very much echo your comments on karsouel - the sound of silence !!!
Cirkus is a great bearing, Karsouel is exceptional!!!
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And a lovely fluted plinth 
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They have many detractors but those components can do that to you. Excellent system.
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‘Old Smokey’ was born in ‘79 and the original lacquer finish started to flake some years ago. I stripped it and applied a good furniture polish but it wasn’t looking great recently so it was stripped again and refinished using beeswax leather balm. This has brought up the grain nicely and given a soft sheen very similar to the original finish.
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It’s on the ‘show us your turntable’ thread, so it may as well be on here as well!
Walnut plinth with Radikal, Tiger Paw Akula/Khan/Javelin, DV20x2, Ulrika
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That’s a beaut Ian.
Cheers Kev
btw, next BLA should be announced this coming Friday 
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I will be hovering over my computer, several browser windows open!
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Is that inside information Blackstar or is it looking at previous release dates?
Just the general info from the Hoffman forum, comes from Mark Adams (editor for bowienet -blammo) & is usually correct 
With this info though, you’re not allowed to order the vinyl until Kev & I have ours secured!! 
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Lol - I will try my best but it’s not guaranteed. Been successful with the first 3 + box so I hope it continues. Thanks.
Hmm, but I´d rather miss flutes 
Sorry for the diversion, just found this thread and thought I might get more response.
Thanks
Just had a look, nothing unusual!
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Thanks for taking the time Magpie
Brand new stock walnut LP12 with Karousel, Kore, Trampolin 2, Linn Basik Plus, AT 750SH cartridge, Mose/Hercules mkii, Stageline.
Very happy to be back after 35 years away from playing records.
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I have a fairly standard LP12. Trampolin, Cirkus, Ittok LV2 and Lingo 3. Phono is through a Stageline and a Dynavector DV-20X2. Next upgrade will be a Karousel and Kore. The problem is I’m using my NDX2 too much at the moment I feel as though I’m neglecting my turntable.
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You may change your mind once you have the Karousel/Kore
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I felt the same about neglecting my record player, but surprisingly the Karousel hasn’t made me want to use the turntable any more frequently. I also upgraded the cartridge at the same time, but the ND555 is so good!