Get Yer Turntables Out For The Lads 2020

[The Vinyl Adventure]

This was VERY popular last time it was done but that's a few years ago now, YNWAN won it if I remember correctly.

Anyway I thought it would be a good idea to run a new one as a lot has changed on AOS in the last few years. To all you analogue diehards who have pride in your vinyl spinners here's a chance to show it off and practice your photography skills.

Rules are simple..............

Post as many different decks as you want, all at once or spread out in between other postings.

The images must be of your own personal turntable not a library image.

The winning image will be judged on both the photographic skills of the owner and the way the image is presented.

PRIZES are being offered for the best ones courtesy of The Vinyl Adventure.

The thread will run until Christmas for allocation of prizes, winners will be chosen by Capt Daffteee and myself.

Obviously I am not participating for a prize so am starting the thread off with one of my own below.

BTW photobucket still works you just have to pay them money now, dropbox can be used to upload and store your images or if you struggle, email me the image itself and I will post it up.

Prizes for the best pictures are as follows:

Winner gets £100 worth of vinyl and or accessories of their choice off the TVA website

2nd prize is £75 worth of vinyl or accessories

3rd prize is £50 worth of vinyl or accessories

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AMG Giro with 9W2 arm and Benz Micro LP-S Cartridge

https://www.thevinyladventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/amg.jpg

[Lurch]

My Brinkmann Bardo with Origin Live Conqueror 3C & Transfiguration Axia S.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200913/0c1919de8933dfaef6ecf2237003d9b9.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200913/95aa856c89f94f5ea6ea8775bfb4eeb0.jpg

[Lurch]

My Ariston RD80SL with Linn Basic Lvx and A&R P77Mg in my 80s rig.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200913/19a2db41acf19f682143ffb17c4ae030.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200913/f666dd324626d97fa5389a20c8542543.jpg

[Wakefield Turntables]

Oh blimey! I'm not entering this as I have the photographic skills of a brick wall!! I'm more than happy to enjoy reading the thread and wondering over those more artistic than myself.

[karma67]

love a good picture me.

https://i.postimg.cc/tCxqf8R6/IMG-4189.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/L5fszWnj/IMG-4184.jpg

[RobbieGong]

Oh blimey! I'm not entering this as I have the photographic skills of a brick wall!! I'm more than happy to enjoy reading the thread and wondering over those more artistic than myself.

Come on Andy, you've some very nice decks - take a number of pics and upload the best of a bad bunch then :D

[Wakefield Turntables]

Come on Andy, you've some very nice decks - take a number of pics and upload the best of a bad bunch then :D

Maybe at some point. I'm afraid they will be pretty poor.

[CageyH]

I am not going to win with a modified SL1200, but enjoy seeing what exotic equipment other forum members have.

[moodybuilder]

I am not going to wing with a modified SL1200, but enjoy seeing what exotic equipment other forum members have.
A modded al1200 can be a strikingly good looking deck, so send in pics.

[willbewill]

My recently acquired Ariston RD40 - rare DC version

https://i.postimg.cc/m2d06Sz9/20200901-131647.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/x1wpWp0X/20200901-131728.jpg


And with its brother in my 'disco' system

https://i.postimg.cc/TYWrZdhc/20200901-152633.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/G25y5VCN/20200901-152703.jpg

[paulf-2007]

28541good innit, smaller than my avatar

[Roy S]

My 401

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50343410022_28782ee7bd_o.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50343409977_13c2321edd_o.jpg

[Gerry]

.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200915/9d506375e0b526685aa69f22c79d47c1.jpg

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[Opti-cal]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FdJq5e8tfm0yhaMIaImvCZJ2tqNUw9LUYwR3fWzSj4GgHeLXyr M5wKrgjk-zqHYFWB7laqL0lPkMBG-T-PsGhcYzUtcuzMv9kQq61Cn_OCk6gvIDkK8os6hKN0Bx2n3aWgL KaXFC-HGsODD1lXhRq60OT9QkSW6ReP_n9XwuLL0V8g9q-WRGf4yIwqnVzUZsS9wKp6aE06QF_Q_84bQz6oGRIrg596hsAoM tO16_FBGm_vlr7xHw7smhL4UoGiK2SRsNE17_VXXTyW5kpRPUl g_LiDWilHh8ArIZReMpEc_lBJu7R4IPqayowsvIDof3JQfjUQI dEWVW_gXThvL8LpMWLe_Ii4EJ-hd-4fe6733-Ov9l1EQNpha1OTFsc2dgcxeYu-HRdGFBMIEjg6pi5ZNetziQvN08y0OKJN7Fe6QqMa6-H9WafDUeMNqEbffNPny3pFxc3P-7-cBjNXaWwKfHZU4vYHTqSspkCCj3cSAXUWXV8UNTn_1HV8jTAr-e34AEEZnDKh_3n1LHWGEABNlBnQvoR0-_QJM2YIzSPbRcoikUjFb9TnCu33Xlhuqivx4fMBof1-U6B9roaJKoezefFvxXRVHR2LcfCct9rvbGFvKDGbgfkFnGPJR-Y9JWZ3qcLTo-Q3wXwQvH1jlwXI81rihG8yuc7RQJrkl5hOmNOEAyTs1XIsTA1A xA=w1365-h830-no?authuser=0

Pro-ject 2.9 Wood in Orange. Not going to win, just adding a pic. Really miss my AT150MLX though . . .

The gold counterweight really complimented the cart body, its the little things.

[Lucerne]

.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200915/9d506375e0b526685aa69f22c79d47c1.jpg

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Good tonearm

[AJSki2fly]

OK here goes, in order of ownership, not sure if mutliple pics of same TT allowed but I have done it anyway.

GyroDec with Orbe platter, other upgrades and SME IV built to V spec, less V bias spring setting

https://i.postimg.cc/QNcQGX9F/IMG-0753.jpg (https://postimg.cc/qgMh2HGr)



Note: feet replaced with inline skate wheels with Sorbotane inserts that the stand on for better isolation, it actually made and improvement

https://i.postimg.cc/TPhg5pCJ/Gyrodec-SME-IV.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Voyd the Voyd, with SME IV built to V spec, less V bias spring setting

https://i.postimg.cc/sxP7pcdY/IMG-1033.jpg (https://postimg.cc/N2MKtR0F)


This special homemade effort did not last very long:)

https://i.postimg.cc/28m4CPh2/IMG-7880.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xqxkRpsz)


Pro-Ject Signature 10 (current TT, best so far to my ears anyway)

https://i.postimg.cc/wvrJ3sCb/9-F9-E6-BDD-F3-AE-41-A3-9-A7-A-74868-D079301-1-201-a.jpg (https://postimg.cc/cgQ6b64Q)

https://i.postimg.cc/CKmbT2m0/BA7-DFED8-5-B1-E-4581-8-B25-7-C07438-BB5-E3-1-201-a.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kVR2Wf0Y)

https://i.postimg.cc/QtC1XqyT/552-FA3-A7-6-CA3-4-FE6-81-B7-D1844-D9-D6088-1-201-a.jpg (https://postimg.cc/XGMpL93j)

[WullieD20]

[QUOTE=AJSki2fly;1221510]OK here goes, in order of ownership, not sure if mutliple pics of same TT allowed but I have done it anyway.

