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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2013, 06:12:00 AM »

JA Michell Gyro SE -> Rega RB600 -> Koetsu Rosewood Signature/Transfiguration Spirit

VPI 16.5 RCM

Kinda want one of those old automated Sony linear trackers (BioTrace) and a lower end ZYX cart.

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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2013, 08:55:27 AM »

Come on now, no cameras?  How about some pictures of these sweet vinyl rigs!
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2013, 11:46:23 AM »

I'm somewhat familiar with Origin Live. I've heard their Calypso before. For phono stages, I'm considering the Origin Live Discovery:



For turntables, he's my list more or less:

JA Michell Orbe
Origin Live Sovereign II
Origin Live Resolution
Origin Live Resolution Classic
Basis Audio Signature 2200
Luxman PD-171
SOTA Star
SOTA Nova

Personally, I tend to prefer things with massive rectangular plinths versus more skeletal or ovoid designs. As such I'm sort of leaning toward the SOTA Nova or Basis Audio 2200. The Luxman looks nice and seems to have some of that Rega "just set it and forget it" charm, but I seriously doubt it's going to perform on the level of other $6k tables. I dunno... just a hunch.

I'm the least familiar with Origin Live, but the Calypso sounded nice from memory. The Resolution and Sovereign seem to get rave reviews, and I do like the design of the Resolution Classic. If I went with the JA Michell Orbe, I'd get the plexiglass-like plinth he seems to offer with it (the non-SE version?).

Sorry... not trying to turn this into a "help MF decide what she should get" thread.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2013, 01:40:50 PM »

That's okay, I (and I'm guessing others) enjoy the conversations sparked by your exploits.

I've set my mind to get a TT in the not too far future.  Mostly looking at the Rega P1 to keep costs down.  Depending on how my upcoming B-1 preamp build goes, I may DIY a phono stage.

Dave's article got me started sorting through some entry TTs.  https://www.metal-fi.com/how-to-buy-and-use-a-real-turntable/
 
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2013, 03:51:31 PM »

That's okay, I (and I'm guessing others) enjoy the conversations sparked by your exploits.

I've set my mind to get a TT in the not too far future.  Mostly looking at the Rega P1 to keep costs down.  Depending on how my upcoming B-1 preamp build goes, I may DIY a phono stage.

Dave's article got me started sorting through some entry TTs.  https://www.metal-fi.com/how-to-buy-and-use-a-real-turntable/

I hope it was helpful. I would suggest avoiding entry level Thorens tables, from what I understand they are just rebadging old Dual tables and kicking 'em out the door. Not that great.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2013, 03:59:05 PM »

It's a good article.

Just to inform: if you don't necessary want a single Phono-stage you can also try a good integrated amplifier. I had a simple Philips turntable hooked up to my integrated amplifier and I preferred that solution.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2013, 07:40:43 PM »

This is really cool
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2013, 08:42:02 PM »

I have a Nottingham Spacedeck, AceSpace tonearm and Zyx Bloom (low output) cartridge with a Pass Labs phono.



When I have some shop space I plan to do up a custom Lenco L75 with 2 tonearms, I likeGraham, Tri-Planar. Good sound, good tracking. Wouldn't mind hearing the Durands. I want to hear Allnic's new DHT LCR phono stage as well. The H3000 is stunning.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2013, 09:08:31 PM »

What are your thoughts on ZYX? I've been really curious about their cartridges and Artisan phono.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2013, 09:32:07 PM »

What are your thoughts on ZYX? I've been really curious about their cartridges and Artisan phono.

I like them quite a bit. I've owned the Airy3-X and sold it to go back to the Bloom since it was a bit too hot in the treble for me. The Bloom didn't give up any of the complex midrange and only lost a bit of high frequency detail.

I know a cartridge rebuilder has said the Bloom is similar to the UNIverse. The Bloom does err slightly on the romantic side. But I like that since my table/arm is quite neutral and I consider my Pass phono to be a bit dry compared to some of the stuff my friends have.

There doesn't seem to be much on the web on these cartridges. But on another message board I'm on several people run Bloom/Airy/4D/Fuji and all like them.

They are very particular about setup. Minute changes in VTF and VTA result in rather big changes to sound.
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