Get yer Turntables out for the lads Competition [Archive]

MCRU

16-04-2011, 19:56

Right then, up until the end of the month (and maybe beyond), I am running a photography competition for all turntable owners, simply post the best picture you have or can take of your T/T in action, I will be deducting points for background mess such as bottles of aftershave and pots of tea or general clutter, feel free to edit your picture after shooting as it will be worth the effort. I am not asking permission to use the photos like last time so post away please, I would prefer see the turntable actually playing a record if possible.

Prizes as follows, the winner gets to choose his/her prize and so on down the pecking order:-

1. Blue Horizon Record Mat
2. 20 LP Inner Sleeves
3. Bottle of Record Cleaning Fluid
4. Gold Plated HDMI Cable 2 Metres
5. 2 Metres of Belden 19364 Mains Cable
6. Silver Plated UK Mains Plug
7. Isoclean Power 13 Amp Audio Grade Fuse
8. Martin Kaiser Silver Plated IEC Connector
9. 5 x De-Oxit Wipes

Get snapping guys and may the best picture win.

chris@panteg

16-04-2011, 20:29

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/chrispanteg30/Armtransplant023.jpg?t=1302985702

MCRU

16-04-2011, 20:36

Nice but no cigar mate, look at the state of that mucky old keyboard to the right, get yer duster out quick...:eek:

chris@panteg

16-04-2011, 20:40

:doh: :eyebrows:

:lol:

Yes , yes so the wifey keeps telling me :rolleyes:

etphonehome

17-04-2011, 04:36

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/CrispySeaweed/Technics1-1.jpg

Marco

17-04-2011, 06:47

Nice pictures, Ernest (very artistic), but it would've been better if they had been clickable to be enlarged.... ;)

Marco.

Tarzan

17-04-2011, 13:38

:stalks::stalks:Very, very nice Ernest, well done

etphonehome

17-04-2011, 13:51

Thanks.

Marco, thanks for the tip but unfortunately I don't have the know-how to do the clickable links to enlarge the photos...so instead, I have enlarged it.

Beobloke

17-04-2011, 15:01

Well here's my 'Techie' loaded up and in action.

You never said it had to be an SL1200.......;)

Marco

17-04-2011, 15:04

Marco, thanks for the tip but unfortunately I don't have the know-how to do the clickable links to enlarge the photos...so instead, I have enlarged it.

Looks awesome now, Ernest - job done. You've won. We can all go home! :lol:

Marco.

P.S How do you find the Oyaide weight with the MN platter?

DSJR

17-04-2011, 15:09

Hey Adam, you need an SL1360 to add to the collection :)

MCRU

17-04-2011, 18:06

Adam,
Any Technics is fine, yours does look rather cool I must admit, maybe you could entice Mr Price back as I miss him dearly, is he reviewing the Time Step Technics this month or is Raf doing it would you know, that would be a damn fine pic. The 309 is adored here don't you know. :)

Spectral Morn

18-04-2011, 00:16

I will post some photos but I can't find my cable for connecting the camera :( Old age creeping in :eek: I put it away somewhere for safety....now I can't find it.

Regards D S D L

prestonchipfryer

18-04-2011, 06:42

This is my Technics SL1200

4286

4287

John

Click pic to enlarge.

keiths

18-04-2011, 10:37

My piss-poor effort

http://www.simister.com/public/techie.jpg

Technics SL-1500. Taken with HTC Tattoo Android phone with Vignette photo app.

Beobloke

18-04-2011, 11:51

Hey Adam, you need an SL1360 to add to the collection :)

Tell me about it. I've even got a full boxed set of autochange spindles for one, in readiness!

Tarzan

18-04-2011, 21:12

ARrrgh!!!! Can members please stop posting images of the Oyaide mat and weight, they look really cool:)

MCRU

18-04-2011, 21:46

I will post some photos but I can't find my cable for connecting the camera :( Old age creeping in :eek: I put it away somewhere for safety....now I can't find it.

Regards D S D L

you take the memory card out of your camera and stick it in your pc somewhere?

Spectral Morn

19-04-2011, 13:59

you take the memory card out of your camera and stick it in your pc somewhere?

Its an older laptop so I don't think it has that option Dave :doh::scratch: now where O where is that cable........

Regards D S D L

UV101

19-04-2011, 22:41

Ere you go! Was looking for an excuse to try and capture the new blue LED's!

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/Trunky1812/Technics%20SL-1200/IMG_0681.jpg

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/Trunky1812/Technics%20SL-1200/IMG_6412Large.jpg

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/Trunky1812/Technics%20SL-1200/IMG_6411Large.jpg

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/Trunky1812/Technics%20SL-1200/IMG_6410Large.jpg

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/Trunky1812/Technics%20SL-1200/IMG_6409Large.jpg

http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr332/Trunky1812/Technics%20SL-1200/IMG_6405Large.jpg

Marco

19-04-2011, 23:01

Hi Ian,

Nice! How are you finding the Michell clamp? :)

Marco.

UV101

19-04-2011, 23:37

Good evening Marco!!!!

The clamp is ace! I'm really impressed at the overall sound even with the basic cartridge I'm using at the mo (Goldring Elektra). I'm hoping that the 103 is back soon (Been nearly 3 months now).

I've been using the clamp and achromat since Jan. I was pleased when I ready the thread you started about the clamp. I must admit, I prefer the look of yours~!! ;)

Got the cable ready to rewire the arm (which will definitely be sorted before the Denon comes back!!) After that, just the feet then i'll sit back and listen for a bit before I tackle the phono stage. Currently I've got the phono stage from the Merdian 200 series pre running stand alone with a decent PSU but I think i'll end up going valve :eyebrows:

I need to sort this blue led fetish out! I've even been messing with filters on the SB display!!! :doh:

WOStantonCS100

20-04-2011, 03:38

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz80/TCKA1ESa/1200cntst_a.jpg

WOStantonCS100

20-04-2011, 04:07

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz80/TCKA1ESa/them3.jpg

Beobloke

20-04-2011, 09:18

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz80/TCKA1ESa/them3.jpg

I sooooo want one of those! :eek:

Jac Hawk

20-04-2011, 14:58

Do ya recognise the deck dave?

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb371/jachawk9000/art.jpg

MCRU

20-04-2011, 20:40

Not really, hope your moderating skills are better than your photography ones.....:ner::lolsign:

MartinT

20-04-2011, 21:03

http://www.mtc.me.uk/images/Technics_DV_DV1.jpg

Reid Malenfant

20-04-2011, 21:10

http://www.mtc.me.uk/images/Technics_DV_DV1.jpg
I'd love one of those arms, but i can't justify it or any other as i have too few records. However, i'd like that one if i could justify the expenditure 4308

MartinT

20-04-2011, 21:26

i'd like that one if i could justify the expenditure

It's a keeper ;)

Jac Hawk

20-04-2011, 22:01

Not really, hope your moderating skills are better than your photography ones.....:ner::lolsign:

easy tiger:ner: look closely :ner: are you sure you don't recognise it:eyebrows:

Anyway i'll take some more once i get my camera and tripod back off my bro, is there any particular pose you'd like the deck in, i could glue on some party brests and do one page 3 style for ya:eyebrows:

Jac Hawk

21-04-2011, 12:24

This any better for you Dave?