This special homemade effort did not last very long:)

https://i.postimg.cc/28m4CPh2/IMG-7880.jpg (https://postimg.cc/xqxkRpsz)


Ha ha..... best TTs of all time:

https://i.postimg.cc/mgcmgzgR/TT-1.jpg

[Barry]

https://i.postimg.cc/28m4CPh2/IMG-7880.jpg

Tasty, very tasty. :)

[RobbieGong]

https://i.postimg.cc/28m4CPh2/IMG-7880.jpg

Tasty, very tasty. :)

Yeah, sweet top end, but the bottom's a bit spongy .... :D

[indie roehre]

Acoustic Signature Thunder
https://i.imgur.com/heAioU0.jpg

[Big Vern]

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Well, I'll name that deck in one, by PX 100 goodness :)

Hope you are keeping well, Gerard...good to see you. Glad to see this thread - and the OP - back...some gorgeous turntables out there in AoS land; not least the one in your submission :)

Be good to catch up soon!

Best Wishes,

Paul.

[Bigbird]

Nothing ventured , nothing gained . There’s some lovely looking spinners out there chaps.

CTC 301, panzerholz plinth and armboards wrapped in kewasinga veneer, tenuto mat, Reed tonearm, Art 9 cart, track audio isolation feet .


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200916/d279e09cef6fa8982d837575f7b20a96.jpg


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[VintageStereo]

Here is mine Garrad 401. Sandwich type plinth covered with 5mm natural oak lamella. Armed with upgraded to 12'' Rega RB200, SME 3009 improved and Grace G714 tonearms.

[Bigbird]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200916/735c8f37fbdcde0bdda9d5a262ef5622.jpg


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[Bigbird]

Here is mine Garrad 401. Sandwich type plinth covered with 5mm natural oak lamella. Armed with upgraded to 12'' Rega RB200, SME 3009 improved and Grace G714 tonearms.

Fantastic


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[VintageStereo]

Fantastic


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Thank you...:)

[struth]

Nothing ventured , nothing gained . There’s some lovely looking spinners out there chaps.

CTC 301, panzerholz plinth and armboards wrapped in kewasinga veneer, tenuto mat, Reed tonearm, Art 9 cart, track audio isolation feet .


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200916/d279e09cef6fa8982d837575f7b20a96.jpg


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verynice

[AJSki2fly]

[QUOTE=AJSki2fly;1221510]

Ha ha..... best TTs of all time:

https://i.postimg.cc/mgcmgzgR/TT-1.jpg

Now that is a very nice TT:lol:

[Bigbird]

love a good picture me.

https://i.postimg.cc/tCxqf8R6/IMG-4189.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/L5fszWnj/IMG-4184.jpg

Mate that turned out fuckin epic . Good job


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[Bigbird]

verynice

Thanks mate. Shame the picture came out so pixelated [emoji2955]


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[paulf-2007]

Nothing ventured , nothing gained . There’s some lovely looking spinners out there chaps.

CTC 301, panzerholz plinth and armboards wrapped in kewasinga veneer, tenuto mat, Reed tonearm, Art 9 cart, track audio isolation feet .


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200916/d279e09cef6fa8982d837575f7b20a96.jpg


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[gninnam]

Will have a go

Michell Orbe, with Pete's Pylons and Acrylic platter sat on skateboard wheels.
SME V arm and Goldring Elite MC

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/a373/gninnamag/20200916_213126.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/gninnamag/a/92dda8bf-ca0b-468b-9e9f-c7f6f3dc85dc/p/76a7be41-ce08-4306-bcc4-7db6c9cf7a39)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/a373/gninnamag/20200916_213117.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/gninnamag/a/92dda8bf-ca0b-468b-9e9f-c7f6f3dc85dc/p/820f8292-5e9f-4097-a784-0cc2a1dc76e9)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/a373/gninnamag/20200916_213016.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/gninnamag/a/92dda8bf-ca0b-468b-9e9f-c7f6f3dc85dc/p/c00a01ff-3731-4a1f-99fb-c52b9a65cc05)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/a373/gninnamag/20200916_212918.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/gninnamag/a/92dda8bf-ca0b-468b-9e9f-c7f6f3dc85dc/p/594fd166-6819-43ff-b2f5-667912721af3)

[Barry]

Acoustic Signature Thunder
https://i.imgur.com/heAioU0.jpg

As far as 'sexy' photography is concerned, IMO that is a clear winner so far. :) Is that a DS photoelectric cartridge?

[337alant]

Well nothing new from me quite happy with my Pioneer PLC590, Micro Sieki MA505 and Denon DL301R
Can't see me changing it any time soon
Still got my Garrard 401/Jeloc 750L and Ortofon Kontrapunkt B just in case :D


https://live.staticflickr.com/1735/42632444092_b83f26790d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/27Xhqkw)20180607_220738 (https://flic.kr/p/27Xhqkw) by Alan Towell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/69508926@N05/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/5275/7096651835_0d782e121f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/bP7cm8)Garrard 401 ply plinth (https://flic.kr/p/bP7cm8) by Alan Towell (https://www.flickr.com/photos/69508926@N05/), on Flickr

Alan

[indie roehre]

Is that a DS photoelectric cartridge?
Yes, it is the DS Audio E1. Entry level of DS Audio company.

[Iceman16]

My humble Transrotor ZET 3 with Jelco TK850s tonearm and Ortofon Quintet black-s cart

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50353217211_4cf0af4fce_c_d.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50353374152_f9679eb3a3_c_d.jpg

[nickbaba]

Garrardy goodness. Audio Grail Sable Garrard 401. RC plinth. 12" Groovemaster II. Ortofon SPU. Puresound Tenuto Gunmetal Mat.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i/nickbaba/IMG_5998.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i/nickbaba/IMG_6003.JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i/nickbaba/IMG_5999(1).JPG?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

[Ali Tait]

Very nice Nick!

