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Finally got this fixed, I had inadvertently knocked the bearing out while removing the platter, so my problem had nothing to do with the string as it turns out. I re-lubed the bearing reattached it and then the string worked perfectly. 
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Yeah, I've tried a multitude of elastic strings. Anyone have method or something sure fire that works OR a spare spring they would like to sell. I'm without music now and very frustrated, I just can't get it to work and I'm dumbfounded. 
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Hey guys,Anyone here have a spare idler wheel spring for sale? I need the spring that engages the wheel. I had an elastic string that came loose and now for some reason I can't get it to work again, I figure I'll just go back to the spring but I d... 
GEM Dandy Record Cleaner - Has Anyone Tried It ?
This is by far the best system I've ever used, waaay better than my VPI 16.5 which I promptly sold after building a GEM clone. 
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I haven't posted here in awhile but I wanted you to know Jean that Big Black is still spinning and sounding great. I for one am glad I stumbled onto this thread four years ago. The Lenco is what kicked off my interest in DIY electronics and now I ... 
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Good for you Jean, the six moons thing was exciting, but those types of publications are still tailored for the price no object crowd whom are not usually DIY types, no sweat, the Lenco continues to amaze all whom endeavor to build one.I'm still a... 
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Helen,You could consider doing a smaller open baffle design with a subwoofer for bass. Somewhat smiliar to Quads, but a lot more efficient. Fostex makes great drivers or you could go vintage. There are a lot more commercial OB's than ever before a... 
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Another idea to follow with the 103 is a re-tip by Peter at Soundsmtih or VDH. I got the ruby cantilever on mine and it still sounds like a 103 with a touch more refinement and better imaging. 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
I've been wanting to try moving iron for awhile, maybe I'll give it a go... 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
Lewm,You should get terrific results from a low output MC, I've used them exclusively on my Lenco and I highly recommend them, especially the 103. The step-up is important and for that you should try to find some beyer dynamic trasformers (Jensen)...