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb371/jachawk9000/artycloseup.jpg

MartinT

21-04-2011, 12:42

Grainy!

prestonchipfryer

21-04-2011, 13:01

This any better for you Dave?

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb371/jachawk9000/artycloseup.jpg

Excellent.

MCRU

21-04-2011, 19:59

Of course I know it was my TT matey it's just the photo is hardly David Bailey...

Jac Hawk

21-04-2011, 22:01

Grainy!

It's ment to be grainy! it's called ARTISTIC:doh:

:lolsign:

Jac Hawk

21-04-2011, 22:09

Sorry mate i couldn't find any half naked models to garnish the deck with "david bailey" style.

this was the original photo though

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb371/jachawk9000/SDC10707.jpg

AND NOT A GRAIN IN SIGHT

MCRU

21-04-2011, 22:11

That's better although the thread is titled get yet techies out not get yer cartridges out!

colinB

21-04-2011, 22:12

Prefer the grainy one. Make a good t shirt print.

MartinT

21-04-2011, 22:16

Prefer the sharp one :lol:

Jac Hawk

21-04-2011, 22:17

To be honnest mate if you want a full pic of a deck they are all gonna look kinda the same, there's only so many angles you can shoot from, and most of them are gonna look like a cheap snap shot of the TT, I'm gonna try to get a really long exposure with the arm in motion over the vinyl, get more of the deck in too.

Sorry if the cart offends btw:ner:

Marco

22-04-2011, 08:33

Ok, here's some of my own baby:

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/4471/img4495w.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/img4495w.jpg/)

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9582/img0172id.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/img0172id.jpg/)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/6492/img0352u.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/i/img0352u.jpg/)

http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/6971/img0177oj.jpg (http://img847.imageshack.us/i/img0177oj.jpg/)

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/3091/eimg0502.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/eimg0502.jpg/)

Marco.

Tarzan

22-04-2011, 12:26

Very nice Marco, that MN platter is that a polished finsh?:)

Marco

22-04-2011, 12:32

Cheers. Aye, polished by me (and my best friend Captain Brasso)! :eyebrows:

Marco.

MartinT

22-04-2011, 15:25

Yes, I must get the Brasso out for mine sometime. Currently busy cleaning loads of vinyl.

Tarzan

23-04-2011, 06:57

Good work, looks more attractive than other MN platters l have seen:)

WOStantonCS100

23-04-2011, 07:58

As porntastic as this thread is turning out to be, it would be really cool to see a thread of all AOS members' turntables, Technics and otherwise. Does one already exist?

Marco

23-04-2011, 08:18

Good work, looks more attractive than other MN platters l have seen

Churz, Andy. I think that the bonded copper mat helps, too. The edge that shows around the rim of the platter looks quite attractive... The other thing is that MK5 Techies, with their gloss-black tops and blue lights, look nicer than the more common and slightly prosaic looking MK IIs :)

Biff, we could quite easily rename the thread and make that happen. I'm not sure what David's idea was when he started the thread.

What do you think, David? :cool:

Marco.

MCRU

23-04-2011, 09:06

Get yer TT's Out For The Lads sounds damn fine to me and adds more members contributions too although KiIng will probably win as I remember his TT's look marvellous.

Marco

23-04-2011, 09:14

Well there you have it, folks, so go for it! :)

I'll amend the title of the thread accordingly.

Marco.

Reid Malenfant

23-04-2011, 09:45

Marco

23-04-2011, 09:48

We aim to please :)

That looks very nice, Mark, and all lit up inside your 'fridge', too! Very, erm, 'cool'! :lol:

Marco.

Reid Malenfant

23-04-2011, 09:53

:lolsign: Yesh it's cool as a cucumber in the friddggee :exactly:

Marco

23-04-2011, 10:01

Yesh, perfect for the weather we're having - slabs of chilled vinyl!

Have you tried fitting your G800? ;)

Marco.

Reid Malenfant

23-04-2011, 10:13

I haven't thought about it to be honest as i'm not exactly sure what kind of condition the stylus is in :scratch: Somewhere round here i have a 60 - 100X microscope type thing-a-majig so i could possibly take a close look at it & see if it's fit for use & possibly give it a whirl :)

colinB

23-04-2011, 10:39

Is that vinyl the soundtrack to U.F.O the tv series?

Reid Malenfant

23-04-2011, 10:47

Is that vinyl the soundtrack to U.F.O the tv series?
No, not exactly ;) It's this (http://www.discogs.com/Higher-Intelligence-Agency-The--Pete-Namlook-SHADO-EP/release/74067), which is kind of what you might call a tribute to the series if you like.

Namlook really likes his SF by the looks of things as loads of his CDs have samples from various sci fi films :)

Clu2RrSLngY

chris@panteg

23-04-2011, 11:32

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/chrispanteg30/DSCF0212.jpg?t=1303558270

John

23-04-2011, 11:50

only got a phone cam so not sure if I should add Salvation

chris@panteg

23-04-2011, 11:54

Try it :)

MartinT

23-04-2011, 12:04

http://www.mtc.me.uk/images/Technics_DV_DV2.jpg

Marco

23-04-2011, 13:21

That's a cracker, Martin - AWESOME!! :stalks: :eek:

And the Michell clamp compliments the DV perfectly. It's the perfect aesthetic match :)

Marco.

MartinT

23-04-2011, 13:46

Thanks. It does look rather nice with the Michell clamp, I agree.

Spectral Morn

24-04-2011, 16:19

A few of mine.

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/021.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/003-Copy.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/019.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/012-Copy.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/011-Copy.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/020.jpg

Regards D S D L

Mike g

24-04-2011, 16:28

Hi dsdl, is that my old mk5- if so looks great. Is it one tt with a plinth cover or 2?

Mike

prestonchipfryer

24-04-2011, 16:32

A few of mine.

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/019.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/012-Copy.jpg

Regards D S D L

I see you have the glass discs with your Isonoe feet, obvious answer I suppose, but do they make a worthwhile improvement? Some really good photos as well.

Regards

John

Spectral Morn

24-04-2011, 16:33

Hi dsdl, is that my old mk5- if so looks great. Is it one tt with a plinth cover or 2?

Mike

Hi Mike

Its the silver one and once again thank you for selling it to me and packing it so well too.

Regards D S D L

Spectral Morn

24-04-2011, 16:36

I see you have the glass discs with your Isonoe feet, obvious answer I suppose, but do they make a worthwhile improvement? Some really good photos as well.

Regards

John

My jury is still out on a lot of Technics stuff yet. I will let you know when I have made a decision on glass shelf, vs Granite, vs RDC vs RDC and glass coasters etc, etc, etc.

Regards D S D L

chris@panteg

24-04-2011, 16:40

Hi Neil

Great pics of two serious Techy's , you have the best of both eh ;)

BTW the cartridge tags on the V look impressive , not SME's own i take , should i ask how much ?

Spectral Morn

24-04-2011, 17:15

Hi Neil

Great pics of two serious Techy's , you have the best of both eh ;)

BTW the cartridge tags on the V look impressive , not SME's own i take , should i ask how much ?

Not sure Chris, they are what came on the arm, I bought it S/H. I don't know what it is, could be an SME cable from some time ago.