[nickbaba]

Thanks! Hey, what's with the Photobucket watermarks? They weren't there when I first uploaded those pics...?

[enrae8]

Thanks! Hey, what's with the Photobucket watermarks? They weren't there when I first uploaded those pics...?

Free advertising maybe :scratch: - naughty,spoilt the rather nice pics :)

[nickbaba]

Hmmm... maybe cos I'm on cheapo free account?

They spoiled my artistic efforts!

[Oddball]

Phurtbucket uuurrgghhh. Money grabbers!!
Nice TT :)

[Barry]

Thanks! Hey, what's with the Photobucket watermarks? They weren't there when I first uploaded those pics...?

Do you pay for your Photobucket hosting? It's no longer free to use.

Try using another image hosting site.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Thanks! Hey, what's with the Photobucket watermarks? They weren't there when I first uploaded those pics...?

Photobucket are a pain in the rear, nice deck though.

[337alant]

Agree with Ali very nice Garrard 401 Nick:stalks::eyebrows:
Photobucket ---------*uck that binned it years ago :mental:
Alan

[nickbaba]

Lol well I was just following the AoS sticky about how to upload pics to this forum - still recommends Photobucket... maybe needs updating? thanks for the compliments btw!

[WullieD20]

Lol well I was just following the AoS sticky about how to upload pics to this forum - still recommends Photobucket... maybe needs updating? thanks for the compliments btw!

I would be interested to know why adding pictures requires the use of a 'third party' to post a picture at all? The forum software, which is virtually the same as many others, actually supports the facility to post pictures of a selected size, but it's not activated in AoS? (Only produces a thumnail).
I use the 'attachments' icon in other forums that allow the posting of either a full size picture or a thumnail, but that method doesn't work in AoS.
Any reason why pse?

Apologies, this looks like a bit of a hijack. My question should probably be located elsewhere? Mods pse relocate as fit, ta.

[Halfway Tree]

The grandaddy of the Michell turntables - 1070s Michell Hydraulic Reference with an acrylic platter and spindle extension. Michell originally built the Hydraulic Reference under licence from Transcriptors.

https://i.vgy.me/A8j4lL.jpg

https://i.vgy.me/rYBTK2.jpg

Michell refurbished the platter for me a few years ago - they did an outstanding job.

https://i.vgy.me/xtR8Hs.jpg

This is an export model I bought when I lived in the USA so the pods are different from most Hydraulic References - they are actually the same as the later Electronic Reference.

The Hydraulic Reference is also quite a movie star - a version was in A Clockwork Orange - some of you will know where "playing your fuzzy warbles" originated. And those pods turned up as C3PO's eyes in the original Star Wars trilogy, not to mention other Michell bits that were part of Bobba Fett's attire.

https://i.vgy.me/C9q3O9.jpg

You might find this tour of the Michell factory interesting - http://https://theaudiophileman.com/michell-factory/

[ovlov854]

love a good picture me.

https://i.postimg.cc/tCxqf8R6/IMG-4189.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/L5fszWnj/IMG-4184.jpg

My vote for winner would be this FABULOUS creation....................
It is an absolute beauty with a first class arm and its all his own work
A real labour of love

[zimbo]

Hi,

I´m new to AOS, but here are some pics of my actual record players.....

DIY with some Micro Seiki parts, motor and arm from TW-acustic and an ortofon 12" AS-309S:

https://abload.de/img/dsc060731k5jua.jpg (https://abload.de/image.php?img=dsc060731k5jua.jpg)

and a Sony TTS-3000 with Schick 12" arm

https://abload.de/img/dsc05966z6j3y.jpg (https://abload.de/image.php?img=dsc05966z6j3y.jpg)

best regards
Sascha

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Nice decks dude.

[flapland]

Both beautiful turntables and arms Sascha. A great introduction to the forum.

I don't know about others but keen to see more of your system.

[Barry]

Hi,

I´m new to AOS, but here are some pics of my actual record players.....

DIY with some Micro Seiki parts, motor and arm from TW-acustic and an ortofon 12" AS-309S:

https://abload.de/img/dsc060731k5jua.jpg (https://abload.de/image.php?img=dsc060731k5jua.jpg)

and a Sony TTS-3000 with Schick 12" arm

https://abload.de/img/dsc05966z6j3y.jpg (https://abload.de/image.php?img=dsc05966z6j3y.jpg)

best regards
Sascha

Gorgeous - simply gorgeous! Especial the Sony TTS-3000 with the Schick arm/Ortofon cartridge. :)

[zimbo]

thank you, guys.


Both beautiful turntables and arms Sascha. A great introduction to the forum.

I don't know about others but keen to see more of your system.

here is a small view of my system in the "welcome" thread:

https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?70754-Hello-from-Germany!

best regards
Sascha

[indie roehre]

Nice to see you here, Sascha. Wonderful TT's, and you are the master with your camera.

[Jac Hawk]

My Hardware:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50387174907_d162b6a95e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLxrCX)DSC_0551 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLxrCX) by mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr

1st up we have Triggers Broom, it started it's life as a Rega Planar 3, the only thing left from the original deck is the bearing sleeve. From the bottom up the deck is stood on a 50mm birch ply platform, has an SRM Tech Silent base, 30mm birch ply plinth with rosewood veneer, 26mm Fidelity Design Delrin platter, topped off with an Audiomods series 6 arm and Audio Technica Art9 cart.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386300753_0644bb849f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLsXMk)DSC_0549 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLsXMk) by
mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386999191_f0c54925d4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLwxpn)DSC_0544 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLwxpn) by mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386999006_5f63480862_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLwxmb)DSC_0546 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLwxmb) by mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr

Next up the Thorens TD160 Super, this has been re plinthed in solid 22mm oak, the top plate has been replaced and the deck is topped off with an SME 3009 mk2 improved and a Dynavector 10x5 cart, again the deck is stood on a birch ply platform this time 30mm

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386301548_8b2f7439a6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLsY23)DSC_0537 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLsY23) by mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386999326_70d44f78fb_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLwxrG)DSC_0542 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLwxrG) by mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386301403_47304002c0_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLsXYx)DSC_0540 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLsXYx) by mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr

[zimbo]

Nice to see you here, Sascha. Wonderful TT's, and you are the master with your camera.

