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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #150 on: January 17, 2015, 05:26:56 AM »
Quote from: shaizada on January 14, 2015, 09:37:45 AM
Analog Rig (1)
VPI TNT 6 Hot Rod (VPI HRX Motor with Rim Drive) -> ARM 1 (Dynavector XV-1S), ARM 2 (Van Den Hul Grasshopper III GLA), ARM 3 (Nagaoka MP-110) -> Jorma Unity RCA Cable -> EAR 324 Phono Stage

Analog Rig (2)
Scheu Premier III -> Schroeder Model 2 Tonearm -> Jan Allaerts Cartridge -> Jadis DPMC OR Zesto Andros 1.2 OR Eddie Current Transcription OR Einstein Turntables Choice OR Ray Samuels Nighthawk WITH or Without Bobs Devices Sky Step Up

Analog Rig (3)
Micro Seiki BL-21 -> Graham Robin -> Audio Technica OC9 MKII

Analog Rig (4)
Sony PS-X700 Biotracer -> 9 different MM cartridges loaded up in SME style headshells -> EAR 324 MM Section.

CLEANERS: Audio Desk Ultrasonic Cleaner, VPI 16.5 RCM

==========I got bit by the analog bug!   :)p8


Yeah, me too!

Nice setups!

BTW, I have an EAR 324 phono stage and Bob's Devices SUT, also. Both are wonderful products.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #151 on: January 17, 2015, 05:40:39 AM »
Hey Puma,

We bumped into each other on the Hoffman forum ;)  Welcome!
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #152 on: January 17, 2015, 07:09:02 AM »
Quote from: shaizada on January 17, 2015, 05:40:39 AM
Hey Puma,

We bumped into each other on the Hoffman forum ;)  Welcome!

Thanks, Shaizada!

I don't hang out at the Hoffman forum anymore...got tired of all the trolling and bickering. Some of that going on at HF as well, but nowhere as badly as Hoffman.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #153 on: January 17, 2015, 07:17:13 AM »
I know what you mean :)

I just go there to learn and see what the opinions are on best pressings of the music I love.  The site is an excellent resource for that...stay away from the political scene and stick to the purpose.  It can get brutal over there really quick...so my participation is on a minimal level, I got too many other things to tend to.  But I always make time to learn.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #154 on: January 23, 2015, 01:11:49 AM »
My vinyl rig..





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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #155 on: January 24, 2015, 02:31:00 AM »
Nice Rega!

Nice Benz!
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #156 on: January 24, 2015, 09:01:45 PM »
Quote from: deniall83 on January 23, 2015, 01:11:49 AM
My vinyl rig..


Denali, did you put an aftermarket sub platter on your Rega?
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #157 on: January 24, 2015, 09:07:03 PM »
ahhh feels good to be back on the death star.....uurrrrr changstar
 
Quote from: MuppetFace on December 31, 2014, 04:01:31 AM
Rega is a good place to start for beginners, as the turntables can easily run themselves with some simple adjustments, though I would seriously consider this:

http://store.uturnaudio.com/

I was thinking the same thing then I read this:  http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-turntable/ 

TL;DR its wow factor sucks and when the motor heats up it slows down (I saw a youtube review that said the same thing, the reviewer had to personally go to the manufacture for them to identify the problem and I don't live in the midwest.)

right now I am leaning towards the project debut carbon since it was a better cartrige out of the box (ortofon red) and better wow than the rega rp1.  If anyone has any experience with both the rega and the project please do share.  The model I'm looking at is the project carbon DC but for like $50 bucks more I can find a use technics so I'm debating what to do.

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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #158 on: January 24, 2015, 10:43:25 PM »
Quote from: audiofrk on January 24, 2015, 09:07:03 PM
right now I am leaning towards the project debut carbon since it was a better cartrige out of the box (ortofon red) and better wow than the rega rp1.  If anyone has any experience with both the rega and the project please do share.  The model I'm looking at is the project carbon DC but for like $50 bucks more I can find a use technics so I'm debating what to do.

Technics SL-1200 I assume? You'll find differing opinions on whether a stock SL-1200 is better or worse than the $~500 level belt drive tables, but I will say that there are a number of things you can do with the 1200 to considerably improve its performance if you want to upgrade in the future. The Debut arm doesn't have VTA adjustment, so your path is pretty limited, you could maybe swap in a 2M Blue if you want, but that's about it. The 2M Red is also not as great as its made out to be in the audio mags. The better Shure carts can definitely beat the Ortofon.

With a 1200 on the other hand you could do the bearing upgrade, swap in any number of 3rd party arm boards, and go pretty high-end with it if you want. That still won't make it as good as something like a PL-7L, but that upgrade route may appeal to you more than selling the Debut and starting over when the upgrade bug bites.
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Re: The Turntable Thread
« Reply #159 on: January 24, 2015, 11:08:33 PM »
Bat Shit Crazy or not, karma points! and welcome back!  :)p1
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