Regards D S D L

chris@panteg

24-04-2011, 17:18

Not sure Chris, they are what came on the arm, I bought it S/H. I don't know what it is, could be an SME cable from some time ago.

Regards D S D L

Ahh , could be Kondo stuff perhaps , it looks silver .

Are you happy with the two Techy's then ?

Spectral Morn

24-04-2011, 17:25

Ahh , could be Kondo stuff perhaps , it looks silver .

Are you happy with the two Techy's then ?

Works in progress Chris ;)

Regards D S D L

Beechwoods

24-04-2011, 17:37

That is a gorgeous looking turntable Neil. The arm, mat and clamp look fantastic :)

Spectral Morn

24-04-2011, 18:21

That is a gorgeous looking turntable Neil. The arm, mat and clamp look fantastic :)

Thanks Nick

Regards D S D L

Marco

24-04-2011, 18:31

MCRU

24-04-2011, 18:39

Marco,
I realise you own the forum and can say what you like but as they say in Yorkshire....strap back...MN platter, boring, SME arm, boring, SL1200, boring, let's talk about something interesting and fresh...Huddersfield Town FC getting promoted soon....yyyyyyeahhhhhhhhhh

Marco

24-04-2011, 18:44

Lol - well I'm rather interested in what Neil has to say on the subject, especially as I know that a) he's got discerning ears (ones I respect and value), and b) he is painstakingly thorough when assessing equipment! :)

Huddersfield town? Ha - you will support Mickey Mouse teams!! :lol:

Marco.

Spectral Morn

24-04-2011, 18:46

Lovely pics and collection of Techies, Neil! :respect:

Is that a Clavis strapped to the SME V on the blue Techy? It's one of the few Lyras I like!

Interesting putting a Frog on a Jelco.... :eyebrows: Not sure that's a combo I'd have gone for. Have you tried the Frog on the SME V? That should work really well.

You need to summarise your thoughts on the Techies soon. I'll be interested to know what your thoughts are on the subject. Just checking, you've got an MN bearing, haven't you?

Marco.

Yes its a very low hours Clavis. Nice when you get it right but its an awkward customer that really sounds best using a MM stage and a quality SUT ime.

I think you are right about the Frog (yes sounds great on my Graham and on the SME), though its not too bad on it. I have a heavy Ortofon 7500 that should work quite well on the Jelco. Yes there is a Mike New bearing in the equation ;)

Regards D S D L

Marco

24-04-2011, 18:51

The Frog works really well on the SME V - I've heard that combo, and it's rather good! Loads of detail and finesse.

The Jelco only really comes into its own with high-quality MMs (like the current Nagaokas), or ideally, low-compliance MCs, such a the DL-103, SPU, EMT, etc. You also need to hear it with a top-notch aftermarket headshell fitted, such as the Oyaide, or the high-mass Ortofons and Audio Technicas, which are available.

That makes a massive difference! The stock headshell is quite poor, IMO, and isn't representative of the superlative engineering of the rest of the arm.

So which T/T has been given the (huge) advantage of the MN bearing? ;)

Marco.

Spectral Morn

24-04-2011, 19:00

The Frog works really well on the SME V - I've heard that combo, and it's rather good! Loads of detail and finesse.

The Jelco only really comes into its own with high-quality MMs (like the current Nagaokas), or ideally, low-compliance MCs, such a the DL-103, SPU, EMT, etc. You also need to hear it with a top-notch aftermarket headshell fitted, such as the Oyaide or the high-mass Ortofons and Audio Technicas.

So which T/Ts been given the (huge) advantage of the MN bearing?

Marco.

I am not sure I agree entirely re the Jelco. It has sounded pretty good with a couple of the MC's I own...not the Clavis though. The VDH Frog is a Gold :) which is very tasty indeed.

If I start messing with head shells this will never get done ;) + the cost is a tad high for the ones you mention. I do have a few Sumiko's though; not tried those yet.

The blue deck has the MN bearing.

Regards D S D L

Marco

24-04-2011, 19:02

Okies, if you want, I'll send you a nice Fidelity Research headshell to try, along with that PSU we discussed ;)

Trust me, if you like the Jelco with its stock headshell, you'll soak yer nappy when you hear it with a decent one! :booty: :lol:

Marco.

Spectral Morn

24-04-2011, 19:03

Okies, if you want I'll send you a nice Fidelity Research headshell to try, along with that PSU we discussed ;)

Trust me, if you like the Jelco with its stock headshell, you'll soak yer nappy when you hear it with a decent headshell! :bum:

Marco.

Thank you very much. Yes please :):cool:

Regards D S D L

Marco

24-04-2011, 19:05

Ok, PM me yer addy, again, and I'll organise it this week :)

Marco.

Spectral Morn

24-04-2011, 19:18

Will do..thank you :)

Regards D S D L

synsei

26-04-2011, 21:51

http://www.mtc.me.uk/images/Technics_DV_DV2.jpg

Ok, I gotta admit to somet here, I've never heard a Dynavector arm...

I've admired them from afar over the years, especially as they appear as if they might be a lost limb from a mini T800 Terminator (I'll be baack!!!!). There's a lot going on within the design of this arm and it appears to push aside all known conventions in tonearm design. I'm guessing it is not a massy arm, but it sure as hell looks as if it could support a Rolls Royce Ghost, and what's with all the knobbly knobs and sticky out bits???

So, in your own words, tell me what the DV is all about... On your marks... Get set... GO!!!! :cool:

MartinT

26-04-2011, 22:07

Think of it as two arms, one mounted on the end of the other. The massive gantry (and it sure as hell is a massy arm) deals only with horizontal motion, is magnetically damped and is counterbalanced with the big weight on the end. The small arm is very light, deals only with vertical motion, has its tracking weight set by a spring and is counterbalanced with the small weight on its end.

The result is a massy arm with huge damping to give the horizontal motion a feeling of being set in concrete - at least as far as the cartridge is concerned at groove velocities. The vertical motion is so sprightly, in comparison, that it tracks warped records with ease, in fact laughs them off. There is *nothing* in my collection that it cannot track.

That's all for now, but feel free to ask more questions.

RochaCullen

27-04-2011, 15:39

Ok, I know its a shocking photo, but its all I have available at the moment:

http://i830.photobucket.com/albums/zz230/rochaCullen/TD160/TD160.jpg

I'll let you boys figure out what it is (fairly obvious really).

I have been meaning to post some pics of my whole system for a little while now. Must get on and do it. :rolleyes:

MartinT

27-04-2011, 17:32

The control knob looks like Thorens. The arm looks like an Acos? The clamp is definitely a Michell :)

Alex_UK

27-04-2011, 17:58

The control knob looks like Thorens. The arm looks like an Acos? The clamp is definitely a Michell :)

I'd agree on the Thorens control... Rega R200? (Based on the Acos Lustre, I think?)

Tim

27-04-2011, 18:11

I don't have a flying f... clue what it is, but I like the look of it :)

Can I have one :eyebrows:

RochaCullen

28-04-2011, 13:15

I don't have a flying f... clue what it is, but I like the look of it :)

Can I have one :eyebrows:

It shouldn't be too hard to get one. Its a TD160 put in a new plinth with a new top face plate and a new arm plate. The arm is a Rega R200, totally rewired with silver plated litz, with a Denon DL304. I got everything for peanuts, apart from the DL304 which I got for cheap enough considering how much it is new.