Hi Knut,

nice to see you, too.:wave:

[Pigmy Pony]

My Hardware:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50387174907_d162b6a95e_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLxrCX)DSC_0551 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLxrCX) by mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr

1st up we have Triggers Broom, it started it's life as a Rega Planar 3, the only thing left from the original deck is the bearing sleeve. From the bottom up the deck is stood on a 50mm birch ply platform, has an SRM Tech Silent base, 30mm birch ply plinth with rosewood veneer, 26mm Fidelity Design Delrin platter, topped off with an Audiomods series 6 arm and Audio Technica Art9 cart.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386300753_0644bb849f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLsXMk)DSC_0549 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLsXMk) by
mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386999191_f0c54925d4_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLwxpn)DSC_0544 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLwxpn) by mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386999006_5f63480862_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLwxmb)DSC_0546 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLwxmb) by mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr

Next up the Thorens TD160 Super, this has been re plinthed in solid 22mm oak, the top plate has been replaced and the deck is topped off with an SME 3009 mk2 improved and a Dynavector 10x5 cart, again the deck is stood on a birch ply platform this time 30mm

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386301548_8b2f7439a6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLsY23)DSC_0537 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLsY23) by mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386999326_70d44f78fb_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLwxrG)DSC_0542 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLwxrG) by mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50386301403_47304002c0_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2jLsXYx)DSC_0540 (https://flic.kr/p/2jLsXYx) by mike davis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/185433896@N07/), on Flickr

Looking great Mike - hope to get over for a listen, as soon as this nonsense dies down and Mrs. P lets me out :)

[Jac Hawk]

Looking great Mike - hope to get over for a listen, as soon as this nonsense dies down and Mrs. P lets me out :)

You’re welcome any time dude, it sounds fantastic btw

[Idlewithnodrive]

One of mine, an AG401 Sable, with an Audiomods Classic micrometer arm, sitting in a twin arm Acoustand plinth.

It's a mahoosive thing, as both armboards are designed to accommodate 9, 10 and 12" arms.

https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/uploads/monthly_2020_09/IMG_20200928_182853_5.jpg.58b4cb824b5ce1ca4125166a 8838b316.jpg

[Miller]

Micro Seiki MR-711 and EMT 930st

https://i.postimg.cc/s25RkNR4/DSCF1897.jpg

[Miller]

Garrard 301 with Mark 1 SME 3009 sporting a Yamamoto MC.

https://i.postimg.cc/k5gWQpf7/yes.jpg

[RobbieGong]

Garrard 301 with Mark 1 SME 3009 sporting a Yamamoto MC.

https://i.postimg.cc/k5gWQpf7/yes.jpg

Nice !

[337alant]

Micro Seiki MR-711 and EMT 930st

https://i.postimg.cc/s25RkNR4/DSCF1897.jpg

WOW :eyebrows:;)

Alan

[Roy S]

Micro Seiki MR-711 and EMT 930st




Garrard 301 with Mark 1 SME 3009 sporting a Yamamoto MC.



Nice kit, plasterer's due any day I guess :D

[Miller]

Nice kit, plasterer's due any day I guess :D

LOL - I guess it does look a bit rough and ready.....

[Barry]

I like the 'rough and ready' look, especially if there are some exposed beams to go with the look. But I would be concerned about possible dust, or are the walls 'sealed'?

Nice EMT 930. :) I have one and am pleased to see you have mounted yours properly - many users don't: they just let the TT rest on the sub-frame. :doh:

[Miller]

I like the 'rough and ready' look, especially if there are some exposed beams to go with the look. But I would be concerned about possible dust, or are the walls 'sealed'?

Nice EMT 930. :) I have one and am pleased to see you have mounted yours properly - many users don't: they just let the TT rest on the sub-frame. :doh:

Yes exposed beams in the loft listening room and the wall was cleaned/repointed and chimney breast is free from any damp etc...

Also, I cover my set after use with a cloth to avoid any dust and the EMT is just dropped into a re-modelled Sound Organisation turntable stand.

[p147]

This thread has gone quiet, so I thought I would bump it with my effort, Apologies for the poor photography, but I am no David Bailey :).

https://i.imgur.com/MkbUVeim.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/qiJlJlSl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/veXp5Xpl.jpg

[Shovel_Knight]

This thread has gone quiet, so I thought I would bump it with my effort, Apologies for the poor photography, but I am no David Bailey :).

https://i.imgur.com/MkbUVeim.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/qiJlJlSl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/veXp5Xpl.jpg

This turntable looks beastly!

[Marco]

Indeed - that's 'propa', Paul... Love it!:)

Would like to se more of a close up, though. Could you take some more pics? Especially showing more of the cartridge and arm:cool:

Marco.

[mikeyb]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201124/62e6f5d74c71783f55f0f84e5ff4a91f.jpg


Technics SP10 Mk2 - Tenuto Mat - Panzerholz Plinth by Phonomac - Fidelity Research FR64fx arm - Hana ML cartridge

[Marco]

Top notch, Mike. The red vinyl really sets it off! So how's that sounding as a combo? Should be impressive!:)

Marco.

[Barry]

Anyone who plays vinyl that is not black should, IMO, be disqualified from the competition. :D

[mikeyb]

Top notch, Mike. The red vinyl really sets it off! So how's that sounding as a combo? Should be impressive!:)

Marco.

Really happy with how it looks and how it sounds, I liked my modded 1210 but always thought the looks let it down, yeah I know that shouldn’t matter but this looks in a totally different league, took me a long time to come around to the square shape of the SP10 but now that I see it all together with the, plinth, feet, arm and headshell I’m delighted with it.

Sounds great too and I’m totally settled on the vinyl side, in fact I’ve not bought any kit in ages, couple of spare cartridges and vinyl is all I’ve bought lately and not been posting much as I’ve just been listening, very happy bunny here [emoji4]

[mikeyb]

Anyone who plays vinyl that is not black should IMO be disqualified from the competition. :D

[emoji23]

Naked photo to follow - hope it makes up for the red vinyl [emoji23]

[mikeyb]

Naked TT

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201124/95d9b659665d5114fedc316a1e7406df.jpg

[Barry]

Nah - only kidding. It's a lovely looking combination. :)

I just have a dislike of records that are not black.

[Barry]

Naked TT

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201124/95d9b659665d5114fedc316a1e7406df.jpg

Much better - I would vote for that.

[Marco]

Nah, the red makes it more distinctive and interesting, photographically... Oi loikes a bit of COLOUR!:ner:;)

Marco.

