What TT's do you folks have
- Thread starter grumpy
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This.^^^
I'm a drummer, and over my many years of playing professionally I've come across some some cats with some real high-end drum kits that sound like dog crap simply because they don't know how to properly tune them. My humble vintage four piece Slingerland kits puts them to shame, same thing with turntables.
I need to find out how to post pictures, but I made my TT using parts from old ones.
The plinth was made by me from one inch thick pressed oak, with an old sanyo S shape tonearm and Uturnaudio acrylic platter and motor.
The motor was installed externally to void some vibration and less stress to the spindle.
Cartridge is a Grado black.
The channel separation is wonderful and the sound pretty clear, but the crapy LP sound even more crapy and the good one excellent!
The plinth was made by me from one inch thick pressed oak, with an old sanyo S shape tonearm and Uturnaudio acrylic platter and motor.
The motor was installed externally to void some vibration and less stress to the spindle.
Cartridge is a Grado black.
The channel separation is wonderful and the sound pretty clear, but the crapy LP sound even more crapy and the good one excellent!
I only have one at the moment.
80's Rega Planar 2 with the following additions
sound supports vta adjuster
fidelity design sub platter
little belter belt (I needed a new one)
ortofon 2m blue (1.8gram tf)
I will probably add to my turntable collection soon. I would also like to try and make my own (well the plinth atleast)
Phono amp - Project phono box E and a Graham slee Gran amp 2 communicator
80's Rega Planar 2 with the following additions
sound supports vta adjuster
fidelity design sub platter
little belter belt (I needed a new one)
ortofon 2m blue (1.8gram tf)
I will probably add to my turntable collection soon. I would also like to try and make my own (well the plinth atleast)
Phono amp - Project phono box E and a Graham slee Gran amp 2 communicator
Sony PS-X555ES linear tonearm, biotracer - Just got it, came with Denon DL-110
Sony PS-X600 biotracer
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oldgearhog
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Been running a Hitachi HT-463 quartz.PLL DD since I bought it in 1981. Santa.gave me a new.Ortofon 2M red.for.Christmas and it's playing sweet. Just picked up Dual 1237 for.$20 from Craig's list , needs a cart but I have an old Signer TK3ea in going to run it with.
ms_enj
Ceci n'est pas une blonde
Picked up this Rega P1 for the Australian moon-money equivalent of $180 US dollars.
The lid was in really shabby condition, but a machine polish has got it nice enough that I'm not rushing to order a new one. There's a bit of the P missing on the logo, but otherwise it's in great condition.
I am utterly enamoured with the sound of this thing. Just makes every record I spin sound so... nice...
The lid was in really shabby condition, but a machine polish has got it nice enough that I'm not rushing to order a new one. There's a bit of the P missing on the logo, but otherwise it's in great condition.
I am utterly enamoured with the sound of this thing. Just makes every record I spin sound so... nice...
Finally I know how to post pictures.
So here is my TT.
Andre.
So here is my TT.
Andre.
lightcapture
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Nice music system.
KlipschFan61
Smooth Jazzer
Project One (1991 original)
Music Hall mmf 2.3
Tech 1210MKII
Music Hall mmf 2.3
Tech 1210MKII
S S
Active Member
Last week after looking for some time found a minty Dual 1229. The Dust cover has literally no scratches on it. I took it to a local guy that goes over Duals and has a reputation for being a perfectionist so it comes back in about 2 weeks. I bought a Sure V15 type III Cartridge and working on the stylus. I always liked these but could never afford one. Finally landed one. Can't wait to spin some vinyl again, it's been a long time..............
Update: The 1229 is back and loaded with a Sure V15 typeIII Cart. A guy in town that specializes in rebuilding Dual turntables went over it and it and dialed it in for the V15. It works flawlessly and is really fun to spin LPs on. I guess I waited long enough after seeing them in the 70s as a kid. I'm sure there are plenty of better tables out there but this one seems just right for my "vintage" turntable quest.
Update: The 1229 is back and loaded with a Sure V15 typeIII Cart. A guy in town that specializes in rebuilding Dual turntables went over it and it and dialed it in for the V15. It works flawlessly and is really fun to spin LPs on. I guess I waited long enough after seeing them in the 70s as a kid. I'm sure there are plenty of better tables out there but this one seems just right for my "vintage" turntable quest.
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Smokering
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My first turntable since college days (1985)
Empire 398 with 980 arm and optional anti-skate weight. Bought at the local record store after testing it and getting good input from fellow AKers. Will upgrade cartridge. Ortofon 2m Red has been suggested as a good match.
Jimi and his drummer seemed to agree with my choice.
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Looking forward for your review!
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