I'll take some decent pics of the whole system when my gainclone monoblocks are finished.

etphonehome

28-04-2011, 15:35

A few more...
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/CrispySeaweed/IMG_0002-33.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/CrispySeaweed/IMG_0003-43.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/CrispySeaweed/IMG_0001-16.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm232/CrispySeaweed/IMG_0007-19.jpg

DSJR

28-04-2011, 15:56

Apologies for being a pain, but is the cartridge either level or parallel? these shots make the arm appear to either be up at the back, or the cartridge tilted as viewed from the front... Could just be the lighting and the angle of the shots I expect..

etphonehome

28-04-2011, 16:29

Hi...it is the angle of the shot that makes it appears so.

Alex_UK

28-04-2011, 17:57

Love the first (blue lit) one, very cool.

kcc123

28-04-2011, 18:10

Those pictures are gorgeous, so is the turntable. :)

Tarzan

28-04-2011, 19:37

Arrrgh another Oyaide weight, supurb pictures and turntable:)

MCRU

28-04-2011, 20:26

Arrrgh another Oyaide weight, supurb pictures and turntable:)

Someone is selling a lot of Oyaide weights (not me though). :steam:

Nice pics, some members who I know have good looking decks are shying away for some reason, unless they are all pigging out on cadbury easter eggs....:eek:

kcc123

28-04-2011, 22:19

Here is one of my turntables, not quite a Linn killer, but does the job perfectly without any issues. :lol:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC07270copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1160932copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC07292copy.jpg

MCRU

29-04-2011, 10:24

Welcome back King, let's see some more of your collection again please?

synsei

29-04-2011, 11:03

Captured with my very humble camera...

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af316/Sgtgrash/Hifi%20Stuff/AoSComp1-1.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af316/Sgtgrash/Hifi%20Stuff/AoSComp2.jpg

BTH K10A

29-04-2011, 15:40

No bling here but don't let that fool you ;)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/IMG_0909.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/IMG_0908.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/IMG_0910.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/IMG_0920.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/emttsd15/IMG_0919.jpg

WOStantonCS100

29-04-2011, 16:27

BTH K10A

29-04-2011, 16:48

Nice! That's a 930, right? The 938 would fit real nicely atop my rack.:)

Yes it's a 930. It dates from 1963 and would originally have had an Ortofon 229 arm but was changed for an EMT 929 sometime in the 70's

alfie2902

30-04-2011, 00:38

May as well add the DP-6000 .....

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/alfie2902/IMG_0625.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/alfie2902/IMG_0614.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/alfie2902/IMG_0618.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/alfie2902/IMG_0619.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/alfie2902/IMG_0621.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/alfie2902/IMG_0620.jpg

Marco

30-04-2011, 00:52

Nice one, Alfie - looking good! How's the SPU sounding now that it's bedded in? :)

Marco.

alfie2902

30-04-2011, 01:35

Nice one, Alfie - looking good! How's the SPU sounding now that it's bedded in? :)

Marco.

It's sounding very nice mate :) But to be honest the DP-6000 still needs some work & I've not found my final SUT yet!

The SPU Royal has a Replicant 100 stylus which seems quite sensitive to setup & as you know there's very little adjustment with a GM SPU! I've been experimenting with spindle to pivot dimentions. The FR64 STP is 230mm but the SPU headshell puts the stylus a couple of mm infront of my downloaded arc protractor so setting the STP at 232mm seems to make a difference, but which is better i'm not yet sure!

The DP-6000 may still yet get re-plinthed & needs new footers & the mat sorting out!

SUT's I've been playing with alot for the last month, Guy sent me up 6 or 7 different SUT's to try with the Royal, mostly vintage MIC transformers & I've also played with both A23 trannies. Ortofon recomend >100 ohms but I seem to be finding better results at about 30 to 60 ohms! The Altec Peerless 4722 at about 38 ohms seem to suit the Royal very well & I'm looking around for a pair! The Hashimoto transformers look quite interesting to if a little expensive to pick up a pair just to try. I might yet write a little up about the SUT trials.
It soon became obvious that the quality of the transformer i.e. winding, core etc make as much difference as as matching the load!

Anyway, perhaps this is not the right thread for all of this ;)

MCRU

02-05-2011, 16:25

Keep em coming guys.

prestonchipfryer

02-05-2011, 18:43

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/prestonchipfryer/lyra-1.jpg

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/prestonchipfryer/mauvetechnics.jpg

Same t/t, Lyra Dorian (top), Denon 103r (bottom)

chris@panteg

02-05-2011, 18:47

New Cartridge , John ?

Lyra Dorian

prestonchipfryer

02-05-2011, 18:54

Hi Chris, no old photo (well not that old, last year).

John :)

chris@panteg

02-05-2011, 19:02

You had the Dorian before the 2M black , ahh i see , and you prefer the Black ?

prestonchipfryer

02-05-2011, 19:18

Yes, found the Dorian was a tad too bright. But haven't tried it since the addition of the Oyaide mat/weight, so, when in the mood will give it a try.

John :)

kcc123

04-05-2011, 00:00

Here are some more pictures of my turntables

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02718copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02732copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02731copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02716copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02713copy-1.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02707copy.jpg

MartinT

04-05-2011, 05:51

Fab decks as usual, King.

Marco

04-05-2011, 07:11

Mike

04-05-2011, 07:28

Not the best pic in the world, but what the hell....

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3168/p3092806.jpg
By shian7 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/shian7) at 2011-05-04

Spectral Morn

04-05-2011, 08:07

Two more of mine....

Oracle Delphi mk4

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/LondonSept07Hi-FiShowandHomehi-f-4.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/LondonSept07Hi-FiShowandHomehi-f-5.jpg

SME Model 20

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii364/davros124/Einstein015.jpg

Regards D S D L

MartinT

04-05-2011, 08:17

I always thought the Oracle is a stunning deck, Neil. How do they compare?

Spectral Morn

04-05-2011, 08:26

I always thought the Oracle is a stunning deck, Neil. How do they compare?

Hi Martin

Very different to each other. The Oracle is open and airy while the SME 20 with the Graham on it is more weighty with better bass than the Oracle but lacks the magical delicacy of the Delphi. Overall though I would have to say the SME is the better (as an all rounder) deck but only just.

Regards D S D L

kcc123

04-05-2011, 13:38

Fab decks as usual, King.

Hi Martin,

Thanks you for your very kind comment!:)

kcc123

04-05-2011, 14:35

Yes, shockingly sexy pics as usual, King!

What's the mat you're using on the DP80? One of the guys here, Alfie, has got a Denon, and he's struggling to find a quality aftermarket mat that will fit the rather unusually shaped platter :)

Marco.

