audio Warehouse will soon be complete, dealing in sub £3000!!! Items.
Any assistance with upgrades please feel free to contact me. We fully support and warrant AO's work.

Regards John

Guildford Audio Limited,
Tel: Mobile , 07810546103. Office: 01483-537577.
Email: johnsplank@btinternet.com. Website: www.guildfordaudio.co.uk
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9th March 2009, 14:53

looks 1st class m8...big thumbs up

John P

9th March 2009, 23:40

Rega P25/DV20XL/AORB250 Full works

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/REGA006.jpg

Linn LP12/Nima/Lyra Helikon

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/LP12ANDSME052.jpg

Mmm work in progress

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/REGA014.jpg

Lovely LP12 Again with Cardas/sme fit

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/LP12ANDSME028.jpg

J, These are getting low ;)

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/SL1200ANDLEEMA055.jpg

Gromit, no problem using my pics :)

Regards John

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9th March 2009, 23:48

some lovely work there m8

ill point any new customers wanting setting up done your way

bw
j7

John P

10th March 2009, 23:02

some lovely work there m8

ill point any new customers wanting setting up done your way

bw
j7

Cheers J

Regards John

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John P

13th March 2009, 11:55

An interesting Combo

Funk Vector/Roksan Nima/Ortofon M Black mm/OA Cardas SME fit Lead

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/LP12ANDSME058.jpg

Regards John

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13th March 2009, 18:35

ohh that looks lovvvvley

JonL

29th July 2009, 15:10

And here's mine, with a Goldenote Boboli Signature cart.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/movie_fan_2005/IMG_0183.jpg

Andrew

29th July 2009, 21:11

Nice deck....

-- Andrew

29th July 2009, 23:18

yea some lovely decks there m8

please post some more...

best wishes
j7

wiicrackpot

30th July 2009, 10:37

And here's mine, with a Goldenote Boboli Signature cart.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/movie_fan_2005/IMG_0183.jpg

Lovely deck JonL,any chance of a close up of your cartridge? ,never heard of it before.

wii.

wiicrackpot

30th July 2009, 10:38

JohnP,why so many Nima's on Sondeks? ,are they a good match?.

wii.

John P

9th August 2009, 12:42

Sorry for the late reply.

The Nima works very well with the LP12. Some say it's the poor mans Aro but I disagree. Insight, clarity and bass weight all contribute to the pairing

Regards John

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John P

9th August 2009, 12:52

Dispite some varied feedback, this PL12 was/is a cracking deck with J's arm rewire/foam fill/counterweight/outer cardas cable upgrades. Also suspention tweaks with dampening.
<a href="http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/?action=view&current=PL12D012.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/PL12D012.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Regards John

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John P

9th August 2009, 13:02

One of our customers Rock Reference with full arm rewire and cardas/sme outer cable. Nice deck!

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/002.jpg

Regards John

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John P

9th August 2009, 13:10

Brand new Tech 1210 with Jelco 750d arm with a Denon DL110 and of course, Johnnie's infamous cardas cable!

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/001.jpg

Regards John

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9th August 2009, 13:58

John P

9th August 2009, 14:28

J, can't think why??????:D

Regards John

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John P

9th August 2009, 14:32

Just to keep the Nima crew happy!

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/ROKSAN002.jpg

Not sure what arm lead is on this one:)

Regards John

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John P

19th August 2009, 19:07

Just completed this deck, the Inspire Eclipse and fitted with AORB251 modified. A superb deck that we are happy to be a part of. I can't speak highly enough of what Bob has achieved here.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/005.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/007.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/009.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/011.jpg

On demo with The Audio Warehouse and Guildford Audio as well as Bob's own company.

Johnnie, that bearing oil looks very familiar???

Regards John

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Chops54

19th August 2009, 20:57

I like the look of that :) Black acrylic definately floats my boat. Can't say the same for the platter though. Is that it's true colour or is it lit up?

John P

19th August 2009, 21:06

True colour yes. Stunning deck as I keep saying. Very neat design, simple and elegant.

Regards John

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19th August 2009, 21:23

yea thats a stunning looking deck...i recon they will do well...got a great review in hifi world this month also

i know bob uses the best oil available on the market with his decks!!! :)

bw
j7

John P

19th August 2009, 21:54

yea thats a stunning looking deck...i recon they will do well...got a great review in hifi world this month also

i know bob uses the best oil available on the market with his decks!!! :)

bw
j7

I told Bob you creep out at night and raid the local Scottish refinery:D

Regards John

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Roksoff

19th August 2009, 22:20

Love the look of that deck too.

If someone held a gun against my head and said you must have a TT then that would be it.:D

How much by the way John ? :whistle:

Edit : Tiz ok John, I got the price on your website.

