1210 - Journey to audionirvana @ PT

[Tiff_Needle]

Found a rather extensive article on SUTs

Interesting... Thought I'd share with you


http://www.vinylengine.com/step-ups-...rtridges.shtml

[AlexM]

Hi Alex,

Yes I bought it from F1 sport! That is good news then. But let's see if shuggies new collar design as the same diameter as the old one. Nevertheless that is good news. Although I do like DIY taks... I have so little time free for myself that normally things get left behind.


I've thought on going throughout that route... Doing the DIY audio PS. I have the utmost confidence that Paul Hynes PSU is outstanding... But so expensive! I have my doubts that the money invested on the PSu will have the same return in terms of sound. Normal on hifi.... But it really is expensive for a power supply.

What I might do is put the original PSU out of the 1210 and put it outside. Afterwards look for a kind soul that would lend me a PH PSU so that I can have a listen to it and judge if I should loose love of my euros to invest on the PSU.

Still a lot a things to spend money on

Hi,

Yes, externalising the existing psu as shown in the DIY PSU thread is pretty quick and easy.... only a couple of hours work and very few pounds. I have my doubts as to whether such a high grade regulated psu us justified on cost/benefit grounds until you have seen to all of the other costly areas. A cheap diy job will get you a long way, believe me!. I honestly think it did more for my turntable than the Jelco, or at least an improvement of a similar magnitude - it's that good!.

Regards,
Alex

[Tiff_Needle]

Anyone here with first hand experience with the fi yph phono stage?

[Tiff_Needle]

Here's a review - http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/fi3/yph.html

[Tiff_Needle]

Been looking at a Denon HA-1000 HeadAmp....

Any experiences here with it paired with a denon DL-103SA? How would it stand against say the A23 SUT?

In terms of phono stage matching with the HA-1000, any suggestions considering my initial remarks and current system (look at the initial comments).

Thanks

[Tiff_Needle]

Just pulled the trigger on a Denon HA-1000 HeadAmp to work with my brand new DL-103SA.

Hope it sounds good but a shame that I don't have a base of comparison.

It would be nice if someone could lend me on of these days an A23 SUT do to a direct comparison.

But before that I have to mount all the pieces and start getting familiar with this new setup.

I'll keep you posted.

[Tiff_Needle]

Last stop -> phono stage

Eeeerrrg... Hadn't a clue on how much did a certain phono stage cost,that I've liked for some time now from past experiences on audio shows and so forth, up until now! Wow!!

Talking about the BAT VK-P10se! Holly cow... So expensive! Guess I'll have to scratch this one from my wish list...

[Tiff_Needle]

Off topic:

Interesting sale http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?t=103158

Should be interesting with the 1210 with some mono records. The Jelco 750 is probably not the best fit for this cart... If it were, it would be a tempting purchase!

PS: I'm not related in any way with the seller!

[Tiff_Needle]

Coming back from the dead...

I have to choose a phono stage for my setup.

Any thoughts on ear 834p for my setup?

[Tiff_Needle]

Hi guys,

Still looking for a phono stage for my system... :.(

It's been a tough call.

Summing up, the status is (all to be mounted):

New cart DL-103SA
Heavy weight counter-weight for the Jelco Arm
Jelco SA-750D
AudioTechnica AT-LH18/OCC Headshell
Isonoe feet (black anodized finish) w/ subortane boots and glass discs
Arm plate for 750 from Greek ebay'er
New shuggie mounting collar
Bruil Weight
Denon HA-1000

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My current setup is composed by:
Jeff-Rowland Model 6 w/ BPS-6 Battery power supplies - power amp
Jeff-Rowland Synergy IIi - pre
Monitor Audio PL300
Digital side of the system is irrelevant for this discussion (it's anyway under revision)
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Some of the phono stages I've considered up to know, to which I'd like to have your opinions:

Leben RS-30EQ
EAR 834p
BAT VK-P10se
Croft RIAA
CJ EV1
Audio Note M3
Fi YPH
Icon Audio PS1