Hi Marco,

Oh….sexy pics? I love a very different kind of them which can provoke me with a sense of excitements, no wet dreams though. Hehe! :lol:

The mat is the Funk Firm Acromat on the Denon. It offers a more natural sound than the original, with darker background and better transparency. The SDS mat is more dynamic and lively in comparisons, a vivid kind of presentation

kcc123

04-05-2011, 14:51

Here is a potential giant killer but badly needs a better arm and plinth. I am going to install a Hadcock GH228 on it, with which the mounting distance is 212.8mm and the L75 arm is 210.8mm.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02760copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02755copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02753copy.jpg

kininigin

04-05-2011, 15:05

i dont have the best camera so this is the best i can do

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/kininigin/PICT0022.jpg

kcc123

04-05-2011, 16:07

i dont have the best camera so this is the best i can do

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m639/kininigin/PICT0022.jpg

Wow! :stalks:
That is a very sexy turntable. I love it.

MCRU

04-05-2011, 16:12

I have 2 x GL75's in the garage worse for wear, I was going to renovate them and move them on as I don't have enough room in my music room, 1210, 401 and now a 110 all jockying for position, is it possible to build an arm-lead splitter box the tone-arm cables from all 3 TT's go into one box out from there via single set of cables and then into the pre-amps phono stage?

kcc123

04-05-2011, 17:12

Hi David,

I think what you need is a switch box but it will definitely compromise the sound to some extend. It is your call, convenience or sound quality?

MartinT

04-05-2011, 17:49

i dont have the best camera so this is the best i can do

Nice finish on the Techie, Darren. That must have taken some polishing.

Techno Commander

04-05-2011, 18:23

That must have taken some polishing.

Or maybe not. (http://www.djhardwares.com/tecoforsl1.html) :)

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/djmazter_2157_346697479

MartinT

04-05-2011, 18:26

Ah! :doh:

Alex_UK

04-05-2011, 18:30

That's a very cool idea - I'd like a yellow one!

Marco

04-05-2011, 18:34

I thought it'd be bloody lilac!! :lol:

Marco.

MCRU

04-05-2011, 19:21

Or maybe not. (http://www.djhardwares.com/tecoforsl1.html) :)

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/djmazter_2157_346697479

Does it come in pink?

MCRU

04-05-2011, 19:22

Its mickey mouse with 1 ear!

kininigin

04-05-2011, 19:37

Or maybe not. (http://www.djhardwares.com/tecoforsl1.html) :)

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/djmazter_2157_346697479

How very dare you, i stripped and hand sanded,sprayed and polished the deck thank you very much :ner:

Here's the proof http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=6204

Although im regreting not choosing a nice hot pink colour :doh:

Alex_UK

04-05-2011, 19:46

I thought it'd be bloody lilac!! :lol:

Marco.

If they did it... :eyebrows:

Jac Hawk

04-05-2011, 19:57

That's a very cool idea - I'd like a yellow one!

If you're any good with a spray can you could get a finish like that or even better, i'm thinking about doing a translucent red over silver on the sl1800, when i have a bit of time to kill

MartinT

05-05-2011, 05:40

My SL-1210 featuring my new purchase, a Shelter 501-II.

http://www.mtc.me.uk/images/shelter501.jpg

chris@panteg

05-05-2011, 09:35

Very nice !

So now you have 3 very fine carts to choose from , feel rather inadequate with my El cheapo AT :(

alfie2902

07-05-2011, 16:05

Yes, shockingly sexy pics as usual, King!

What's the mat you're using on the DP80? One of the guys here, Alfie, has got a Denon, and he's struggling to find a quality aftermarket mat that will fit the rather unusually shaped platter :)

Marco.

Thanks for asking that Marco! I did suspect it was a achromat with the centre label removed. The DP-80 was a generation later than my DP-6000 & built on the strengths of the 6000. One of the main differences was the platter though! The DP-80 had a split platter to help cancel external vibrations & is infact flat & not stepped like my DP-6000 platter.

The Achromat does look favourite though! I just need to talk to Arthur at Funk & find out how they cut/turn them down, then I'll get the centre cut out of mine!

Hi Marco,

Oh….sexy pics? I love a very different kind of them which can provoke me with a sense of excitements, no wet dreams though. Hehe! :lol:

The mat is the Funk Firm Acromat on the Denon. It offers a more natural sound than the original, with darker background and better transparency. The SDS mat is more dynamic and lively in comparisons, a vivid kind of presentation

Lovely pics of lovely TT's again! :eyebrows:

alfie2902

07-05-2011, 16:06

My SL-1210 featuring my new purchase, a Shelter 501-II.

http://www.mtc.me.uk/images/shelter501.jpg

Looking very nice indeed! :eyebrows:

MartinT

07-05-2011, 18:09

Thank you! I may re-house the Shelter in a Dynavector headshell, which is even more substantial than the Sumiko.

kcc123

08-05-2011, 10:38

Thanks for asking that Marco! I did suspect it was a achromat with the centre label removed. The DP-80 was a generation later than my DP-6000 & built on the strengths of the 6000. One of the main differences was the platter though! The DP-80 had a split platter to help cancel external vibrations & is infact flat & not stepped like my DP-6000 platter.

The Achromat does look favourite though! I just need to talk to Arthur at Funk & find out how they cut/turn them down, then I'll get the centre cut out of mine!

Lovely pics of lovely TT's again! :eyebrows:
Hi alfie,

Thank you!

kcc123

08-05-2011, 10:46

Thank you! I may re-house the Shelter in a Dynavector headshell, which is even more substantial than the Sumiko.

Hi Martin,

I can imagine the stock Dynavector headshell will also sound better than the Sumiko.

Wakefield Turntables

10-05-2011, 19:51

just thought i'd send a few piccies of my techie 1210. I've added them as an attachment so I hope you can see them. Modifications include

Mike New base plate
Mike New bearing
Mike New Platter
Mike New Tonearm board
SME V (Teflon coated silver + customised silver cartridge tags+dampening)
AT OC/II cartridge
Nordost TYR tonearm cable - Terminated with Eichmann silver bullets
Timestep HSE power supply
Isonone Feet
Strobe/Light and Pitch controller disabled
Dust cover mountings removed
Internal components minimised
Intrinsic sorbothane dampening

Hope you like :eyebrows:

Reid Malenfant

10-05-2011, 19:55

Get some net curtains before your techy goes missing :rolleyes: Not to mention the rest of your equipment :doh:

MartinT

10-05-2011, 20:03

Very nice, Andrew. How did you find installing the base plate? ;)

Wakefield Turntables

10-05-2011, 21:14

Get some net curtains before your techy goes missing :rolleyes: Not to mention the rest of your equipment :doh:

I usually have the blinds down and the equipment rack is usually lower as well, its been temporarily setup, it'll be rebuilt when the valve equipment and electrostatics arrive in the next 2-3 weeks :eyebrows::eyebrows:

Wakefield Turntables

10-05-2011, 21:16

Very nice, Andrew. How did you find installing the base plate? ;)

Well I must admit I buggered up the aluminium chasis the 1st time so I had to scrounge one from my 1200 which I use for spares but to be honest it's not very hard, you just need to spend a little time planning how to install it.

MCRU

10-05-2011, 21:16

Nice pics although I fear there is nothing in the prize pot in your league. :lol:

Wakefield Turntables

10-05-2011, 21:18

Nice pics although I fear there is nothing in the prize pot in your league. :lol:

David,

Thats just my bloody luck, I never win anything anyway :lol:

Tarzan

10-05-2011, 21:20

Very nice but for god sake get it out of the way of the window!