John P

19th August 2009, 22:24

As you see it, £1895 with the full mods AO arm. Cartridge extra.

Regards John

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19th August 2009, 23:23

dam good price point!!!

Roksoff

19th August 2009, 23:50

dam good price point!!!

Thats what I was thinking.
Almost irresistibly dam good.

20th August 2009, 12:39

is that little silver square on the top of the deck the on/off switch??

JonL

20th August 2009, 19:56

One more...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b107/movie_fan_2005/IMG_0186.jpg

John P

20th August 2009, 21:50

is that little silver square on the top of the deck the on/off switch??

No J, it's the logo. The power switch is on the rear.

J

John P

20th August 2009, 21:56

JON L

Your LP12 arm board looks a little high if un level?

Regards John

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John P

12th November 2009, 16:42

Roksan Xerxes 20+, Ref psu and the new Special order chrome finish/Kondo wired PU7.

All I am going to say is "It's like adding a turbo charger to a 20+" I have not heard so much detail and dynamics produced from an arm. Believe me, I've tried plenty!!!!!

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/003.jpg

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/015.jpg

Regards John

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John P

12th November 2009, 17:12

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/011-2.jpg

Regards John

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12th November 2009, 18:32

Glad you have had a chance to try one m8

now you can see why every single customer that has demoed a pu7 has bought one :) *

* apart from kenny....no one knows how he can resist the temptation :)

woody

12th November 2009, 19:36

Nice work J ,and nice pics Jon , used to get my records cleaned in your shop in guildford ? by the civic centre in the late 70s or is that a different guildford audio ?

The Professor

12th November 2009, 20:25

The Professor

12th November 2009, 20:26

wait till you try a 12" John :D Awesome arm, about the best i have heard, and like you i have heard a few tasty ones.

Actually come to think of it, Johnnies got some ideas up his sleeve that leave me quivering with anticipation.

John P

14th November 2009, 16:23

Paul, you tinker you....:)

14th November 2009, 21:56

must be run in by now john
hows it sounding:)?

Eric van Spelde

16th November 2009, 07:13

What about a Nima/PT pairing - would that be any good?

John P

16th November 2009, 17:30

Hi Eric

Pink Triangle/Nima? Never tried it but assuming the PT has a Rega fit arm board, no reason it shouldn't....

Regards John

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John P

16th November 2009, 17:32

must be run in by now john
hows it sounding:)?

Sorry, Can't hear you, The combo is playing too loud:D

Regards John

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Eric van Spelde

16th November 2009, 17:45

Hi Eric

Pink Triangle/Nima? Never tried it but assuming the PT has a Rega fit arm board, no reason it shouldn't....

Well, I was about to order a new armboard from the Funk Firm (well, at least try ;) ) anyway as I've been tweaking the rest of the turntable and I've still got that U-shaped piece of alloy (pseudo-Linn-cut) from before they started to work with sandwich composites there (to good effect, I understand)...

Really like to try a unipivot even if it goes against conventional wisdom on a wibbly wobbly suspended deck (but then again if it works on a Linn...).

per-Sony-fied

19th November 2009, 01:45

Glad you have had a chance to try one m8

now you can see why every single customer that has demoed a pu7 has bought one :)

I was offered that chance at the recent Midlands show (Northants) but knowing it really is out of my budget right now I decided to decline the offer :(

19th November 2009, 12:26

I was offered that chance at the recent Midlands show (Northants) but knowing it really is out of my budget right now I decided to decline the offer :(

heheh yea dont worry about the money...im takeing soles as part payment :D:D

per-Sony-fied

22nd November 2009, 11:37

heheh yea dont worry about the money...im takeing soles as part payment :D:D

As interesting as it would be to hear another manufactures arm on my Sondek & indeed yours did sound good on that prototype Systemdek III I don't think I can part with my sole either bodily or John R's ;)

22nd November 2009, 12:14

As interesting as it would be to hear another manufactures arm on my Sondek & indeed yours did sound good on that prototype Systemdek III I don't think I can part with my sole either bodily or John R's ;)

hehheh Dam!!:D

Dougie

1st December 2009, 17:43

I tried j's demo arms. I really enjoyed his unipivot on my Linn, it opened things up nicely. his PU7 is another beast entirely though. Bite the bullet and start puting the pennies away.

Dougie

1st December 2009, 17:46

[QUOTE=John P;57735]http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/011-2.jpg

is that a Base platform your useing John?

