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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #40 on: January 14, 2013, 05:57:27 PM »
Started on this project today.  Complete tear down started.  In spite of looking in pretty good condition, and operating, it was missing some significant parts.  I took a day off to meet with the Michell Engineering and they have or can make all the parts I need!   :)  I am planning to keep the stock tone arm but I need to find a nice modern high compliance cartridge, any suggestions?  This is the before shot, I am hoping it looks close to new when I am done.



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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #41 on: February 04, 2013, 10:22:46 PM »
Quote from: shipsupt on January 14, 2013, 05:57:27 PM
Started on this project today.  Complete tear down started.  In spite of looking in pretty good condition, and operating, it was missing some significant parts.  I took a day off to meet with the Michell Engineering and they have or can make all the parts I need!   :)  I am planning to keep the stock tone arm but I need to find a nice modern high compliance cartridge, any suggestions?  This is the before shot, I am hoping it looks close to new when I am done.



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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #42 on: February 04, 2013, 10:26:16 PM »
I'm hoping so when I get it done!  I spent a bunch of time today researching high compliance cartridges.  That tone arm is pretty light stuff.  I could go "vintage" an put a Shure V15 on there... but I think I there is something better out there for me...

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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #43 on: February 04, 2013, 10:47:01 PM »


My setup right now:
-NOS Technics SL-1500 w/ Shure m97xe
-TCC TC-750 Preamp
-Denon DVD-2910
-Pioneer VSX-821-K Receiver
-Sansui DA-S750U
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #44 on: February 11, 2013, 07:59:35 AM »
Quote from: Questhate on January 04, 2013, 12:49:20 AM
Sweet! I'm going to keep a close eye on this thread, since setting up a modest vinyl rig has always been on the backburner for me.

I have a pair of Technics 1200s (anyone need one?) from my DJ'ing days that I dug up out of storage. I was looking into setting it up, but got sidetracked. I talked to Ben aka Mackat for a bit about cartridges and he recommended the Shure M97xe and AT95HE, with the latter being better for my original tonearm so I'll probably go with that.

Yes, I could use one of those. I vaguely recall they are a high-quality, robust mid-fi level TT prized by DJs for their durability, correct? Good speed stability, lots of torque, decent sound, right? Anyway, if you still have one to let go, PM about price, condition, maybe some pics, shipping and such. Thanks.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #45 on: February 15, 2013, 07:55:24 PM »
Now it's starting to look the part! 

Some cosmetic issues complete, including re-plating the pods and adding the missing stylus brush.  Renewed the oil reservoir, new belt, cleaned up all the wiring connections... and a few other bits and it's almost there!  For a 1973 it's not looking all that bad.

I've been listening this afternoon and I'm fairly impressed, but the stylus is TIRED.  I need to either get a replacement stylus for the Shure cartridge, which would keep it retro, or get something new to replace it.  Still researching high compliance cartridges. 


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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #46 on: March 24, 2013, 08:48:28 PM »


There's my baby. Still fairly new and I love it. WTL Amadeus. Right now I'm using a Dynavector 10x5 (the cantilever on my 20X was bent so I traded it) and plan to upgrade to an XX-2 asap. Phono Stage is the Vincent Audio PHO-8. Really bang up stage for only $400 (that should magically turn into a Simaudio 310LP soon as well).

I'd recommend Dynavectors to anyone and plan to stick with them as my cart brand of choice.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #47 on: March 24, 2013, 09:49:53 PM »
That transcriptor is nice
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #48 on: April 01, 2013, 10:47:10 PM »
Hi,

I don't know anything about turntables (other than how to operate them, and a little about setting them up  8)), but I want to buy my first one now, since some new releases have better masters on the Vinyl's than the cd's. If anyone is familiar with any of this equipment, please help me out  ???

Edwards Audio TT1 + Rega RB252 arm + Goldring 2100 element -> Rega Fono Phono-amp
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #49 on: May 26, 2013, 03:38:01 PM »
Hi guys,

I am completely new to the vinyl scene and was looking to grab a turntable to get started. I am being offered a Technics SL-10 here locally, do you think it would be a good choice for a beginner ?
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