MartinT

10-05-2011, 21:40

I can imagine the stock Dynavector headshell will also sound better than the Sumiko.

It really does!

Marco

10-05-2011, 21:51

That doesn't surprise me either. There's a reason, you know, why I'm always telling folks with Jelco 750s to ditch the stock headshells (basically Sumikos) and buy an Oyaide, or some of the high-mass NOS ones! ;)

The Sumikos are ok, but definitely not the last word in headshell design...

Some great pics here, folks, so keep 'em coming! :)

Marco.

kcc123

10-05-2011, 23:12

The best turntable in the world?:lol:

The legendary Linn LP12

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC01991copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC01975copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC01788copy.jpg

Marco

10-05-2011, 23:17

:guns: :guns:

;)

Marco.

kcc123

10-05-2011, 23:27

Hi Marco,

It seems that you hate those fruit boxes, but what about this one?:)

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1150103copy.jpg

And this one:eyebrows:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1150144copy.jpg

synsei

11-05-2011, 00:17

Oh God, I think I just wet myself :lolsign::lolsign::lolsign:

Loving that Michell :clapclapclap:

MCRU

11-05-2011, 08:45

MCRU

11-05-2011, 08:45

Tarzan

11-05-2011, 09:59

Those Gyrodecs are timeless- makes me want to buy one on looks alone, and what is the motor on the second T/T doing being used as a record weight?;)

chris@panteg

11-05-2011, 10:11

The Gyro with the SME looks great .

So does the LP12 , still a lovely looking thing .

Tarzan

11-05-2011, 11:03

True

MaksK

11-05-2011, 11:54

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz80/TCKA1ESa/them3.jpg

Love this pic. Wich record weight is that?

kcc123

11-05-2011, 15:54

Another fruit box, this is called The Legend from AR.:ner:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC07401copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC07402copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC07389copy.jpg

Alex_UK

11-05-2011, 15:57

:eek: How many turntables have you actually got, King?

DSJR

11-05-2011, 16:11

A PROPER WORKING Legend ain't no fruitbox guv'nor. Quite the opposite in fact, very lively yet with refinement almost in the best PT class. Some of these later AR decks had poor bearings though, and I believe the model-name was changed when the bearing was re-worked. the early decks looking like this had severely wobbly bearings and the sonics were extremely poor, much worse than any rega or pro-ject IMO. A later one was in a different league entirely I thought and an EB101 is an extremely good value used deck I think - prices were around a ton for ages on these latter decks - far better than a knackered old Ariston IMO.

MCRU

11-05-2011, 16:15

DSJR

11-05-2011, 16:19

I take it that you plot don't want some background into these old record playing machines. Fair enough - I won't bother :(

MCRU

11-05-2011, 16:26

I take it that you plot don't want some background into these old record playing machines. Fair enough - I won't bother :(

The smiley I posted (:)) is there to indicate I was having a joke, a sense of humour does help to reciprocate mate.

I had an EB101 for many years and it was sound, of course I am interested in TT culture and history, keep em comin.

JazzBones

11-05-2011, 16:35

I take it that you plot don't want some background into these old record playing machines. Fair enough - I won't bother :(

Keep giving us the history and info Dave. I can assure everyone that Dave knows his TTs and although sometimes we have disagreed I respect his long experience and indepth knowledge, it could save someone the heartbreak of buying a polished turd ;)

Ron :cocktail:

kcc123

11-05-2011, 18:04

Those Gyrodecs are timeless- makes me want to buy one on looks alone, and what is the motor on the second T/T doing being used as a record weight?;)

The weight on the Acoustic Signature Analog One mk3 turntable is a record weight with LED showing speed accuracy. This turntable does not belong to me but if I had the money I would definitely buy it. :)

kcc123

11-05-2011, 18:11

:eek: How many turntables have you actually got, King?

Not as many as you might think, but enough to keep me happy. I have just more than ten turntables.:cool:

Alex_UK

11-05-2011, 18:20

Not as many as you might think, but enough to keep me happy. I have just more than ten turntables.:cool:

Not as "bad" as I thought, then! They are such elegant and tactile devices - who can resist! (I only have 4, modest ones...)

WOStantonCS100

11-05-2011, 21:38

Love this pic. Wich record weight is that?

It's a TTWeights Classic (aluminum) record weight. I love it; but, if your cart is especially wide, this is not the one for you. They probably have other options in that case and/or another company entirely would be a good choice.

Thanks for the compliment on the pic. Generally, I suck as a photographer!

nat8808

13-05-2011, 21:28

Crappy Fruit Box...

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/972/p1010033xt.jpg

nat8808

13-05-2011, 21:46

Look at the shine on that!

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3264/p1010012gb.jpg

Better photo from the back unfortunately..

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1721/p1010025td.jpg

And finally from the front:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6426/p1010007yu.jpg

P.S. Does it count if you no longer own the turntables? I never take good photos till it's time to move on..

prestonchipfryer

14-05-2011, 05:38

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/prestonchipfryer/ttttt.jpg

Taken with my new NEX5. Just pratting about.

Marco

14-05-2011, 09:15

Look at the shine on that!

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3264/p1010012gb.jpg

Better photo from the back unfortunately..

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1721/p1010025td.jpg

And finally from the front:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6426/p1010007yu.jpg

Very nice, Nat. Rather understated, but classy! Now there, an acrylic platter looks absolutely fab, but not on a Techy....... ;)

Marco.

Slippershod

14-05-2011, 12:52

wow, John, the industrial chic (?) of your silver technics with the oyaide is just knock-out...

MCRU

14-05-2011, 13:20

Oyaide mat and weight, every home should have one. :lolsign:

MCRU

14-05-2011, 13:21

John is definately in the prize running for his SL1200 with Oyaide even though he didn't buy it from me. :steam: :)

DSJR

14-05-2011, 13:32

You sure you're not touting for business squire??????? :lolsign:

MCRU

14-05-2011, 13:34

You sure you're not touting for business squire??????? :lolsign:
A shameless plug for certain but I just love the things and they look so sexy..

:lolsign::lolsign:

Tarzan

14-05-2011, 13:54

John, your silver Techie/ Oyaide looks the muts, how does the 2M Black perform on it- you had a Lyra before it did you not.Again that T/T does look cool:).

prestonchipfryer

14-05-2011, 15:29

John, your silver Techie/ Oyaide looks the muts, how does the 2M Black perform on it- you had a Lyra before it did you not.Again that T/T does look cool:).

Thanks for the compliments you guys. The 2M is the best MM I've ever heard (and that's quite a few I can tell you). The bass is rock solid and tuneful (something not heard by me from any other combination that I've had). The mids sound just right and the treble is, on the right recording, good. Compared to the Lyra it's not as brightly lit but detail is just as good. I love it. Before I had the Tecchie/SME V some recordings never sounded 'right', if you get my drift. With this combination most, and I mean most recordings sound bloody marvellous. You know the saying 'knocks CD into a cocked hat' well it does, and then some.