John P

1st December 2009, 22:54

Hi Dougie

No, the Xerxes is sitting on a Custom Designs wall shelf (isolated glass and steel). Unlike the Linn, the Roksan has a suspended lower level. I have pitted this combo against a Linn LP12 and EKOS SE with the fancy Keel. I really have to say that the Roksan wins but decide for yourself.

Regards John

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per-Sony-fied

5th December 2009, 14:27

I tried j's demo arms. I really enjoyed his unipivot on my Linn, it opened things up nicely. his PU7 is another beast entirely though. Bite the bullet and start puting the pennies away.

Hmm, well that is a positive response. I really had no intention of arm upgraditus as I already have an Ekos Mk2 which to me sounds rather nice & the PU7 would have to beat it quite comfortably to even consider a change & perhaps even beat a s/h Ekos SE as they tend to go for considerably cheaper than new but not quite to PU7 costs.

It was only the mention at the September hi-fi show that i could actually hear one on MY deck that got me interested as it has had some rather fantastic reviews.

I have an amp more on my mind than any further TT improvements. All so much money & so little dosh :(

Go on Johnnie you know you want to lend me one :wink:

Dougie

5th December 2009, 20:11

Johnie is a good guy, he's already offered a loan of an arm, and I assure you there will not be any pressure put on you to buy ( but you will ).

5th December 2009, 20:19

Hmm, well that is a positive response. I really had no intention of arm upgraditus as I already have an Ekos Mk2 which to me sounds rather nice & the PU7 would have to beat it quite comfortably to even consider a change & perhaps even beat a s/h Ekos SE as they tend to go for considerably cheaper than new but not quite to PU7 costs.

It was only the mention at the September hi-fi show that i could actually hear one on MY deck that got me interested as it has had some rather fantastic reviews.

I have an amp more on my mind than any further TT improvements. All so much money & so little dosh :(

Go on Johnnie you know you want to lend me one :wink:

lo m8

yes im making a couple of demo pu7 arms with linn fittings

once i have them ready your welcome to a demo m8

i would expect it to happen mid jan ish if thats good for you?

also where abouts in the world are you and what dealers do u normally use for turntable fitting?

bw
j7

per-Sony-fied

5th December 2009, 21:04

Thanks John, that's very good of you. Jan is fine for me. I'm in no rush but the dem would be interesting nonetheless.

I am Essex based & of late have took to rebuilding my Sondek myself since the emergence of John R's Sole & my lovely new plinth (even if I do say so myself). My nearest dealer whom I have not been to for an age is Rayleigh Hi-Fi (although my some amazement I bumped into Rob (the manager) on an installation at the same place I'd been called out to, just this Friday!) or The Audio File in Bishop Stortford where I got all my latest bits & bobs for ye oll Sondek.

John P

14th January 2010, 17:00

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/007-2.jpg

Another Inspire with AO251 full works.Clearaudio Melody MC and a worthy upgrade of a Heed Orbit 2 psu.

This is a really nice deck and punches well above its price point.

Regards John

The Audio Warehouse Limited,
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Email: john@theaudiowarehouse.co.uk Website www.theaudiowarehouse.co.uk
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John P

20th January 2010, 17:28

Another Technics just finished using

Jelco 750d arm
AO Cables/oil
Timestep psu

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/001-1.jpg

Regards John

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mulanee

30th January 2010, 20:00

This is mine , a Thorens TD-320 , with RB250 based on Michell , fully rewired by Audio Origami , VTA and plated , expressimo end stub+tungsten counterweight , with a pearl sumiko.
It rocks as I wished.

http://img25.xooimage.com/files/9/7/8/img_2121-182459e.jpg

http://img45.xooimage.com/files/f/d/2/img_2119-1824589.jpg

http://img49.xooimage.com/files/7/7/4/img_2123-18245b9.jpg

http://img28.xooimage.com/files/4/c/a/img_2116-1824561.jpg

John P

13th April 2010, 20:38

Just finished this little one. Not the easiest to service but seems to be worth it. Using J's oil and Cardas cable. New belt. Complete with Jelco 750D and Grado Reference cart.

BTW, The deck is up for sale. The owner has asked me to share interest. Arm and cart not included but comes with the paddle and Linn armboard s/n 009.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/CranfieldRock010.jpg

Regards John

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John P

16th April 2010, 12:30

Another completed deck. This deck was in a very sorry state, a real mess! Now updated to Xerxes 20+ standard. Nearly as good as mine!

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/003-1.jpg

Regards John

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A Division of Guildford Audio

16th April 2010, 14:00

looks purfect!!! :)

cartridgemangler

16th April 2010, 15:16

Glad you have had a chance to try one m8

now you can see why every single customer that has demoed a pu7 has bought one :) *

* apart from kenny....no one knows how he can resist the temptation :)

Just spotted this...
resisted the temptation purely because my business went tits up, and the writing was on the wall for around 18 months before I closed down for good; and now I can't find a job. May have to sell up most of the hifi, and the guitars the way things are going now. :(

If I had the money, I'd order one like a shot.

