Vinyl. At Last.

[Ali Tait]

Well it's been a long time coming, but I finally have a vinyl front end up and running. I've had a 401 which has been languishing on the top of a wardrobe for the last several years. Finally decided to get it sorted out, so I have serviced it, bought a Jelco 250, a Denon 103r and I have the loan of a twin tier 300mm slate plinth whilst my own is being made. I have not had any vinyl in my system for getting on for 30 years.

David Brook has kindly lent me one of Nick's fantastic phono stages, and I also have coming one of Alan's (Firebottle) MC valve stages to try. I also have the built in MM/MC phono stage in my Threshold pre, and a Mayware SUT to try too, so spoilt for choice really!

Cart is brand new, so needs running in, and I've already noticed an improvement from last night to this morning. Currently playing through Nick's stage and sounding truly wonderful.

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[MartinT]

Excellent, Ali. I honestly thought you were on vinyl for ages, hadn't realised you'd stored it all away. It must all seem worthwhile now.

[Ali Tait]

It certainly does, though it seems to have a habit of emptying your bank account... :D

[Ali Tait]

Just got it all set up for the first time last night BTW.

[Macca]

Is that a 'Danger of Death' sticker I see on the TT? - Nice touch.

[Thing Fish]

Beautiful looking setup Ali. I love the look of slate plinths.

Are those shot glasses on the second shelf?

[Oldpinkman]

Looking good Ali. Welcome back to the black stuff

Richard
:cool:

[Ali Tait]

Is that a 'Danger of Death' sticker I see on the TT? - Nice touch.


Aye, thought it might keep the inquisitive away. Someone had them made up for a previous Owston. They say " Do not touch, not only will this kill you, It'll hurt the whole time you're dying" :D

[Ali Tait]

Beautiful looking setup Ali. I love the look of slate plinths.

Are those shot glasses on the second shelf?

:lol: I can see how you'd think that!

They are Perspex legs on my NVA streamer.

[Macca]

Aye, thought it might keep the inquisitive away. Someone had them made up for a previous Owston. They say " Do not touch, not only will this kill you, It'll hurt the whole time you're dying" :D

lol f'kin brilliant

[Ali Tait]

Looking good Ali. Welcome back to the black stuff

Richard
:cool:

Cheers Richard, it's great to have it back in my life.

[MartinT]

That 250 S-shaped looks quite like a 750. I used to have the straight version.

[MCRU]

ooo its looking damn cool dude

vinyl is now so 21st century and its addictive, you will find yourself scouring the web and local record stores for those long lost childhood favourites and don't forget the record cleaning machine which is an absolute must

for me it's 19080's funk and soul

happy listening

[Ali Tait]

LOL, just been looking at leaning machines on fleabay. That one from the man in Brazil looks good, just use your own vacuum cleaner.

[Reffc]

Very nice set up Ali; welcome back after your sojourn in the wilderness :thumbsup:

[MCRU]

LOL, just been looking at leaning machines on fleabay. That one from the man in Brazil looks good, just use your own vacuum cleaner.

lol

leaning machine is that to get you slim then? :lol:

[Ali Tait]

Cheers Paul. :)

[The Black Adder]

Nice... Shmoking!

I bet the slate plinth does well for the TT too.

[Barry]

Lovely set-up Ali. Just love the slate plinth for your 401. Not using the elecrostatics?

Anyway, welcome back to the world of vinyl.

[RichB]

Congrats and well done! Looks like a lovely deck and the rest of the system is pretty tasty too...

I finally got my vinyl rig sorted out today with a nice new addition...

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s468/richbritton/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0440-1.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/richbritton/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0440-1.jpg.html)

Happy times mate!:cool:

[Ali Tait]

Thanks chaps. Statics not in use at the moment Barry, that's the next project..

[Ali Tait]

That 250 S-shaped looks quite like a 750. I used to have the straight version.

It is the straight version Martin. :)

[MartinT]

It is the straight version Martin. :)

Umm, looks s-shaped to me. Must be something about the photo :scratch:

[The Barbarian]

Cool Aliwith the '401' {Dunno about the plinth & the rest of the bumf loike}

[Ali Tait]

Cheers mate.

[Thing Fish]

LOL, just been looking at leaning machines on fleabay. That one from the man in Brazil looks good, just use your own vacuum cleaner.

I use one of those and can recommend it wholeheartedly. Wonderful machine for a fraction of the price. Nice chap to deal with as well.

