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Si's space-saving system
Before I experiment with a 1210, I thought I'd post a pic of my system to date. Yes, I know a rickety wooden desk isn't an ideal base on which to mount a turntable, but I'm restricted by severe WAF guidelines. I'm trying to persuade her that a wall-mounted shelf wouldn't look ugly - wish me luck.
Simon
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KEF Reference 201/2, Quad II Classic Integrated, Pure Sound P10, Pure Sound T10, Pro-Ject RPM 10, Pro-Ject 10cc, Goldring Legacy, Atlas Mavros speaker cable, NVA interconnects, Merlin Black Widow mains cables
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I'm Jason.
Love the techno-robot thingy, and the speakers. Looks great.
And I particularly like your choice of vinyl... though I only have it on CD. Beirut are genuine originals and fantastic musicians... can't wait for the new album!
Jason
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I'm Neil.
Nice set up Simon.
I like the Robot too, what is it ?
Do you use any further isolation under your Audio Research pre and power ? The reason I ask is that while the Atacama table is good the glass can mess with the sound a bit IMHO. Try some small RDC cones under the pre/power. The P10 would benefit too but I think something compliant might be better. A set of RDC cups under the Roksan would be worth trying too, while you wait permission for your wall shelf.
Regards D S D L
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Regards Neil
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I'm Simon.
Hi Simon,
I guess I have no problems with WAF here - my wife thinks your valve amp looks beautiful!
Simon.
System 1: Marantz CD6000OSE, Beresford TC-7520, Marantz PM6010OSE, QED QNect II interconnect, Dual CS505 Mk3 turntable with Audiotechnica AT110E cartridge, Denon DRM-700A cassette deck, biwired B&W 685 S2 speakers on sand-filled Atacama SE24 supports.
System 2: Marantz M-CR610, JPW Gold Monitors, Chord C-Screen speaker cables, NAS drive.
System 3 (portable): Cayin N3
My website: Foxysounds website
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The little fella's a ZMP Nuvo - a very sophisticated personal robot, but that's not really saying much. I also have a Sony AIBO and, believe me, despite how amazing the technology is, the result ends up disappointing because it hints at how cool these things can be, but you're faced with a slow, dull robot that won't do as it's told (or do much at all). One day...
Thanks for the thoughts on isolation, Neil. I'll give it a go.
Simon
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KEF Reference 201/2, Quad II Classic Integrated, Pure Sound P10, Pure Sound T10, Pro-Ject RPM 10, Pro-Ject 10cc, Goldring Legacy, Atlas Mavros speaker cable, NVA interconnects, Merlin Black Widow mains cables
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I'm Neil.
No problem Simon
It would be interesting to see what you think about these suggestions, after you try them.
Regards D S D L
Regards Neil
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Haven't tried playing with the isolation yet, but I have installed my 1210, and what a difference! Music's suddenly so much more pacey and exciting, or in some cases just not ruined - I couldn't listen to 'First Night' by The Hold Steady on the Roksan, because it sounded so warbly, but the Technics keeps a grip and plays it how it should be played. I can't wait to hear how it sounds with a new PSU...
Simon
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KEF Reference 201/2, Quad II Classic Integrated, Pure Sound P10, Pure Sound T10, Pro-Ject RPM 10, Pro-Ject 10cc, Goldring Legacy, Atlas Mavros speaker cable, NVA interconnects, Merlin Black Widow mains cables
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