postjack Posted July 2, 2014 Report Posted July 2, 2014 Congrats on the new cart! Technics seems to use the Stevenson alignment points. Totally different from a Baerwald/Lofgren alignment, and IMO much more better. If you want to fine-tune it, you can print Stevenson protractors from Vinylengine. I have heard mixed reviews of the Techincs gauge - although that may be because the Technics gauge does not follow Baerwald and when people put it on their generic protractors (almost always Baerwald) to test it does not line up...http://www.vinylengine.com/protractor-user-guide.shtml Sweet, thanks! Sounds great now, but I'll run the hi fi news test record eventually just to see. If I'm unhappy with the results I'll try out that protractor. The technics gauge may not be loved by some because it relies so heavily on "eyeing it". Its basically one point alignment: set 52mm overhang then square in the headshell. But really all alignment methods come down to "eyeing it" in some way.
blessingx Posted July 3, 2014 Report Posted July 3, 2014 So Vinyl Me Please and Feedbands don't exactly have the same pricing targets I see. What do you guys think?
grawk Posted July 3, 2014 Report Posted July 3, 2014 I'm leaning toward not subscribing. I can't decide. $27, includes art, but doesn't discuss the details of their pressing. I think I'll start monthly, and see what i get from them.
Emooze Posted July 4, 2014 Report Posted July 4, 2014 That's what I did. Even a three-month subscription is iffy if the quality isn't going to be great. I'll get the first one and see how I feel about it.
mikeymad Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 went with monthly - if good then look at other options later.
Dusty Chalk Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 Gravity soundtrack just (finally!) shipped I need to put together a turntable rig
postjack Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 Gravity soundtrack just (finally!) shipped I need to put together a turntable rig We can assist you with helpful suggestions.
Dusty Chalk Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 I was wondering that exact thing. Is there anything in purple?
blessingx Posted July 11, 2014 Report Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_81409_Sylvania-STT008USB-Purple.htmlAlso PopMarket is getting in the subscription game...http://welcome.popmarket.com/subscription/ Edited July 11, 2014 by blessingx
MexicanDragon Posted July 12, 2014 Report Posted July 12, 2014 Is there anything in purple? http://turntablelab.com/products/pro-ject-dinosaur-jr-custom-debut-carbon-turntable-purple It says it should be shipping late June/Early July... May want to contact them about it. The Debut Carbon gets a lot of praise for the segment. I'll be getting a black one when I can. **BRENT**
Dusty Chalk Posted July 22, 2014 Report Posted July 22, 2014 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152578483924429&fref=nf (squints)
Grahame Posted July 23, 2014 Report Posted July 23, 2014 Oh look, a new Technics SL 1200, by Pioneer! http://createdigitalmusic.com/2014/07/pioneers-clone-technics-1200-turns-clone-technics-1200/ http://djworx.com/pioneer-plx-1000-turntable/#.U8_utfldV1k
Torpedo Posted July 23, 2014 Report Posted July 23, 2014 It was just a matter of time someone filled that market niche. I wish it has the same quality.
nikongod Posted July 23, 2014 Report Posted July 23, 2014 Pioneer created Technics as a "high end" brand to overcome limitations of their name much like Toyota/Lexus, Nissan/Infinity, or Honda/Acura. They certainly could have made it cheaper than a knock-off, but they should also have all of the parts and knowledge to make it better than a 1200. Or exactly the same as its always been.
Torpedo Posted July 23, 2014 Report Posted July 23, 2014 Interesting, I always thought that the parent company of Technics was Panasonic, not Pioneer, but I'm sure you know better
nikongod Posted July 23, 2014 Report Posted July 23, 2014 Interesting, I always thought that the parent company of Technics was Panasonic, not Pioneer, but I'm sure you know better Fairly sure it is Panasonic.... I fail so hard at reading today.
postjack Posted July 23, 2014 Report Posted July 23, 2014 Lots of discussion at SH over this table. They are trying to decide if its truly a reborn 1200 or if its a modification of one of those chinese usb tables. They are also getting really angry with each other. For a bunch of Beatles fans the Hoffman forum is one of the angrier places on the internet. 3
Dusty Chalk Posted July 23, 2014 Report Posted July 23, 2014 They are also getting really angry with each other. I like how mildly you said that. 1
CarlSeibert Posted July 25, 2014 Report Posted July 25, 2014 Hopefully, it really is a reborn 1200. It made me sad when it went away. (Even though I've never owned one. It's the idea of the thing )
mikeymad Posted July 27, 2014 Report Posted July 27, 2014 switching over from listening to now...Was much better than I thought - keeper..(I do like my Liszt)
mikeymad Posted July 27, 2014 Report Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) lots of listening.... I was not expecting to keep this recording - but the 7th really did capture me - mono but I am fine with that.... Just too good of a performance and recording to consider purging.. worthy... Historically good but not great and recording not up to snuff to listen to. Another boxed set that I thought was throw away... wrong - No.22 captured great... (along with the others) Another I never expected to keep - these guys from the 1800's know what they are doing - recording is good - but everything else is there in spades. Fun with the insides as well.. What is this? and where did it come from? .. I don't know - but it is going to stick around for a bit... (70's goodness - you may know "Just remember I love you") Escape? - yes, yes I will... along with the rest of the tunes.. Okay... Starcastle - Fountains of Light.. what the actual Fuck? -- How did I have this for so long and not know that this album pretty much kicked ass? -- 1977 - Yes ripoff that I think is killer. (fan) (fuzzy phone pics... but fun evening).... Edited July 27, 2014 by mikeymad 2
MexicanDragon Posted July 28, 2014 Report Posted July 28, 2014 So, have I missed the U Turn impressions somewhere? I'm curious. Still wanting a Pro-ject Debut Carbon, but curious. **BRENT**
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