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andyrlb
19-05-2018, 17:06
Hi guys, first of all I should say that I know very little about TT’s and absolutely nothing about this TT but it came as part of a purchase.
I’ve always believed that these are not for Hifi enthusiasts , is that correct?
Trouble is I sold all my vinyl [emoji30]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/07df60acca7067c7036c77f37640236d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/849cebfb8965de4b8e372e4ac593f387.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/17958c9e3c336bf40d8bc4d1621c81ec.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/df782a22ab0bc13e70f60f884ace136d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/11ee7e97b16a034ff63246ab087a2ad4.jpg




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walpurgis
19-05-2018, 17:10
They are a nice turntable even in standard condition and are certainly 'Hi-Fi' quality!

That looks a very good one by the way.
ziggy47
19-05-2018, 17:11
Absolutely hi-fi [emoji1303]


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andyrlb
19-05-2018, 17:16
They are a nice turntable even in standard condition and are certainly 'Hi-Fi' quality!

That looks a very good one by the way.

Thanks Geoff, ok here comes a TT newbie question... how do I know if this is mm or mc ?


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walpurgis
19-05-2018, 17:30
The cartridge head is an Ortofon and should be MM, but I believe they did make an MC that shape. There should be a model number on it. You can bung a standard headshell on the arm to fit regular shaped cartridges with half inch mounting holes if you want.
andyrlb
19-05-2018, 17:31
The cartridge head is an Ortofon and should be MM, but I believe they did make an MC that shape. You can bung a standard headshell on the arm to fit regular shaped cartridges with half inch mounting holes.

Cheers Geoff


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andyrlb
19-05-2018, 17:37
Absolutely hi-fi [emoji1303]


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Cheers Ziggy


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andyrlb
19-05-2018, 17:42
Cheers Geoff


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It’s an Ortofon concorde pro S


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walpurgis
19-05-2018, 17:57
https://www.ortofon.com/concorde-pro-s-p-169
andyrlb
19-05-2018, 17:59
https://www.ortofon.com/concorde-pro-s-p-169

MM then, I think .
Thanks again Geoff


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walpurgis
19-05-2018, 18:22
MM then

Yup. It may sound OK, but it's not what I'd use.
andyrlb
19-05-2018, 18:25
Yup. It may sound OK, but it's not what I'd use.

I won’t be keeping it Geoff, the wife is patient and forgiving when it comes to my love of Hifi but she’s drawn the line at 100’s of albums around the lounge again [emoji20]


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walpurgis
19-05-2018, 18:29
Just buy one record and play it over and over again. She'll soon cave in. ;)
andyrlb
19-05-2018, 18:30
Just buy one record and play it over and over again. She'll soon cave in. ;)

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Audio Al
19-05-2018, 18:39
Change the wife or grow a pair :D
andyrlb
19-05-2018, 18:44
Change the wife or grow a pair :D

[emoji23][emoji23] she is laughing too ... and googling your whereabouts!!
I had the most beautiful Michell focus one S that I sold ( bloke flew in from Paris for it ) so I’m not sure the technics will cut it after that .


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walpurgis
19-05-2018, 18:51
[emoji23][emoji23]I had the most beautiful Michell focus one S that I sold ( bloke flew in from Paris for it ) so I’m not sure the technics will cut it after that

I reckon it would.
Audio Al
19-05-2018, 18:51
[emoji23][emoji23] she is laughing too ... and googling your whereabouts!!
I had the most beautiful Michell focus one S that I sold ( bloke flew in from Paris for it ) so I’m not sure the technics will cut it after that .


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You will be surprised how good they are , As said , change the head shell and invest in a half decent cartridge , Set up the VTA and tracking weight and away you go , You DO HAVE ROOM for some LP's even if you keep them under the stairs in a box , All homes have some room , Just start out with a dozen of your favourites , from ebay or car boot sales , Oh what fun and you WILL notice a big sound improvement over CD or streaming :eyebrows:
walpurgis
19-05-2018, 18:54
The Techie is actually really nice to use. Everything just works so well, it feels classy.
andyrlb
19-05-2018, 18:56
You will be surprised how good they are , As said , change the head shell and invest in a half decent cartridge , Set up the VTA and tracking weight and away you go , You DO HAVE ROOM for some LP's even if you keep them under the stairs in a box , All homes have some room , Just start out with a dozen of your favourites , from ebay or car boot sales , Oh what fun and you WILL notice a big sound improvement over CD or streaming :eyebrows:

Ok ok I submit , I will give it go .
Car boot here I come


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Audio Al
19-05-2018, 18:59
Ok ok I submit , I will give it go .
Car boot here I come


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You need to be early or the dealers buy up anything interesting and leave the Mrs Mills and Harry Seacome :eek:
Normal prices that I pay are £1 - £2 each , Make sure you take the LP out and look for damage / scratches
andyrlb
19-05-2018, 19:01
You need to be early or the dealers buy up anything interesting and leave the Mrs Mills and Harry Seacome :eek:
Normal prices that I pay are £1 - £2 each , Make sure you take the LP out and look for damage / scratches

Cheers Allen, not time tomorrow as I’m traveling up north for Hifi


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