[Marco]

Really happy with how it looks and how it sounds, I liked my modded 1210 but always thought the looks let it down, yeah I know that shouldn’t matter but this looks in a totally different league, took me a long time to come around to the square shape of the SP10 but now that I see it all together with the, plinth, feet, arm and headshell I’m delighted with it.

Sounds great too and I’m totally settled on the vinyl side, in fact I’ve not bought any kit in ages, couple of spare cartridges and vinyl is all I’ve bought lately and not been posting much as I’ve just been listening, very happy bunny here [emoji4]

Good stuff, Mike. It looks great, and I'm sure sounds it, too:)

I've heard a lot of SP10s, similarly set up in slate plinths, so I know how good they are. Not sure I agree though on the looks of the 1210, as long as a) it's a 1210 MK5G (not a fan of the aesthetics of MK2s), b) the tonearm fitted suits it, aesthetically, and for me that means something Japanese with a detachable headshell [plus the fitting of an ebony armboard], and c) the horrible stock platter [how I hate strobe markings:spew:] is replaced with the likes of a Mike New one, with a decent mat on top...

That done, for me it looks pretty good [even better though with the pitch slide-control removed, and a plain top-plate]:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/N9Ifyf.jpg

:cool:

Marco.

[Roy S]

My QL-A7 before it disappeared into a cupboard. Should move it on really but it was my first 'proper' turntable, just don't have a use for it at the moment.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48979497613_5ef15fa660_o.jpg

[Zoidburg]

My 1200 with recently added SME IV arm. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201125/f8bfb6438659cd26c4eb35443f293be9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201125/9e0a06650293bd6755254505dc22372f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201125/c31d37b621c76dc9bd8e2f2a5f768f30.jpg

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[p147]

Indeed - that's 'propa', Paul... Love it!:)

Would like to se more of a close up, though. Could you take some more pics? Especially showing more of the cartridge and arm:cool:

Marco.

Hello Marco, Couple of additional pics.

https://i.imgur.com/pIpL4sBl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/t10iad1l.jpg

[Jac Hawk]

Hello Marco, Couple of additional pics.

https://i.imgur.com/pIpL4sBl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/t10iad1l.jpg

Very Nice!

[Iceman16]

My previous pic was deleted so here it is again..:)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50661254721_a49e88089e_c_d.jpg

[Marco]

Hello Marco, Couple of additional pics.

https://i.imgur.com/pIpL4sBl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/t10iad1l.jpg

Thanks for that - lurvely jubbly!:cool:

Marco.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Some stunning examples I have to say.

[Marco]

Aye, will be hard to select a winner, eh?:)

Marco.

[Smegger68]

https://i.imgur.com/Rm1nPsc.jpg

Spacedeck, as per my sig :)

[hermit]

Sony TTS-8000, SME V-12, Phasemation PP-500, plinth of my own design built by Lee at Acoustand Audio.

https://i.imgur.com/v5WWitp.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ofsGsKq.jpg

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Sony TTS-8000, SME V-12, Phasemation PP-500, plinth of my own design built by Lee at Acoustand Audio.

https://i.imgur.com/v5WWitp.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ofsGsKq.jpg

OMG what a stunner. My TTS-8000 needs fettling.

[hermit]

My TTS-8000 needs fettling.

They're now well over 40 years old so it's not surprising that they need a bit of attention. Mine is just back from Angus / Phonomac having had a major fettle. What's up with yours?

[The Vinyl Adventure]

They're now well over 40 years old so it's not surprising that they need a bit of attention. Mine is just back from Angus / Phonomac having had a major fettle. What's up with yours?

Nothing really, it has a Graham arm on, just needs a good servicing.

[hermit]

Nothing really, it has a Graham arm on, just needs a good servicing.

Lovely arm. Angus is your man for servicing. He did a great job on mine. I fully expect the Sony to outlive me.:lol:

[Zoidburg]

My god that Sony & SME combo is stunning!

[Pigmy Pony]

My god that Sony & SME combo is stunning!

+1. Love those clean lines. A smart design, well executed imo :)

[kirstysdad]

Elegant, understated, bleeding gorgeous!

[The Vinyl Adventure]

A Houdini is needed though.

[killie99]

I had a TD125 the last time we did this:

https://i.postimg.cc/qMzQdPpW/401-1.jpg (https://postimg.cc/MvJ17rMY)

https://i.postimg.cc/NfSDGdMF/401-2.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JG3ZPcjC)

https://i.postimg.cc/Pf6K9Xnm/401-3.jpg (https://postimg.cc/14qpNZtt)

[struth]

was a michell that won last time i think... i dont have a deck now alas, although ive still got lots of vinyl.:)

[fordy]

Voyd/Cyalene
https://i.postimg.cc/HkKP5qT9/CBF5-FAB5-5-D39-4-B0-E-8-AC6-A66366697817.jpg (https://postimg.cc/QFQbZn9F)

https://i.postimg.cc/yxvLN5f9/D8-C08654-226-F-4-D4-B-A879-5441014-BA8-BD.jpg (https://postimg.cc/1VVGCW15)

[fordy]

Pink Triangle PT1 / SME V
https://i.postimg.cc/cCY5sxt5/3-C522559-DD8-A-4414-B31-C-B2802-E6-F0663.jpg (https://postimg.cc/fSzvChKx)
https://i.postimg.cc/Jh4gbCSG/6-CD5209-E-C6-F1-4-A4-F-AC68-515-A8615-E987.jpg (https://postimg.cc/nXg0JgFJ)

[fordy]

LP12/Ekos
https://i.postimg.cc/v83cdvZw/CBB32925-2-F87-4580-9-C45-A19-D40210-AA7.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Z0vT8pNw)
https://i.postimg.cc/NFJM7Qzj/BAD89-C06-CE9-A-4-B74-8-D53-754741064-EF5.jpg (https://postimg.cc/K3Txmhb6)

[fordy]

TW Acustic Raven AC3 / Phantom, FR64fx, FR64s
https://i.postimg.cc/15qv63tW/C9-A982-B5-117-D-41-DF-AE2-F-CF48-B1031-C6-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JGR3CmjJ)
https://i.postimg.cc/d3znXzWm/6-EAE2-A88-112-C-4415-B505-0-BB1644-E4909.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FkVjknX7)
https://i.postimg.cc/8k3yj61J/40-AC94-EF-710-F-42-CA-B76-E-A6845-C4038-C3.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yWmhGW3s)
https://i.postimg.cc/1zHCt7ts/74-D25-E49-4824-4205-B840-9-E524-EA18546.jpg (https://postimg.cc/FfYgCZ3B)
https://i.postimg.cc/DyJMgcCP/63-D37367-15-D1-4-ED0-A94-C-0-AE2-C1-E3-F818.jpg (https://postimg.cc/w7z2xDY1)
https://i.postimg.cc/RVkbbny5/4-CB5-F281-F6-BE-4283-A5-D4-63-C412203821.jpg (https://postimg.cc/mtSwPhT8)

[Barry]

Have winners been chosen yet?