John :cool:

prestonchipfryer

14-05-2011, 15:33

John is definately in the prize running for his SL1200 with Oyaide even though he didn't buy it from me. :steam: :)

:ner::ner::ner:

Thanks David. Glad you like it, I do as well. The plugs and cables I had are excellent though. C'mon everyone, invest in decent mains cables/plugs.

John

prestonchipfryer

14-05-2011, 15:35

wow, John, the industrial chic (?) of your silver technics with the oyaide is just knock-out...

:lolsign:

I'd never thought of it as industrial, but know what you mean. It looks sci-fi.

John

Slippershod

14-05-2011, 16:15

well, I did wonder about that term, but hoped I'd get away with it... :lol:

great looking deck, regardless.

Tarzan

14-05-2011, 16:43

nat8808

14-05-2011, 23:40

Very nice, Nat. Rather understated, but classy! Now there, an acrylic platter looks absolutely fab, but not on a Techy....... ;)

Marco.

I'll have to pull out me Pink Triangle pics..

Marco

14-05-2011, 23:45

Yes, please do. They might reduce the bling around here a bit! :eyebrows:

Marco.

prestonchipfryer

15-05-2011, 05:54

John,sorry to bang on a bit, l have an SME V, l maybe put on my second 1200, l did it before using a Helikon, the sound was amazing, but not very musical compared to my stock 1200 using the Helikon in the Sumiko headshell, so does the 2M Black address this?:)

Yeah, I would say it does, it's not 'in yer face' like the Lyra. And is it musical?I think so; but I think it's the whole sum of my system which makes it so. The trouble with us audiothingies is we are never quite satisfied with what we have, are we! So we keep looking for something that we think is there but we don't know where it is; if you get my drift. If you like the sound of your system then you are doing well. :lolsign:

John

Tarzan

16-05-2011, 15:50

Funnily enough l love the sound of my lightly tweaked Techie, as the sound is so musical, l would like to transfer this musicality to my second Techie/ SME V, so l will post nearer the date of purchase for new cartridges:)

Marco

16-05-2011, 16:20

Hi Andy,

Nice one. How are you finding the Michell clamp? :)

Marco.

Tarzan

16-05-2011, 17:52

Yes not bad thanks Marco, l like what it does, bit more control, refinement- and it looks cool, a worthwhile tweak in my mind, l brought a Bren 1 record weight earlier in the month and l like what that does as well:cool:

Marco

16-05-2011, 18:31

Cool - glad you like it, mate :)

Marco.

prestonchipfryer

16-05-2011, 19:09

Couldn't resist posting this one:

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/prestonchipfryer/DSC00097.jpg

Barry

16-05-2011, 20:27

MCRU

16-05-2011, 21:11

looks like a library photo too, cheating are we? :lol:

MCRU

16-05-2011, 21:12

looks like a library photo too, cheating are we? :lol:

Proof of ownership may be required..........:lol:

prestonchipfryer

17-05-2011, 13:52

Or this

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/prestonchipfryer/tecchie17.jpg

cuddles

17-05-2011, 17:34

Or this

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/prestonchipfryer/tecchie17.jpg

That's the DBs! If that's white - that's what I want mine to look like. Show us some more please. How did you do it?

prestonchipfryer

18-05-2011, 11:14

Not white, standard finish, just a trick of the light.

John

chris@panteg

18-05-2011, 11:30

Not white, standard finish, just a trick of the light.

John

Hi John

I'm starting to look at the 2M black most closely , its got a lot going for it eh :)

prestonchipfryer

18-05-2011, 12:05

Hi John

I'm starting to look at the 2M black most closely , its got a lot going it eh :)

Hi Chris,

It certainly is no slouch. It has that MC quality of transparency (well almost) and it would be difficult to say it was either a MM or MC in a blind listening test, IMHO. It compares very well with much more expensive carts IMLE.

John :)

Alex_UK

18-05-2011, 12:25

That's the DBs! If that's white - that's what I want mine to look like. Show us some more please. How did you do it?

Faceplate covers are available... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Technics-Parts-Faceplate-Cover-Turntable-SL1200-WHT-/140540858650?pt=DJ_Gear_Lighting&hash=item20b8e3511a#ht_582wt_905

prestonchipfryer

18-05-2011, 12:38

Faceplate covers are available... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Technics-Parts-Faceplate-Cover-Turntable-SL1200-WHT-/140540858650?pt=DJ_Gear_Lighting&hash=item20b8e3511a#ht_582wt_905

Well yes, around 60 smackeroos. Of course you could always paint it yourself, after removing it. Or ask your local, friendly paint shop, if you have one, to paint if for you.

:)

prestonchipfryer

18-05-2011, 17:27

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/prestonchipfryer/DSC00115-1-1.jpg

This is the last one -I promise.

MCRU

18-05-2011, 17:34

When my new slate plinth arrives for the Garrard 401 any day now you will all be playing 2nd fiddle...oooo errrrr sorry got carried away then I am not in this competition!

cuddles

18-05-2011, 17:55

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/prestonchipfryer/DSC00115-1-1.jpg

This is the last one -I promise.

Hey, that's some trick of the light :scratch: I've seen those face plate covers but what I like is the white look with the printing as well - the industrial look. Why didn't they do a white vesion :doh: I need a negative Technics to fit in my slowly developing, missus approved, grey/white room

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m262/mumblescuddles/P1010387.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m262/mumblescuddles/P1010389.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m262/mumblescuddles/P1010385.jpg

Sorry for thead drift :)

Marco

18-05-2011, 17:59

Hi Simon,

Nice pics (and room) - you need to put those in The Gallery (if you haven't already done so) :)

Also nice to see a decent record collection, as well as a good hi-fi system! ;)

Marco.

cuddles

18-05-2011, 18:06

Cheers Marco -in the gallery they go ;)

prestonchipfryer

18-05-2011, 18:15

Yes looks really nice - and tidy; compared with mine it's like a palace :lolsign:

nat8808

22-05-2011, 15:46

Looks lovely - but is the belt meant to have a twist in it?

It is supposed to... god knows why.

nat8808

22-05-2011, 15:49

looks like a library photo too, cheating are we? :lol:

I hope that's aimed at me and the Well Tempered deck! If so I'm flattered..

They're all pics for Ebay from a few years ago.

nat8808

22-05-2011, 15:51

Hey, that's some trick of the light :scratch: I've seen those face plate covers but what I like is the white look with the printing as well - the industrial look. Why didn't they do a white vesion :doh: I need a negative Technics to fit in my slowly developing, missus approved, grey/white room

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m262/mumblescuddles/P1010387.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m262/mumblescuddles/P1010389.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m262/mumblescuddles/P1010385.jpg

Sorry for thead drift :)

Is that a home or a Berlin hi-fi showroom?

Allan W.

23-05-2011, 02:53

My 1210 with a Jelco and my go to cartridge Technics MC 310 with 1/2"adapter.
This p-mount Moving Coil cartridge was originally designed for the Technics SL-10. It was recently given the Ruby Tip Sound Smith treatment.

WOStantonCS100

23-05-2011, 05:20

chris@panteg

23-05-2011, 11:01

Everyone talks about getting the synergy right with a 1200 , i never thought until recently about using one of the old vintage Technics cartridges , I'm thinking the 310mc will be very good indeed in the stock techy arm .

