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Old 03-01-2020, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Puma Cat View Post
My guess is its the closest one might be able to get to the laminate materials that Rega uses for its latest turntables, which, knowing Roy Gandy, may likely be a superb material for audio rack shelves as well as turntable "plinths".

Yes, Rega uses Phenolic resin coating or laminate to sheath their low density MDF plinths...............but did you know?



https://www.av-connection.com/?PGr=13611
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Replacement platter for the Rega P1 og RP-1 turntable. Phenolic resin material.




I'm seeing Phenolic resin used in moderation in loudspeakers, turntables, platforms and shelves, could it be cost or too much of a good thing is overkill?


Puma Cat, about Phenolic resin perhaps ringing too much, that is something I may have to experiment with myself.

I was really hoping that the heavy lifting on this topic was already done, and all I had to do was copy and adapt it for my own use.

NOTE: The link provided above is not an endorsement, it is intended as a copyright acknowledgment of where I sourced the images and text from.

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