16th April 2010, 16:40

was only pulling your leg m8

sorry to hear there is no luck in the job front...but keep a positive attude im sure things will get back on track soon m8

bw
j7

cartridgemangler

16th April 2010, 17:16

was only pulling your leg m8

sorry to hear there is no luck in the job front...but keep a positive attude im sure things will get back on track soon m8

bw
j7

yeah, I know you were pulling my leg. :) but another positive comment about the PU7 won't go amiss.

One day, the 12" purple beauty will be mine! :D

John P

19th April 2010, 19:43

Sorry, couldn't help it :)

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/014-1.jpg

Regards John

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John P

27th May 2010, 20:39

From this.........

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/009-1.jpg

To this.....

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/DerekHull005.jpg

........was in a bad way

Regards John

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A Division of Guildford Audio

27th May 2010, 23:21

smashing job there m8!

looks like new now!!!!

John P

20th June 2010, 13:29

Rescued and sorted, this Lovely Thorens TD125MK2/SME 3009. Came from a bereavement and really needed to be put back to former glory. Works really well with Grado's reference cartridges.

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/012.jpg

A bit of the old J7 booster oil ssems to work it's magic :)

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/013.jpg

The deck/arm are for sale if anyone is interested...

Chops54

20th June 2010, 19:59

I had one of those, best of the bunch with just the two sliding controls. A lovely deck.

AGrail

25th June 2010, 22:26

Mono set up, Restored Thorens 124 MK II with AO cardas rewired Ortofon RMG309. Stereo set up Restored Garrard 301 with AO Kondo rewired SME 3012 series 1(A),

Both arms came alive after the rewiring, looking forward to hearing a 12" PU7 on the 301!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f298/furylovelolly/AG%20Ebay%20Shop/AG-Thorens--Garrard.jpg

26th June 2010, 01:36

OHHH now thats sexy baby!! :)

wiicrackpot

26th June 2010, 10:08

Absolutely beautiful, which do you prefer AG?, never heard a 124 or 301 before.

AGrail

26th June 2010, 17:36

Absolutely beautiful, which do you prefer AG?, never heard a 124 or 301 before.

Many thanks for the compliment, Preference overall is a tough call. The 124 certainly has several features which make it more user friendly than the 301 (Detachable armboard, double platter system with clutch - built in strobe etc) . In terms of sound I personally prefer the 301. I understand the 301's sound is not to everyone's taste and I'm sure the debate will roll on, but fully serviced and tuned 301 in the right plinth delivers for me at least an exciting sound that makes the music sound alive...
If you're ever down in the SW you're more than welcome over, If johnnie ever finished building his castle / extension I'd love to bring one up - I really need to hear a 12" PU7 on a 301...

wiicrackpot

26th June 2010, 20:03

Many thanks for the compliment, Preference overall is a tough call. The 124 certainly has several features which make it more user friendly than the 301 (Detachable armboard, double platter system with clutch - built in strobe etc) . In terms of sound I personally prefer the 301. I understand the 301's sound is not to everyone's taste and I'm sure the debate will roll on, but fully serviced and tuned 301 in the right plinth delivers for me at least an exciting sound that makes the music sound alive...
If you're ever down in the SW you're more than welcome over, If johnnie ever finished building his castle / extension I'd love to bring one up - I really need to hear a 12" PU7 on a 301...

Ta for your brief description, reason for my asking is i'll joining the Garrard owners club (401) very soon.:)

Will keep your invite in mind if i'm ever down your part of the woods AG.:^

wii.

John P

31st August 2010, 10:26

Mission 774s arm rewired by Johnnie and deck fettled by me :) Johnnie, you may remember this one as the customer mentioned a possible bearing issue... All is well

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll276/J5PTP/dfb1f7cc.jpg

31st August 2010, 13:13

good work john...i knew you could sort him out

bw
j7

Waynefi

6th September 2010, 23:44

Hi, just looking at all the great pictures here and wanted to ask about the Nima shown in so many pictures.

Since they seem to work on a Linn suspended, would the Nima work good on a Thorens 125 ?

Any info appreciated,

Wayne in the US

eddie spaghetti

7th September 2010, 11:29

Hi Wayne and welcome to the forum. Im sure j7 has some answers for you.

7th September 2010, 12:15

hi wayne

welcome m8

im sure the nima will work well on the thorens...as it works well on most decks

im not a big fan of the nima...but john P knows a lot more about them