[karma67]

lol i think someones forgot Barry.

[bob4333]

TW Acustic Raven AC3 / Phantom, FR64fx, FR64s
https://i.postimg.cc/15qv63tW/C9-A982-B5-117-D-41-DF-AE2-F-CF48-B1031-C6-D.jpg (https://postimg.cc/JGR3CmjJ)


How do you make up your mind which arm / cart to use? I have enough trouble setting up one. :doh:

[BB Wan]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50800202378_cf5a86d7b0_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kp3jjf)TechPly (finished) (https://flic.kr/p/2kp3jjf) by BB Wan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/93634507@N05/), on Flickr

Second turntable has become first turntable :)

[Marco]

lol i think someones forgot Barry.

Indeedy - with all that's been going on! Brooky, we need to decide, matey:)

Marco.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Calm down peeps I am still preparing for BREXIT.......................LOL

No we have another full lockdown

Results will be decided this week

[karma67]

1 day to go!!

[Marco]

When you're ready to judge this, Brooksy, PM me and give me your top three favs, and I'll reciprocate, then we'll finalise it from there:)

Marco.

[gninnam]

Just to top mine up :)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/a373/gninnamag/IMG_20210110_020924.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/gninnamag/a/92dda8bf-ca0b-468b-9e9f-c7f6f3dc85dc/p/f8200bc9-0bb1-4900-8de6-798611842025)

Michell Orbe with Pete's Pylon's, Bearing upgrade, Skateboard wheels under the feet. SME V with Goldring Elite MC cart and clear plater - very rare ;)

[gninnam]

oh - and my other TT

Lenco GL75 in a plywood plinth with Linn Basic arm with Denon 103 MA cart
Plus 12 inch wooden arm with Expert Stylus tweaked Cart going through a Cairn Boost Phono stage

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/a373/gninnamag/IMG_20210110_021439.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/gninnamag/a/92dda8bf-ca0b-468b-9e9f-c7f6f3dc85dc/p/ede71fb0-8a4d-493a-9eaf-b2b962135535)

[Marco]

How do you find the 103M, Andy? IMO, it's arguably the best Denon have ever produced!:)

Very low output though, so needs a good high-gain phono stage. That done, the quality (and fine detail) of the sound, and lucidness of vocals, is stunning.

Marco.

[gninnam]

How do you find the 103M, Andy? IMO, it's arguably the best Denon have ever produced!:)

Very low output though, so needs a good high-gain phono stage. That done, the quality (and fine detail) of the sound, and lucidness of vocals, is stunning.

Marco.

Hi Marco, it is a truly stunning cart but the Linn arm I think lets it down a little.
Once I have the 12 inch wood arm dialled in I will move it to this and see if it will sing more - the Cairn Boost seems to handle it's low output very well :)

[guy]

Just to top mine up :)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/a373/gninnamag/IMG_20210110_020924.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/gninnamag/a/92dda8bf-ca0b-468b-9e9f-c7f6f3dc85dc/p/f8200bc9-0bb1-4900-8de6-798611842025)

Michell Orbe with Pete's Pylon's, Bearing upgrade, Skateboard wheels under the feet. SME V with Goldring Elite MC cart and clear plater - very rare ;)


you missed out - very beautiful :)

[The Vinyl Adventure]

The winners have been chosen and there are 5 in total.

A prize for all of them courtesy of The Vinyl Adventure.

We will announce the winners tomorrow.

[Marco]

Yeah, as there were so many great pics, it was difficult just to select 3, so we decided to award two more prizes!:cool:

Marco.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Thank you to all members who participated in this and below we have awarded the 5 best a prize, please feel free to keep posting if you have a nice vinyl spinner to show us all.

To get your goodies just PM me what you would like off my website and your delivery address and I will dispatch the stuff ASAP.

FIRST PRIZE AND £100 WORTH OF VINYL GOES TO................................................ ....

HERMIT

https://i.imgur.com/ofsGsKq.jpg

SECOND PRIZE AND £75 WORTH OF VINYL GOES TO ...............................................

MILLER

https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/WAZxo5egVvAgL-rAuexr_cQHPVhhsf0TxON5sDy2JI7JIV3CbSnDCZ8EURS6PO2s DHya68PjaPYdSd3F8w=s0-d-e1-ft#https://i.postimg.cc/s25RkNR4/DSCF1897.jpg

THIRD PRIZE AND £50 WORTH OF VINYL GOES TO .................................................. ..

ZIMBO

https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/EgI4vO4Gxh6k53ratqzfbHhNRxzVc70RB2rJ9lD-Rv_tREDr9HmfhJAZPpkdyXZvB7qsykMsh1jFKQ=s0-d-e1-ft#https://abload.de/img/dsc05966z6j3y.jpg

FOURTH PRIZE AND A TVA GOODY BAG GOES TO................................................ ..............

KARMA67

https://i.postimg.cc/tCxqf8R6/IMG-4189.jpg

LAST BUT NOT LEAST AND ANOTHER TVA GOODY BAG GOES TO.......................................

BIGBIRD

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200916/d279e09cef6fa8982d837575f7b20a96.jpg

[gninnam]

Its a fix - not a belt drive in sight :lol:

Congrats to the winners - all very nice looking TT's :D

[Bigbird]

Wow this is awesome. Thanks so much. Congratulations to the other winners. All thoroughly deserved and top spinners .


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[hermit]

I'm amazed and delighted. Congratulations to the other winners and many thanks to the judges. :)

[Miller]

Thanks and well appreciated... There was some good work but those Sony spinners locked out the competition...

[Marco]

Its a fix - not a belt drive in sight :lol:

Congrats to the winners - all very nice looking TT's :D

Lol... TBH, as far as I'm concerned, I wasn't paying much attention to that, but rather how good/well presented the overall pics were, and how the T/Ts themselves looked, and so essentially how much effort the owners had put into constructing the resulting image(s).

The latter is an important point to consider, as to win this type of competition, it's not simply a case of plonking down your turntable, no matter how good it looks, and snapping a pic; it's about the backdrop chosen, the lighting, different camera angles/use of artistic flair, and the judicious application of all of that in creating the submitted entries, which is why some winners were awarded a prize, significantly for the effort they'd put in, in that respect.