[Ali Tait]

Umm, looks s-shaped to me. Must be something about the photo :scratch:

D'oh! Misread your post and then made a mistake in my reply. It is indeed the s shape Martin. :doh:

[Firebottle]

I use one of those and can recommend it wholeheartedly. Wonderful machine for a fraction of the price. Nice chap to deal with as well.
Have you got a link please?

Alan

[Ali Tait]

Here you go-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PHK-Record-Cleaning-Machine-Vacuum-system-/161147941767?pt=US_Vinyl_Record_Cleaning&hash=item25852a7387

[shane]

LOL, just been looking at leaning machines on fleabay. That one from the man in Brazil looks good, just use your own vacuum cleaner.

Any chance of a link to that, Ali? Couldn't find it on a quick search.

[Ali Tait]

See post above Shane. :)

[shane]

I'm having a slow day...

[Ali Tait]

Looks great VFM, think I'll be giving one a go.

[Gazjam]

Nice one Ali, looking fwd to hearing her.
Good timing for me too, the black stuff is just round the corner for me too when I get the Lenco replinthed.

Already started scouring the charity shops for vinyl! :)

[Gazjam]

DP :doh:

[Gazjam]

Nice one Rich.


Congrats and well done! Looks like a lovely deck and the rest of the system is pretty tasty too...

I finally got my vinyl rig sorted out today with a nice new addition...

http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s468/richbritton/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0440-1.jpg (http://s1053.photobucket.com/user/richbritton/media/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0440-1.jpg.html)

Happy times mate!:cool:

[Ali Tait]

Nice one Ali, looking fwd to hearing her.
Good timing for me too, the black stuff is just round the corner for me too when I get the Lenco replinthed.

Already started scouring the charity shops for vinyl! :)

Cool, time for a gathering methinks. Are the mafia free next weekend?

[brian2957]

Aye what day you thinking about O' Great One .

[Gazjam]

Sunday good for me...

[brian2957]

+1 :)

[Ali Tait]

PM sent.

[Macca]

I know it's probably covered by Omerta but does the Scottish mafia have a making ceremony? I imagine you reciting an oath whilst holding a burning Russ Andrews catalogue in your palms.

[brian2957]

Russ Andrews :eek:Wash yer mooth oot Martin.:lol: That catalogue doesn't burn .

[Macca]

Oh well I guess since I'm not Scottish and my parents weren't Scottish even if I lived up there the best I could hope for would to become a connected guy.

[Ali Tait]

I know it's probably covered by Omerta but does the Scottish mafia have a making ceremony? I imagine you reciting an oath whilst holding a burning Russ Andrews catalogue in your palms.

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[MartinT]

That piccy didn't quite work out, Andy :eek:

[wiicrackpot]

Russ Andrews :eek:Wash yer mooth oot Martin.:lol: That catalogue doesn't burn .
Are you's sure?, stick it down his duke and it might just catch fire.

[wiicrackpot]

Russ Andrews :eek:Wash yer mooth oot Martin.:lol: That catalogue doesn't burn .
Are you's sure?, stick it down his duke and it might just catch fire.

p.s. @Martin, damn if i know how to do it, it was a picture of the Wicker Man burning, being a Scottish Mafia gathering,
i thought it was the appropriate ceremonial procedure, nevermind. :doh:

p.s.s. now i've got double post. :doh::doh::doh:

[brian2957]

11023

A picture from the last gathering of thescottishmafia :lol:

[Oldpinkman]

Ali

My parcel tracking says you've had an arrival! Hope you have fun with it!

Richard :)

[Ali Tait]

Yes, arrived safe and sound, just need a chance to have a listen..

[wiicrackpot]

11023

A picture from the last gathering of thescottishmafia :lol:

Don't be too gallus now, thats what i was trying to do but as usual, got my arse felt big style, i'm thinking there's something wrong with my PC.

Move on now, back on thread with that lovely 401.

[mido]

Just spotted this thread. So you finally got it set up then Ali?! :thumbsup:

I would be interested to hear what you think of the Mayware SUT btw, I have one also.

I have one of those Brazilian record cleaning machines too, great value for money!!

[Ali Tait]

Aye, it's sounding great. I've not really tried the SUT as yet, have a loan of the Firebottle demo MC stage at the moment, a nice bit of kit.

I'll let you know once I have a chance to give it a go.

[Firebottle]

Hi Ali,

OK you've had the phono a while now, we're all on tenterhooks (well I am anyway) so.........:thumbsup::thumbsup:

:):)

Alan

[Ali Tait]

I will, promise!

It's taken a while to get my head round things as it's all new to me.

[Ali Tait]

See here - http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?31140-Firebottle-Phono-Stage-Comparisons