Hopstretch Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) I've never had a chance to swap just the turntable before, while keeping everything else the same. It's pretty mind-blowing how much of a difference there is in the sound of the two. Edited February 26, 2010 by Hopstretch
jp11801 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) I've been pretty amazed at the variance in sound between decks. The OL stuff was on my hot to trot list before I broke up with Audio Revelation / Jay. The drive units are really good any made a big difference on the LP12. On the groove glide maybe try and see what you think? My experience was after the first play I needed to clean the stylus as it picked up a lot of stuff after application of the groove/surface fluid that came with the George Merrril cleaner product. His product came with a cleaner and groove glide like product. When you have a $1000 cart it makes me nervous placing a fluid in the groove that is not removed. The stylus has an ungodly amount of pressure and heat when it passes through the groove. Vinyl is formulated to bounce back from this split second environment but add a fluid to the mix and it makes me uneasy. To me the benefit (if any) is not worth any risk. Edited February 26, 2010 by jp11801
n_maher Posted February 26, 2010 Report Posted February 26, 2010 Holy sweet mother, Stretch. That looks hawt.
Hopstretch Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Posted February 26, 2010 It's also damn quiet. Think I'm now getting about as much noise from the 007t as from the average record.
tom_hankins Posted February 27, 2010 Report Posted February 27, 2010 That table is really freaking gorgeous!!
Hopstretch Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Posted February 27, 2010 Thanks Tom. I'm really happy with it and (he says foolishly) think my TT upgrade lust is sated for a good while -- likely until I can afford an Avid, which won't be anytime soon! Starting to think about looking for a new cart to try out, though. Any of you lads have strong opinions about particular options in the $1K (used) category? I've been keeping an eye out for a Shelter 7000 or Benz Ruby, but am very much open to suggestions.
DigiPete Posted February 27, 2010 Report Posted February 27, 2010 how about this one... near your budget.... ZYX Kuzma KC4 For Sale | AudiogoN Stated to by identical to the Airy 3S.... I love my Airy 3X, the S is supposed to be a bit warmer, which in my opinion is in the right direction compared to the 3X cart.
tom_hankins Posted February 27, 2010 Report Posted February 27, 2010 I've been using my Dynavector XX2 MKII for two years, daily with no problems. It's sound balanced, rich, tons of detail and yet never analytical, I would estimate about 1200 hours. tracks anything, and has the ability to cut through noise thats amazing. has hooked me on Dynas for ever. I would pass on the original XX2 though, to me not as fast or resolving as the MKII. BTW, Ordered a new VPI 17F cleaner today. Here when i get back from FL on the 6th.
zippy2001 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 Guess what arrived today? [ATTACH=CONFIG]2721[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]2723[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]2724[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]2725[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]2726[/ATTACH] ZYX Yatra
zippy2001 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 BTW, Ordered a new VPI 17F cleaner today. Here when i get back from FL on the 6th. As soon as I get your old cleaner, you'll have to teach me how to use it.
zippy2001 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 I've never had a chance to swap just the turntable before, while keeping everything else the same. It's pretty mind-blowing how much of a difference there is in the sound of the two. Stretch, that is a pretty amazing looking table. I'm glad that it sounds as good as it looks!
Hopstretch Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Posted February 28, 2010 I've been using my Dynavector XX2 MKII for two years, daily with no problems. It's sound balanced, rich, tons of detail and yet never analytical, I would estimate about 1200 hours. tracks anything, and has the ability to cut through noise thats amazing. has hooked me on Dynas for ever. I would pass on the original XX2 though, to me not as fast or resolving as the MKII. Added to shortlist. Thanks Tom! Nice looking Zyx, Zippy.
zippy2001 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 Nice looking Zyx, Zippy. Thanks. The guy that I bought the cart from also built his own turntable! [ATTACH=CONFIG]2730[/ATTACH]
DigiPete Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 Guess what arrived today? ZYX Yatra Yay!! A new member of the Zyx club Congrats!!
DigiPete Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 That's a DIY table? Darn that's nice!!
zippy2001 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 Yay!! A new member of the Zyx club Congrats!! Thanks Pete, I feel more like a member of the Empty Wallet Club ;-)
909 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) nice score steve... so what's next? Edited March 1, 2010 by 909
Hopstretch Posted March 1, 2010 Author Report Posted March 1, 2010 Thanks Pete, I feel more like a member of the Empty Wallet Club ;-) Those two clubs have reciprocity!
tom_hankins Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 This is interesting. Record grooves under an electron microscope
DigiPete Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 This is interesting. Record grooves under an electron microscope That's cool
DigiPete Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 Thanks Pete, I feel more like a member of the Empty Wallet Club ;-) Welcome to vinyl
zippy2001 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 nice score steve... so what's next? I bought Tom Hankins VPI 16.5, so I can have some nice clean vinyl What have you gotten me into David? It's like the neverending story!
909 Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 damn! that's vinyl so many pieces to the puzzle... congrats on the vpi, it's a great RCM. are you or should i say, have you upgraded your phono-stage?
Hopstretch Posted March 1, 2010 Author Report Posted March 1, 2010 are you or should i say, have you upgraded your phono-stage? Why buy when you can lease? Vitus Audio sp101 sig phono pre For Sale | AudiogoN
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