A small point, in terms of presentation, when posting pics of turntables, is that for me it *always* looks better to include pics with records on the platter spinning and playing, and the arm and cartridge 'in motion', as it were, rather than T/Ts simply sitting idle. Points will always be awarded for that, and also for nice clear, loving close-ups!:)

Anyway, thanks again to all who participated. Congrats to the winners and to David for his generosity in awarding some nice prizes - oh and even though the competition's over, folks, keep the pics coming!:cool:

Marco.

[zimbo]

What? :eek: I´ve won a price with that old Sonylady? A belt drive, by the way.......;)
Crazy, can´t believe it.
Appreciate that, thank you very very much! :thumbsup:

[karma67]

wow im chuffed,thanks!
i think its safe to say the sony's kicked arse :lol:

[Miller]

What? :eek: I´ve won a price with that old Sonylady? A belt drive, by the way.......;)
Crazy, can´t believe it.
Appreciate that, thank you very very much! :thumbsup:

That old Sony and its execution plus photography was my favourite...

[Marco]

What? :eek: I´ve won a price with that old Sonylady? A belt drive, by the way.......;)


Well there you go, then!:D

Well done:)

Marco.

[hermit]

What? :eek: I´ve won a price with that old Sonylady? A belt drive, by the way.......;)
Crazy, can´t believe it.
Appreciate that, thank you very very much! :thumbsup:

What is the arm on your lovely Sony?

[zimbo]

It´a Schick tonearm. https://thomas-schick.com/en/produkte/12-schick-arm

[hermit]

It's really a very handsome arm.

[p147]

Congrats all, Some really nice turntables there and would be happy to own any of them, I just wish my photographic skills whereas good but alas no, time to look for a new camera :).

[Audio Al]

Can we have a re run please as I missed this completely :(

[Marco]

It's really a very handsome arm.

Yup, right up my alleyway (as I love high quality, hand-built bespoke equipment), and it's a superb match for low-compliance MCs, specially SPUs!:)

The combo of the Schick arm on that drop-dead gorgeous Sony, made it a no-brainer winner, IMO. For me, both Sacha's and your T/T are equally lovely, in different ways, but I prefer his arm.

Not a big fan of modern SMEs, sorry. I prefer their older stuff, such as the 3012 or the modern equivalent M2-12R (or their 9-inch counterparts), which I think has sadly now been discontinued:

https://hifilounge.co.uk/product/sme-series-m2-12r-tonearm/

I've also always preferred the look of classic 'J-shaped' Jap detachable headshell arms, in preference to the 'straight' design/look. Just a personal thing... *BUT* - aesthetically the SME suits the lines on your T/T perfectly, and so taken as a whole it looks superb!:cool:

You should give a Schick a go sometime, as I suspect you'd LOVE how it sounds, which is quite different from the SME.

Marco.

[hermit]

Yup, right up my alleyway (as I love high quality, hand-built bespoke equipment), and it's a superb match for low-compliance MCs, specially SPUs!:)

The combo of the Schick arm on that drop-dead gorgeous Sony, made it a no-brainer winner, IMO. For me, both Sacha's and your T/T are equally lovely, in different ways, but I prefer his arm.

I couldn't agree more. The TTS3000 and Schick are a gorgeous combination. Very elegant and understated.


Not a big fan of modern SMEs, sorry. I prefer their older stuff, such as the 3012 or the modern equivalent M2-12R (or their 9-inch counterparts), which I think has sadly now been discontinued:

https://hifilounge.co.uk/product/sme-series-m2-12r-tonearm/

I've also always preferred the look of classic 'J-shaped' Jap detachable headshell arms, in preference to the 'straight' design/look. Just a personal thing... *BUT* - aesthetically the SME suits the lines on your T/T perfectly, and so taken as a whole it looks superb!:cool:

Thanks for the kind comments Marco. Much appreciated. I get where you're coming from with regard to the later SMEs. I've got an open mind on the subject but I must tell you the TTS-8000 and V-12 are a superb combination sonically and deliver the sound I'm after. That said, I've also got a phonomac fettled SP10 cut for a 12" SME, so the 3012 and M2-12R are on my watchlist. Unfortunately, until I find a job, I doubt I'll be making any significant purchases.


You should give a Schick a go sometime, as I suspect you'd LOVE how it sounds, which is quite different from the SME.

Marco.

I think the Schick has just made it to the top of the list in preference to the 3012 or M2-12R. :) Thanks for that.

[Marco]

No worries, mate. The Schick would work a treat on the SP10. Then fit one of these to it: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIGHPHONIC-DL-103PRO-MC-Moving-Coil-Phono-Cartridge-JAPAN-NEW-denon-diamond-RARE/193842705540?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D0e98a 3167ee548799c3e0a6aa3d8a840%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D 4%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D193841438669%26 itm%3D193842705540%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380 057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Ab70540cb-56c6-11eb-bfc5-f2548a99469b%7Cparentrq%3A036542ae1770a69f89212ed2 ffbf4f4a%7Ciid%3A1

*Trust me*, it'll sound stunning!!;)

Marco.

[hermit]

No worries, mate. The Schick would work a treat on the SP10. Then fit one of these to it: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIGHPHONIC-DL-103PRO-MC-Moving-Coil-Phono-Cartridge-JAPAN-NEW-denon-diamond-RARE/193842705540?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.S EED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D0e98a 3167ee548799c3e0a6aa3d8a840%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D 4%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D193841438669%26 itm%3D193842705540%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380 057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Ab70540cb-56c6-11eb-bfc5-f2548a99469b%7Cparentrq%3A036542ae1770a69f89212ed2 ffbf4f4a%7Ciid%3A1

*Trust me*, it'll sound stunning!!;)

Marco.

I don't doubt it but I've got a Kiseki Purpleheart sitting idle so I'll probably use that initially.

[WOStantonCS100]

Glad I didn't have to judge. (...whew...) ...so much eye candy. Congrats to the winners!

[Marco]

I don't doubt it but I've got a Kiseki Purpleheart sitting idle so I'll probably use that initially.

Yes, I guess you'll just have to 'slum it' with that until then!:D

Marco.

[Shovel_Knight]

What? :eek: I´ve won a price with that old Sonylady? A belt drive, by the way.......;)
Crazy, can´t believe it.
Appreciate that, thank you very very much! :thumbsup:

The Sony is a belt-drive but it's the right kind of belt drive. The motor is bigger than my fist... The belt is of a non-stretchy kind. They were used for broadcast duties in Norway!

