New (Change of Turntable Advice) appreciated.

[Boyse6748]

All this has come about due to a recent acquisition of an all time favourite tonearm. (Dynavector DV507 Mk II).

Anyway, now I have got this arm, what Turntable would you advise?

My current TT. (Townsend Rock 7) will have to go to fund whatever is chosen but I'm in a complete dilemma what to get or if it will even match up to the sonic quality of what I've all ready got. I know the arm will be better but as for the rest of it...... I have no idea.

As a complete uneducated punt, I was thinking maybe the Grail Audio 301 (completely rebuilt) and the SMD Granite plinth but that's just a guess in the dark. Or perhaps something more modern!

There also appears to be many differing views about Plinth materials, i.e slate / granite / wood and it seems to be a bit of a minefield as to what is best.... or even preferred.

Unfortunately, I can't afford to buy it all and then compare, so the sale will have to fund the purchase. "Let's hope I don't make the biggest mistake in ever"

I have been out of the general TT market for many years as I only have ever had the Townsend models, so I am not educated on what is good / bad or indifferent.

It must sound madness, but I really am happy with what I've got but the Dynavector has got me a little more than just curious.

budget (with the sale of the Rock / Merlin / SME) possibly about 4K.

I'm not suggesting you choose a TT for me, but any pearls of wisdom or advice really would be appreciated.

Best

Peter




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[Haselsh1]

Seriously Peter, no advice from me, my turntable days are over but what a dilemma...? Lucky bugger

[farflungstar]

The grail is an exceptional rebuild. I've pm'd you about the rock should you decide to sell.

[walpurgis]

My immediate thought was that something from Nottingham Analogue could be wonderful with that arm.

http://nottinghamanaloguestudio.co.uk/turn_tables/

[cre009]

Is there a problem with running the new arm on the Rock? I always thought the Rock was pretty good provided you can live with the trough.

[farflungstar]

That was my thought but the arm is to heavy for a suspended deck. Another thought might be a separate arm pod by speedy Steve - but I'm not sure if that's doable wth the rock layout...

[cre009]

That was my thought but the arm is to heavy for a suspended deck. Another thought might be a separate arm pod by speedy Steve - but I'm not sure if that's doable wth the rock layout...

I don't know enough about either component. I have heard a few versions of the Rock but not used one. The Rock 7 has some kind of air suspension. How heavy is the arm compared to others? I am using a Zeta which is supposed to be pretty heavy.

[Boyse6748]

It's a shame you have dumped this post in here with few responses. Thought is was worth more!!

Oh well, such is life!,,


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[cre009]

That was my thought but the arm is to heavy for a suspended deck. Another thought might be a separate arm pod by speedy Steve - but I'm not sure if that's doable wth the rock layout...

I have been looking at the specs and operation - looks to be another order of heaviness compared with ordinary arms so I now understand why suspended decks are ruled out.

It may be possible to be creative and rig some kind of sprung block underneath the arm if installed on the Rock 7 to alleviate the weight issue but still have acoustic isolation. Other than that it has to be a deck with solid plinth and feet such as one of the better DDs that accept different arms or one of the idler drives. Martin T has a review here and at TAS where he is using a Technics.

[struth]

Be inclined to go The NA way too mighty fine decks