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My spring project
« on: February 25, 2010, 11:35:32 PM »
Hafler DH500. Everything works. Needs to be recapped. Needs 1/4 inputs changed back to rca. Needs a facelift.
Here are some nudes...
I am confident that an SL-1200 is capable of outperforming turntables of much higher expense with minor modification.

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Re: My spring project
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2010, 11:36:00 PM »
The ugly...
I am confident that an SL-1200 is capable of outperforming turntables of much higher expense with minor modification.

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Re: My spring project
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2010, 11:46:26 PM »
Nice, a lot easier to work on then those NAD's

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Re: My spring project
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2010, 11:51:21 PM »
Nice score!
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Re: My spring project
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2010, 11:55:29 PM »
Nice, a lot easier to work on then those NAD's

Fo Show my brotha. It's like working on the engine of a new car vs an old. The Hafler is so much simpler and more open.
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Re: My spring project
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2010, 11:56:32 PM »
And so much better :D :D :D

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Re: My spring project
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2010, 12:17:45 AM »
Very nice.
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Re: My spring project
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2010, 12:51:57 PM »
Sweet.

I'd like to know how that sounds once you get it all fixed up.
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Re: My spring project
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2010, 12:55:36 PM »
Cool, Do you think you can find a pair of rack handles, a new faceplate or
are you going to try and R&R your own?
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Re: My spring project
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2010, 01:12:24 PM »
Cool, Do you think you can find a pair of rack handles, a new faceplate or
are you going to try and R&R your own?

There are a pair of rack handles on epay right now that I am probably going to buy. I think I'm going to repaint the faceplate and have the emblem screen printed back on. The cover is going to be more of an issue. I am hoping to find a paint color that matches the original and tape off all the screen printing on the back.
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Re: My spring project
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2010, 01:34:16 PM »
Nice project!
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Re: My spring project
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2010, 07:08:44 PM »
Good luck and post pics of the restoration process!!!  8)
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