Recent upgrade - Ortofon SPU GT [Archive]

The Black Adder

11-03-2016, 20:20

Hi all.

Just recently I upgraded to a lovely SPU GT and I have to say, it's bloody lovely!

With is I also had Johnny of Audio Origami make me an additional counterweight and it's bob on.

I just love the sound of the SPU and it tracks beautifully. - I'm in love... and it looks smashing!

Very impressed. Big shout to Peter (Pet Rat) and Barry. Nuff said, innit!

Here are a couple of shots.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq295/musical_submarine/Tannoyista%20System/Tannoyista%20system%20update%202015/DSC01069.jpg

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq295/musical_submarine/Tannoyista%20System/Tannoyista%20system%20update%202015/DSC01070.jpg

Audio Al

11-03-2016, 20:38

Cart is lovely but WHAT'S that funny looking round thing on the platter mat :scratch:

Looks like you overdone the LP cleaning and it shrunk ;)

struth

11-03-2016, 20:41

Suits the table just perfectly Josie

The Black Adder

11-03-2016, 20:48

Thanks, Grant. It just seems to fit perfectly in every way...

lol.. 'That', Al is the latest single by The Coral and it's brill!!!

Audio Al

11-03-2016, 20:54

Thanks, Grant. It just seems to fit perfectly in every way...

lol.. 'That', Al is the latest single by The Coral and it's brill!!!

Nice 2 know vinyl is the " New way " :)

Marco

11-03-2016, 22:14

Looking great, Jo... Enjoy, and welcome to the SPU club! :thumbsup:

That built-in Jorgen Schou SUT really is rather special ;)

Marco.

IslandPink

11-03-2016, 23:15

Now that is cool - a proper MUSIC-making combo !

petrat

12-03-2016, 08:09

Yes, it is a seductive little blighter ... delighted it's working for you :D

The Black Adder

12-03-2016, 09:08

Thanks guys. Yep it's sounding sweet. A great combination. I guess the next thing is to move to a 12" 3012 but as it stands I'm really enjoying it. :)

Barry

12-03-2016, 12:38

The SME arm was originally designed with the Ortofon SPU in mind. It's a moot point if the 12" arm will be better, but for what it's worth, that is what I would use.

Glad it's all working well Josie.

kininigin

12-03-2016, 13:16

Hi all.

Just recently I upgraded to a lovely SPU GT and I have to say, it's bloody lovely!

With is I also had Johnny of Audio Origami make me an additional counterweight and it's bob on.

I just love the sound of the SPU and it tracks beautifully. - I'm in love... and it looks smashing!

Very impressed. Big shout to Peter (Pet Rat) and Barry. Nuff said, innit!

Here are a couple of shots.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq295/musical_submarine/Tannoyista%20System/Tannoyista%20system%20update%202015/DSC01069.jpg

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq295/musical_submarine/Tannoyista%20System/Tannoyista%20system%20update%202015/DSC01070.jpg

Absolutely love the look of your deck :wow: Must sound a bit special.

Jimbo

13-03-2016, 21:26

Nice one Jo, great to move onto something even better with the SPU?

Suits the Turntable very well too!

anubisgrau

13-03-2016, 22:13

was this NOS or serviced (if yes, where?)?

anubisgrau

20-03-2016, 22:03

was this NOS or serviced (if yes, where?)?

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petrat

21-03-2016, 08:07

History is unknown, but it is in really good condition, Gordan.

eu_73

21-03-2016, 08:37

I really like the Ortofon SPU, a very musical cartridge.
An also your TD 124 is very very good looking :)

anubisgrau

21-03-2016, 09:06

History is unknown, but it is in really good condition, Gordan.

thanks, i was more interested to know about good place which can bring life into a worn one. though there is one for sale near me, recently serviced at a small workshop in budapest. i will try to hear it when i come back from japan though i dont have high hopes against my current SPU spirit / tango 999 combo....