MCRU

23-05-2011, 20:27

Reid Malenfant

23-05-2011, 20:33

<snip> Right then, up until the end of the month (and maybe beyond), I am running a photography competition for all turntable owners, simply post the best picture you have or can take of your T/T in action

So when is it ending then? :scratch: It's been a while :lolsign:

MCRU

23-05-2011, 20:40

So when is it ending then? :scratch: It's been a while :lolsign:

This is the shortened answer:-

New website done by Hamish (http://www.f8creates.com/) and associates, ready to launch, problem, I have over 700 products to put on, not ready as take ages to do, I also have another business venture starting 01.06.11 which I need to get ready, I also build power cords for a living as well as umpteen other things, result is I am letting the comp. go on for a bit longer as I like photos of TT's anyway as I am a sad twat.

OK..........:ner:

Reid Malenfant

23-05-2011, 20:51

No worries, i don't expect to win anyway :lolsign:

:ner:

Just thought it might be interesting to know the last entry date :lol:

MCRU

23-05-2011, 21:03

No worries, i don't expect to win anyway :lolsign:

:ner:

Just thought it might be interesting to know the last entry date :lol:

Have you sent your photos in bud?

LAST DAY FOR POSTING OF PHOTOS IS 31.05.11 and the winners will be notified 01.06.11, the first winner will get a pm from me telling him of his good fortune, once he has replied with his choice of prize from the list originally posted I will knock it off the list on the thread and pm 2nd prize winner etc, etc, hope that is fair, rather than give somebdy a prize they may not want they can choose their own from the list.

MCRU

23-05-2011, 21:06

Is there the slightest chance David Price would send pictures of his vinyl spinners for us mere mortals to peep at? The Marantz would be nice to see. Would you give him a nudge Adam?

alfie2902

23-05-2011, 21:36

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/chrispanteg30/DSCF0212.jpg?t=1303558270

Chris, do you still have the Voyd? Which one is it? Fast becoming one of my favourite TTs!! :)

WOStantonCS100

23-05-2011, 23:05

...I am letting the comp. go on for a bit longer as I like photos of TT's anyway...

Can I put my vote in for continuing the pic posting indefinitely, even after the comp is over? No doubt, there will be new (and old) members who can contribute greatly to our need to shamelessly salivate over these objects of desire.

Allan W.

24-05-2011, 02:28

I hear that is a very nice sounding cartridge. How do you like it?

Before the retip job by Soundsmith it was a little to laid back for my taste. Now it is clean and smooth without being bright, a perfect match for my system.

MCRU

24-05-2011, 15:10

Can I put my vote in for continuing the pic posting indefinitely, even after the comp is over? No doubt, there will be new (and old) members who can contribute greatly to our need to shamelessly salivate over these objects of desire.

good idea, when we change TT's as we often do then new pics can be added as well as new members pics also

Reid Malenfant

24-05-2011, 15:19

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad240/speakermark/TT/Image1-1.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad240/speakermark/TT/Image2-1.jpg

http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad240/speakermark/TT/Image3-1.jpg

Aiwa AP2600 / Nagoaka MP11 boron

Nice to see the product prejudice has ceased :eyebrows:

:cool:

Have you sent your photos in bud?

Does that answer your question? :eyebrows:

I was the first person to post a non Technics deck..

Thing Fish

24-05-2011, 15:34

Does that answer your question? :eyebrows:

I was the first person to post a non Technics deck..

That's why it was forgotten...:lol:

Reid Malenfant

24-05-2011, 15:36

That's why it was forgotten...:lol:
:ner: :ner: :ner:

MCRU

24-05-2011, 15:47

Does that answer your question? :eyebrows:

I was the first person to post a non Technics deck..

Sorry I did see it and was well chuffed as I did not know Aiwa made a decent turntable, you are in the prize running so titter yee not.:)

The Grand Wazoo

24-05-2011, 18:28

Ohhhhh go on then, here are my efforts.

The first couple are Gyrodecular:

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/9772/dscf3480p.jpg

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/9145/dscf3473.jpg

Followed by The Famous Lump of Fudge:

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4314/dscf3455o.jpg

And both together:

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/6097/dscf3482q.jpg

Slippershod

25-05-2011, 09:14

decca ffss do it for me ... although I prefer the black ones in the original arm (aesthetically).

Beobloke

25-05-2011, 11:50

I did not know Aiwa made a decent turntable

They made a couple and they also made even better than RM's AP2600.

Here's mine.... :)

prestonchipfryer

25-05-2011, 12:08

Very nice but looks scarily complicated, although I'm sure it isn't. I would love to have one of those. :)

prestonchipfryer

25-05-2011, 12:51

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/prestonchipfryer/sme3.jpg

Just one more then.

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx309/prestonchipfryer/sme5.jpg

Big Vern

27-05-2011, 22:36

Hi Dave,

As promised, a few more pictures of the Onkyo PX-100M - I've decided that a career in photography would not be a good idea - I certainly think they are better than my original efforts, however, and I have tried some arty 'on the angle' close-up shots! :lol: (:doh:)

Hope they fit the bill, anyway:

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x471/vermontdankin/Platter5.jpg

and another -

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x471/vermontdankin/Platter4.jpg

and another -

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x471/vermontdankin/Platter2.jpg

and finally -

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x471/vermontdankin/Platter1.jpg

Best Wishes,

Paul.

MartinT

27-05-2011, 22:44

It's great to see another Dynavector arm in action, Paul. Is that a DV-501?

chris@panteg

27-05-2011, 22:50

Paul , that's disturbingly attractive , be honest now , do you kiss it goodnight :)

Marco

27-05-2011, 22:51

It's great to see another Dynavector arm in action, Paul. Is that a DV-501?

Indeed, and doncha just lurve the platter on the Onkyo... Now *that* is a genuine thing of beauty!! :stalks:

Marco.

Big Vern

27-05-2011, 23:26

Hi Martin,

'It's great to see another Dynavector arm in action, Paul. Is that a DV-501?'

It's a 505, but both the 5 and 1 are of a similar vintage and finish. Interestingly, I have tracked down 8 other owners of the Onkyo PX-100M, and several use or have used Dynavector arms. Indeed, when I got hold of my unit, the original armboard was set up for a 501.

Paul , that's disturbingly attractive , be honest now , do you kiss it goodnight
Chris/Marco - I haven't started kissing my beloved...errm...I mean turntable, but a loving pat at the end of an evening sesh ( :eek: ) is often given :lolsign: There we are, tone suitably lowered!

Cheers,

Paul.

Rare Bird

28-05-2011, 00:27

That copper platter just makes my jeans far too tight :eyebrows:

WOStantonCS100

28-05-2011, 04:08

The first couple are Gyrodecular:
Followed by The Famous Lump of Fudge:

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4314/dscf3455o.jpg

And both together:

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/6097/dscf3482q.jpg

Lump of fudge... that's a very cool and interesting arm/cart; had to google it. And right next to it, a lump of fudge pressed into a vinyl waffle. Perfect.

The Grand Wazoo

28-05-2011, 06:08

Lump of fudge... that's a very cool and interesting arm/cart; had to google it. And right next to it, a lump of fudge pressed into a vinyl waffle. Perfect.

You may have missed Barry's thread about it here (http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=10774)