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Yup, right up my alleyway (as I love high quality, hand-built bespoke equipment), and it's a superb match for low-compliance MCs, specially SPUs!:)

The combo of the Schick arm on that drop-dead gorgeous Sony, made it a no-brainer winner, IMO. For me, both Sacha's and your T/T are equally lovely, in different ways, but I prefer his arm.

Not a big fan of modern SMEs, sorry. I prefer their older stuff, such as the 3012 or the modern equivalent M2-12R (or their 9-inch counterparts), which I think has sadly now been discontinued:

https://hifilounge.co.uk/product/sme-series-m2-12r-tonearm/

I've also always preferred the look of classic 'J-shaped' Jap detachable headshell arms, in preference to the 'straight' design/look. Just a personal thing... *BUT* - aesthetically the SME suits the lines on your T/T perfectly, and so taken as a whole it looks superb!:cool:

You should give a Schick a go sometime, as I suspect you'd LOVE how it sounds, which is quite different from the SME.

Marco.

SME any model is not a touch on the "proper" arms out there, the V was nearly £5.5k before they stopped selling it direct that's far too much when you have brands like REED available for less.

https://www.thevinyladventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/reed-3p-tonearm04.jpg

Then in the ultra high end you have Acoustical Systems who made a limited edition arm for 50,000 euros and sold all 21 of them within weeks.

[Bigbird]

SME any model is not a touch on the "proper" arms out there, the V was nearly £5.5k before they stopped selling it direct that's far too much when you have brands like REED available for less.

https://www.thevinyladventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/reed-3p-tonearm04.jpg

Then in the ultra high end you have Acoustical Systems who made a limited edition arm for 50,000 euros and sold all 21 of them within weeks.

Absolutely love my Reed. Style and substance in one superbly engineered package . So simple to set up and use too .


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[gninnam]

The Reed does look like a well engineered arm

[gninnam]

Here's the Lenco GL75 with the 12 inch wooden arm in use and sounding supberb :)

https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/a373/gninnamag/IMG_20210116_001542.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds (https://app.photobucket.com/u/gninnamag/a/92dda8bf-ca0b-468b-9e9f-c7f6f3dc85dc/p/eca8b0fd-d41d-4873-9005-79bea12e8795)

[kininigin]

New paint job on my Techie!

29134

How the hell do you embed a large image? Can't for the life of me remember how to do it ��

[Barry]

Like this:

https://theartofsound.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29134

[kininigin]

Cheers Barry. I'll figure it out at some point ha. It's not like I haven't done it before.

[kirstysdad]

https://i.postimg.cc/2ScK3PHb/IMG-1331.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Xr58zD64)

I know this is not going to win any photography awards. I just wanted to share the joy I am getting from my recent purchase. I even bought a new copy of AWB as the old (original) one was sounding a bit worn out. Still can't believe these guys were from Dundee...

Not started the upgrade journey just yet, although I guess I have as the headshell is a new genuine Techie one, and I've tried it with and without the rubber grommets on the armplate (currently back in). Guess a mat is next... Not in the photo, I have it sat on a thick acrylic board, board on spikes. Sounds fabulous. Really enjoying the sound...;)

[Shovel_Knight]

Sounds fabulous. Really enjoying the sound...;)

And this is what really matters!

[zimbo]

[IMG]Sounds fabulous. Really enjoying the sound...;)

it's a Technics :thumbsup:


my daily driver - black is beautiful:

[url=https://abload.de/image.php?img=dsc064121a2kfd.jpeg]https://abload.de/img/dsc064121a2kfd.jpeg (https://postimg.cc/Xr58zD64)
Technics SL-1500C

best regards
Sascha

[Shovel_Knight]

it's a Technics :thumbsup:


my daily driver - black is beautiful:

https://abload.de/img/dsc064121a2kfd.jpeg (https://abload.de/image.php?img=dsc064121a2kfd.jpeg)
Technics SL-1500C

best regards
Sascha

Hi Sascha, is this a Tenuto mat?

[zimbo]

Hi,

it's a "ResoEx" mat from here: https://audio-creativeshop.nl/product/audo-creative-resoex-turntable-platter/

best regards
Sascha

[Shovel_Knight]

Hi,

it's a "ResoEx" mat from here: https://audio-creativeshop.nl/product/audo-creative-resoex-turntable-platter/

best regards
Sascha

Thanks. It looks great on your Technics :thumbsup:

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Full report to follow.


https://www.mcru.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210130_112319.jpg

https://www.mcru.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210130_115827.jpg

[KeithL]

https://i.postimg.cc/2ScK3PHb/IMG-1331.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Xr58zD64)

I know this is not going to win any photography awards. I just wanted to share the joy I am getting from my recent purchase. I even bought a new copy of AWB as the old (original) one was sounding a bit worn out. Still can't believe these guys were from Dundee...

Not started the upgrade journey just yet, although I guess I have as the headshell is a new genuine Techie one, and I've tried it with and without the rubber grommets on the armplate (currently back in). Guess a mat is next... Not in the photo, I have it sat on a thick acrylic board, board on spikes. Sounds fabulous. Really enjoying the sound...;)

I thought I recognised this beauty. Glad it's being re-homed.

[amati74(Artur)]

https://i.postimg.cc/2ScK3PHb/IMG-1331.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Xr58zD64)

I know this is not going to win any photography awards. I just wanted to share the joy I am getting from my recent purchase. I even bought a new copy of AWB as the old (original) one was sounding a bit worn out. Still can't believe these guys were from Dundee...

Not started the upgrade journey just yet, although I guess I have as the headshell is a new genuine Techie one, and I've tried it with and without the rubber grommets on the armplate (currently back in). Guess a mat is next... Not in the photo, I have it sat on a thick acrylic board, board on spikes. Sounds fabulous. Really enjoying the sound...;)Where did you buy this plinth? Looks lovely, better than originally.

[karma67]

[QUOTE=The Vinyl Adventure;1251409]Full report to follow.


https://www.mcru.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210130_112319.jpg

i wonder if theres a lift somewhere with the buttons missing? :D

[Audio Al]

[QUOTE=The Vinyl Adventure;1251409]Full report to follow.


https://www.mcru.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210130_112319.jpg

i wonder if theres a lift somewhere with the buttons missing? :D

This one only stoppes at 2 floors , 33 1/3 , And 45 Strange :scratch: :hmm: