Best Turntable Pic-A Prize Awarded

[MCRU]

Hi Guys,
Hope this is OK, I need a few nice pictures of turntables for my website, NOT ones with objects in the back ground and not ones copied from google images as you can potentially be sued by getty images for cutting and pasting them onto your site.

So if it's not too much trouble any members who own a sexy looking vinyl spinner and are happy for me to use the images, post away, not being too cheeky but I will send some mains goodies to the 5 ones I like the best, no empty lynx deodorant cans or animals or ornaments in view please. ta.

Merry Christmas

[Beechwoods]

That sounds fab, though I'm nit sure my turntable counts as 'sexy'!

[chris@panteg]

Hi David

Here is a picture of a previous TT i owned some years back ' Voyd .5

Unfortunately there are a couple of my models just below , but these could be trimed out .

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/chrispanteg30/DSCF0153.jpg?t=1292616157

[flapland]

David

How are these two. Photo of my Audiomods arm on a Michell Orbe . Since this photo was taken the Orbe has been converted to a SE and the Cartridge changed from a MK1 OC9 to a ZYX R50. I can take a picture of that if interested.

Ta

Paul
3251

3252

[MCRU]

Keep em coming guys, many thanks.

[MartinT]

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

[flapland]

Martin....

Fancy a arm swop. I might even give my left arm as well for a DV 507(?)

[The Vinyl Adventure]

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww282/hamish_gill/_DSC2426.jpg

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww282/hamish_gill/_1000425.jpg

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww282/hamish_gill/_DSC6634.jpg

[flapland]

Latest with ZYX R50 and Spider kit on the Orbe.
3253

[MartinT]

Thought yours would be fab, Hamish. I still like that angle you got on my arm.

Looking at my contribution, I think I'll give the deck a thorough dusting and re-take the shot. How do you like the background defocus mode of my GF1?

[The Vinyl Adventure]

background defocus mode... ive not found that ...
i just put it on aperture priority and set it to a large aperture .. the "traditional" method
still looks like your getting to grips with it ... did you see my arty street scene photo i took today ... i posted it on here somewhere but cant find it now ... here it is on the forum
http://www.realphotographersforum.com/threads/873-Snow-Snaps
the first image is the best by a margin and was taken with the 20mm 1.7 ... i really must insist that you buy that lens martin!

[Beechwoods]

Those pictures are lovely Hamish. They remind me of being a kid... in part because one of the things we always used to do as a family at Christmas was check out the sales in Worcester! I never got to go to toy shops any other time of the year!

PS. The first picture definitely gets my vote, by a smidge!

[MartinT]

background defocus mode... ive not found that ...
i just put it on aperture priority and set it to a large aperture

Actually it's called Peripheral Defocus and is available in the SCN settings. I'm sure it opens the aperture but it does also offer a very nice adjustable point focus feature. I was playing with angles to get the cartridge and Technics logo both in exact focus.


did you see my arty street scene photo i took today

I did indeed and they look excellent.


was taken with the 20mm 1.7 ... i really must insist that you buy that lens martin!

Don't worry, I'm saving my pennies :)

[MartinT]

Meant to say, Hamish, is the B&W with a smidge of red a homage to Schindler's List?

[MCRU]

Hamish has the edge at the moment, hope I have permission to use your pics boss?

http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/ourshop/cat_323718-b-010-Vinyl-Cornerb.html

[MartinT]

Fancy a arm swop. I might even give my left arm as well for a DV 507(?)

No deal, Paul :)
I lusted after a DV arm most of my life and now that I have one I can't believe how good it is. It positively destroys the SME IV that I used to have, as well as being rather a talking point for visitors.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Those pictures are lovely Hamish. They remind me of being a kid... in part because one of the things we always used to do as a family at Christmas was check out the sales in Worcester! I never got to go to toy shops any other time of the year!

PS. The first picture definitely gets my vote, by a smidge!

Russel and dorel toy department ... Since closed a magical place as a child!!
Thank you! :)

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Hamish has the edge at the moment, hope I have permission to use your pics boss?

http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/ourshop/cat_323718-b-010-Vinyl-Cornerb.html

Yes mate you can use my oics ;)

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Meant to say, Hamish, is the B&W with a smidge of red a homage to Schindler's List?

Not directly ... Who knows though where inspriation comes from though eh

It's actualy a "bleach bypass" effect I have cobbled together - a bit of contrast to retain snow highlights + a touch extra desaturation on the blues + a split tone sepia tone on the shadows + a touch of vignette for drawing the eye ...
It's all in the computer software really obviously a bit of practise involved, but nothing anyone couldn't do with 10 mins of tuition ... Call me a cheat ... I do ;)

[flapland]

No deal, Paul :)
I lusted after a DV arm most of my life and now that I have one I can't believe how good it is. It positively destroys the SME IV that I used to have, as well as being rather a talking point for visitors.

It definitely a talking point, its a thing of engineering beauty. I had to stretch to get the Audiomods but I think a DV would to much..... unless you know a secret source.

[Spectral Morn]

Okay in I go with this one..... The Clearaudio Statement.


and yes you can use it :) for your website only.... as the photo's copyright is still mine. I think this is probably one of the best photos of an item of audio I have ever taken.



Regards D S D L

[The Vinyl Adventure]

I can think of some nice photos of valves you have taken Neil ...

[Spectral Morn]

I can think of some nice photos of valves you have taken Neil ...

True but David wants photos of turntables.


Regards D S D L

[Reid Malenfant]

Okay in I go with this one..... The Clearaudio Statement.
Holy crap 3254 That's beautiful - some statement!

[Spectral Morn]

Holy crap 3254 That's beautiful - some statement!

That's only the top of it.....there is an entire beautiful oil rig of a stand below it as well.


Regards D S D L

[The Vinyl Adventure]

True but David wants photos of turntables.


Regards D S D L

I fair point well articulated ;)

[MCRU]

OMG, does it make a decent brew as well?

It weighs 350kg!!!!!!!!!!!?????????

[Spectral Morn]

OMG, does it make a decent brew as well?

In the flesh it was an incredible sight.


Regards D S D L

[MartinT]

Very nice, Neil. I can see I'm going to have to try harder.

[Marco]

Holy crap 3254 That's beautiful - some statement!

Lol - again I guess that beauty is in the eye of the beholder... It's definitely a nice photo, but as for those OTT, rather vulgar, garish, Clearaudio things being "beautiful"?

Err, no, sorry, not for me! Undoubtedly, there's some 'impressive' engineering going on, which deserves respect, but I've never been a fan of huge slabs of 'soulless' acrylic and/or the visual impact of rather brutish parallel tracking tonearms.

Give me one of these any day:

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/5016/emt20927fplaying1.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/emt20927fplaying1.jpg/)


Or this:


http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/5951/p1060927n.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/p1060927n.jpg/)


:)

Marco.

[MCRU]

Very nice, Neil. I can see I'm going to have to try harder.

Davros and Hamish are in the lead so far.

:cheers:

http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/ourshop/cat_323718-b-010-Vinyl-Cornerb.html

Marcos Techie pic has been retired due to a tin of aftershave in the background or something similar!

[MCRU]

Lol - again I guess that beauty is in the eye of the beholder... It's definitely a nice photo, but as for those OTT, rather vulgar, Clearaudio things being "beautiful"?

Err, no, sorry, not for me! Undoubtedly, there's some 'impressive' engineering going on, which deserves respect, but I've never been a fan of huge slabs of 'soulless' acrylic and/or the visual impact of parallel tracking tonearms.

Give me one of these any day:

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/5016/emt20927fplaying1.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/emt20927fplaying1.jpg/)

:)

Marco.

Nice one Marco, that will get you into third place at least, this is so exciting, how sad am I!:lol:

I remarked to a friend last night how us northerners don't get audio jumbles or car boot sales any more so tracking down say an SP10 is nigh on impossible!

[markf]

I guess the irony is that with the Clearaudio your not going to be buying or
using any of the mats or accoutrements found in the store !

[Reid Malenfant]

Lol - again I guess that beauty is in the eye of the beholder... It's definitely a nice photo, but as for those OTT, rather vulgar, garish, Clearaudio things being "beautiful"?

Err, no, sorry, not for me! Undoubtedly, there's some 'impressive' engineering going on, which deserves respect, but I've never been a fan of huge slabs of 'soulless' acrylic and/or the visual impact of rather brutish parallel tracking tonearms.
Perhaps i'm in between objectivist & subjectivist then, not a bad combination i think ;)

Look at the platter on that picture, can you imagine that having any resonances at all? :eyebrows: That's a solid lump...

Maybe some kind of direct drive air bearing thing will turn out to be the best.

A big lump spinning though will certainly keep trying to spin :eyebrows:

[Marco]

Hi Mark,

From a purely engineering point of view, I would agree - and the Clearaudio is certainly a veritable 'statement of intent'. However, for me (and it's simply a personal taste thing) it is gaudy in the extreme, lacks timeless elegance and finesse, and most importantly, any kind of SOUL!

Similarly in an engineering sense, a Lexus undoubtedly 'gets the job done' better than an Alfa Romeo, but I know which one I'd rather drive!! ;)

It's the same with the Clearaudio, and say, a 'race-tuned' Techie or a well-sorted TD-124, or Garrard, like this.....


http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/3942/3013h.gif (http://img818.imageshack.us/i/3013h.gif/)


Listen to all of them, and I bet I could guess which ones would boogie the best and have you dancing in the aisles!! Sometimes you can over-engineer the life out of things.....

Marco.

[Rare Bird]

That looks really nice marco, shame about the paint graze at the front around the mounting screw..

[Marco]

Lol - trust you to notice that! :doh: :eyebrows:

Glad you like it, though.

It's undoubtedly the nicest Garrard I've ever seen. I particularly like the style of the platter (as I hate the strobe markings of the standard unit with a passion!) Dunno how he ended up with that gorgeous finish.....

Marco.

[DSJR]

You lot crack me up... :D All that over-dressed bling......

Some normality is called for methinks..

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q8/DSJR_photos/caf1789d.jpg

:ner:

[kcc123]

Hi,

I have quite a few photos that you may be interested, though not good enough for your requirements. Hehe!


http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/Turntables15copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DenonDP80copy1.jpg


http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC00953copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1130411copy1.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC01351copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1130362copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC01187copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC00208copy-1.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC07574copy-1.jpg

[Marco]

Hi King,

Nice to see you again - how's tricks? :)

Quality pics, as usual, dude! :youtheman:

My favourite is the first one, though:


http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/Turntables15copy.jpg


Sheer class - and much nicer than that bloody Clearaudio monstrosity! 'Proper' tonearms, too!! ;)

What are they, Audiocraft?

Marco.

[MCRU]

Hi, why have 3 arms? Sorry if I appear thick, fantastic pics by the way, keep em coming.

[Beechwoods]

Easy arm / cartridge comparisons? Or different cartridges two handle different kinds of transcription with an easy switch-in (78's, stereo, mono)... :)

[Reid Malenfant]

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/Turntables15copy.jpg

Sheer class - and much nicer than that bloody Clearaudio monstrosity! 'Proper' tonearms, too!! ;)
:lolsign: You still going on about it :eyebrows:

That does look rather nice admittedly :) I happen to have a rather large sheet of Perspex about 1" thick that'd made a nice plinth just like that :scratch:

[MCRU]

so would you for instance if you had the money buy 3 phono stages and connect each arm to a different line input of your amp so you can easily switch from 1 arm to another, that's cool?

[Beechwoods]

You might choose to switch them via 1 phono stage... it depends what factors you're trying to vary really.

[kcc123]

Hi King,

Nice to see you again - how's tricks? :)

Quality pics, as usual, dude! :youtheman:

My favourite is the first one, though:


http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/Turntables15copy.jpg


Sheer class - and much nicer than that bloody Clearaudio monstrosity! 'Proper' tonearms, too!! ;)

What are they, Audiocraft?

Marco.

Hi Marco,

One of the arms on the Denon DP80 is an Audiocraft AC3000 Silver Limited. The three on the Technics are SAEC 308L, Micro Seiki MA505 S and Audio Technica AT1100. You should have known as I have posted pictures and mentioned them before.:lol:

[Marco]

Hi David,

The biggest advantage of that Techie is having the facility to use three different tonearms, EACH with a different cartridge fitted... :)

This of course means that you can use a favoured arm/cartridge combo for optimising a specific genre of music (say 80s 12" singles)! :eek: :gig:

I guess you're getting it now? ;)

Marco.

[Marco]

Hi Marco,

One of the arms on the Denon DP80 is an Audiocraft AC3000 Silver Limited. The three on the Technics are SAEC 308L, Micro Seiki MA505 S and Audio Technica AT1100. You should have known as I have posted pictures and mentioned them before.:lol:

Lol - I know, but I'd forgotten... SAECs are amongst my favourite tonearms of all time!

I'll be showing pics of some in a mo ;)

Marco.

[kcc123]

so would you for instance if you had the money buy 3 phono stages and connect each arm to a different line input of your amp so you can easily switch from 1 arm to another, that's cool?

Hi David,


Believe it or not, I have more than enough phono stages to mate all the five arms individually, though there is not enough space to house them on my rack.

[Marco]

Here's mine......


Micro Seiki RX-5000/RY-5500:


http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/9216/5000a.jpg (http://img812.imageshack.us/i/5000a.jpg/)


Now *that* is what you call a turntable platter!!! Feck yer acrylic pish. Or this:


http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/2782/bl99b.jpg (http://img715.imageshack.us/i/bl99b.jpg/)


:eek: :eek:

My Mike New Copper Composite Platter has similar design principles.


Kenwood KP07:


http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/9780/kenwoodkp07.jpg (http://img697.imageshack.us/i/kenwoodkp07.jpg/)


Classic minimalistic looks and simple but very effective engineering! :)


Sony TTS 8000:


http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4695/sonytts8000.jpg (http://img339.imageshack.us/i/sonytts8000.jpg/)


Classic direct-drive excellence!


And for sexy tonearms, I give you.............


Fidelity Research FR64S:


http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/784/fr64s.jpg (http://img831.imageshack.us/i/fr64s.jpg/)


Micro Seiki MA505:


http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8496/microseikima505.jpg (http://img703.imageshack.us/i/microseikima505.jpg/)


And last but not least, the awesome SAEC WE506:


http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/2678/saecwe506.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/i/saecwe506.jpg/)


They don't make 'em like they used to, folks - just look at the engineering quality!! ;)

Marco.

[MCRU]

Yes Marco but a detachable head shell can never sound as good as a solid one piece arm? The mechanism of joining them together must induce un-wanted micro vibrations when the arm is working? Agree? I am becoming the TT guru aren't I, 5 mins on the AOS and I know everything (not). :beer:

[MCRU]

Hi David,

The biggest advantage of that Techie is having the facility to use three different tonearms, EACH with a different cartridge fitted... :)

This of course means that you can use a favoured arm/cartridge combo for optimising a specific genre of music (say 80s 12" singles)! :eek: :gig:

I guess you're getting it now? ;)

Marco.

Getting it??? does that entail watching by bank balance go down more drastically than at Christmas time?

So to prove your Jelco is not as good as my RB300 Cardas (lol) we could fit them both to 1 deck and do A-B comparisons on the same record, that would be good?

[Marco]

Lol - that would be a very interesting exercise!


Yes Marco but a detachable head shell can never sound as good as a solid one piece arm? The mechanism of joining them together must induce un-wanted micro vibrations when the arm is working? Agree?


In a word, no - or rather in two words, 'yes' and 'no'! :)

The danger is in focussing too much attention on ONE area of a tonearm's design at the expense of other things which may be more important...

The answer to your question would be 'yes' if the two tonearms concerned were absolutely identical apart from one having a fixed headshell and the other not. Indeed, one can hear the effect of what you describe with the likes of an SME3009, which was designed both with and without a detachable headshell.

The trouble is, most tonearms made these days, unless one pays an absolute fortune, are nowhere near as solid and well engineered as the best vintage Japanese (detachable headshell) designs I've shown above, so what you gain on one hand with having a fixed headshell, is lost in more important areas elsewhere. Therefore, the net result more often than not (overall) is an inferior sounding tonearm, regardless of the sonic advantages of a fixed headshell.

That's why it's so important with hi-fi to think laterally and always look at the bigger picture!! Here endeth today's lesson ;)

Marco.

[DSJR]

Hi,

I have quite a few photos that you may be interested, though not good enough for your requirements. Hehe!


http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC00208copy-1.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC07574copy-1.jpg

Which Empire is this? I have a 2000E IV with a similarly coloured stylus, but none of the styli suppliers seem to have heard of it. Not that I particularly like it though.

Talking of Empire, I really want to try a 1000ZE/X, as it's one from the early 70's I haven't used.

[MCRU]

Still waiting for some OEM to come up with a cartridge that slots on the arm thus avoiding those ugly looking bolts that appear on all arms, spoils it.

[Will]

Might as well.............

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j317/willcowen/040.jpg

[MCRU]

woah!

what an interesting looking arm, pray tell?

[DSJR]

Still waiting for some OEM to come up with a cartridge that slots on the arm thus avoiding those ugly looking bolts that appear on all arms, spoils it.

B&O did it years ago (amongst others in the autochanger days) and some of B&O's better cartridges over the years have been very good indeed, given half a chance. The odd complete deck they made could sound excellent too, but not all of them, sadly..

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q8/DSJR_photos/Beogram1202arm.jpg

[Marco]

Still waiting for some OEM to come up with a cartridge that slots on the arm thus avoiding those ugly looking bolts that appear on all arms, spoils it.

That's why I use one of these babies:

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/2365/spuclassice230pix.png (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/spuclassice230pix.png/)

Simply plug it in with no ugly looking bolts in sight - and it sounds amazing!!

More info here:
http://www.ortofon.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112&Itemid=115

Will, your Garrard 401 and DIY 12" tonearm sound stunning (and look not three bad, too), so deserve to be featured here :)

Marco.

[MCRU]

That's why I use one of these babies:

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/2365/spuclassice230pix.png (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/spuclassice230pix.png/)

Simply plug it in with no ugly looking bolts in sight - and it sounds amazing!!

More info here:
http://www.ortofon.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=112&Itemid=115

Will, your Garrard 401 and DIY 12" tonearm sound stunning (and look not three bad, too), so deserve to be featured here :)

Marco.

Yes Marco but as that character in the Harry Enfield series used to say in his best brummy accent....You are incredibly richer than me...he actually said it the other way round as it happens but you get my drift, unless you have a spare head shell and arm to put it on going for a good price to a poor man...ho.ho.ho

[Marco]

Lol! You don't need a headshell - it's built in; that's the point! ;)

Marco.

[MCRU]

how much is it?

[Marco]

They start at £600, and work superbly well on a Jelco SA-750 :)

http://www.coolgales.com/store/cart.php?target=category&category_id=70

One day, I want to try mine with a Thomas Schick:


http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/2719/pi638.jpg (http://img233.imageshack.us/i/pi638.jpg/)

:cool:

Marco.

[MartinT]

They start at £600, and work superbly well on a Jelco SA-750 :)

Yours worked damn fine on my Dynavector, too :)

[Marco]

Too right it did, mate... But your Dynavector is just a 'tad more expensive' than the Jelco!! :eek: ;)

Marco.

[MartinT]

Second attempt. No post-processing, all done with the camera, tripod and a hand-held LED torch.

http://www.mtc.me.uk/images/Techie_pretty2.jpg

[MCRU]

If I was allowed to swear I would say f...... awesome dude!

[Marco]

Andre, why not? :)

Martin - BRILLIANT!! :stalks: :clap:

I think before long the urge to try one of these (AS-212S 9" version on the left) will get the better of me:


http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/8646/rs212d309db.jpg (http://img831.imageshack.us/i/rs212d309db.jpg/)


Available for £1025 from HiFiX: http://www.hifix.co.uk/sku.lasso?ORTOFON-AS%20212S&item=b21f0f3b7be3e2231aafaf8fb1cd44a5

They look rather sexy, don't they? :)

Probably still made by Jelco, of course, but engineering-wise, there's quite a bit more going on there than with an SA750D... Plus, when you consider the quality on offer, and what the likes of a Linn Ekos SE costs (£3620 :mental:), £1025 seems like a veritable bargain!!

Marco.

[MCRU]

Marco,
You are an analogue addict for sure.

[Marco]

Lol - just a tad.... All I need is a nice reel-to-reel! :)

Marco.

[MartinT]

Very nice arms indeed, Marco. Just perfect for your SPU :)

[Marco]

I agree and think I'll be treating myself to one in the New Year :cool:

Great fun this Techie race-tuning malarkey, innit? :eyebrows:

Marco.

[alfie2902]

I need a better camera...

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/alfie2902/IMG_0368.jpg

& then learn how to use one :lol:

My DP-6000 not quite up & running yet :( but shouldn't be long :)

[Marco]

Looking great, Alfie. That's an excellent example of shunning convention and thinking outside of the box, which I wholly approve of!

Can't wait to know what it sounds like. Is that your re-bodied 103 strapped to the FR64? :)

Marco.

[alfie2902]

Looking great, Alfie! Can't wait to know what it sounds like. Is that your re-bodied 103 strapped to the FR64? :)

Marco.

Hi Marco,

Lol, I can't wait to here how it sounds either!

It will be interesting when I get to fire it up, I've got an hole to re-position on the plinth to fully bolt down the motor unit & then I can have a play. there's still a few little mods/tweaks to do after, but hopefully I should be able to hear it potential.

Yes, thats the re-bodied 103 on the FR. I've got an itch for a Shelter tbh, but speedysteves SPU SM sounded pretty special on the FR though.

[kcc123]

Which Empire is this? I have a 2000E IV with a similarly coloured stylus, but none of the styli suppliers seem to have heard of it. Not that I particularly like it though.

Talking of Empire, I really want to try a 1000ZE/X, as it's one from the early 70's I haven't used.

Hi Dave,

It is indeed an Empire 2000E IV with the purple S912 E stylus.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1130168copy.jpg

[alfie2902]

Hi King,

Some very nice photos of some very nice TTs, arms & carts! :eek: :stalks:

What a wonderful collection you're a lucky man!

[Marco]

Hi Alfie,


Lol, I can't wait to here how it sounds either!

It will be interesting when I get to fire it up, I've got an hole to re-position on the plinth to fully bolt down the motor unit & then I can have a play. there's still a few little mods/tweaks to do after, but hopefully I should be able to hear it potential.

Yes, thats the re-bodied 103 on the FR. I've got an itch for a Shelter tbh, but speedysteves SPU SM sounded pretty special on the FR though.


I think it'll sound really good! What I'm struggling to understand is how on earth someone who uses brilliant gear like that also has bloody ADM9s!! :mental: :eek: :lol: ;)

I rate Shelter cartridges very highly - they're another brand which doesn't get much recognition in the UK, but whose cartridges offers superb SPPV.

SPUs, however, are unique - I know very well how special they sound when partnered optimally. I will likely obtain one of the more exotic models in due course.

Marco.

[alfie2902]

Hi Alfie,



I think it'll sound really good! What I'm struggling to understand is how on earth someone who uses brilliant gear like that also listens to bloody ADM9s!! :mental: :eek: :lol: ;)

I rate Shelter cartridges very highly - they're another brand which doesn't get much recognition in the UK, but whose cartridges offers superb SPPV.

SPUs, however, are unique - I know very well how special they sound when partnered optimally. I will likely obtain one of the more exotic models in due course.

Marco.

I think it should sound pretty good Marco, well I'm hoping so! :)

How it improves over the Systemdek I'll let you know. I'm expecting pitch stability to be better & also some improvement over the low end. As a long time belt drive user I do wonder about motor noise though!, the Systemdeks isolation is pretty good tbh, so we shall see.

Hmm... Those bloody ADM9's ;) Well I stll stand by the Sound Quality in my 2nd system & room! I would also say they're possibably more transparent than the main system but not as much fun to listen to! They ticked the boxes of price, size & sound quality for my needs for the 2nd system at the time & I enjoy the fact that there not just a scaled down main system & have a different approach to sound.:mental:

Well which cart I end up picking will be lower down the pecking order of Shelter's or SPU's but who knows what the future holds :scratch: an Io would be ultimate :eyebrows:

[Rare Bird]

And for sexy tonearms, I give you.............

Fidelity Research FR64S

They don't make 'em like they used to, folks - just look at the engineering quality!! ;)

Marco.

Best arm i ever had

[kcc123]

Hi King,

Some very nice photos of some very nice TTs, arms & carts! :eek: :stalks:

What a wonderful collection you're a lucky man!

HI alfie,

Thank you very much for your nice comments! I should be proud, shouldn’t I?:lol:

Beat regards!

[kcc123]

Hi Alfie,



I think it'll sound really good! What I'm struggling to understand is how on earth someone who uses brilliant gear like that also has bloody ADM9s!! :mental: :eek: :lol: ;)

I rate Shelter cartridges very highly - they're another brand which doesn't get much recognition in the UK, but whose cartridges offers superb SPPV.

SPUs, however, are unique - I know very well how special they sound when partnered optimally. I will likely obtain one of the more exotic models in due course.

Marco.
HI Marco,

You have been worshiping the virtues of the Ortofon SPUSs since you had one. Have you had experience with any of the strain gauge cartridges? If not, you should listen to one. It will open your mind and surprise you with its superiority in transparency, dynamics and musicality. My Panasonic EPS-460C strain gauge cartridge has shamed, embarrassed many of my beloved MM/MC cartridges and blown some of them into dust. I am now using a Technics SH-400 demodulator for driving it as all my other phono stages are useless, sadly, including yours.:lolsign:

Panasonic EPS-460C strain gauge cartridge
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC07854copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC07865copy-1.jpg

[flatpopely]

Here's my LP12:-

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w258/Andrew_Popely/Hi%20Fi/flatpopely%20v%20YNWOAN/054-1.jpg

[chris@panteg]

Nice photo ! Andrew subtle lighting going on there.

King that's a great shot of the Panasonic , and very interesting to say the least , must be one hell of cartridge ' surprising what Matsushita came up at times eh.

[Marco]

Hi King,


You have been worshiping the virtues of the Ortofon SPUSs since you had one. Have you had experience with any of the strain gauge cartridges?


No, but they sound very interesting and something that I should investigate! :)

I do love my SPU, though - it has such an effortless and highly convincing way of reproducing music that is quite beguiling... Plenty of room though to add a strain gauge to my collection! ;)

Marco.

[flatpopely]

Nice photo ! Andrew subtle lighting going on there.

Thanks. Not planned just happened!

[DSJR]

Andrew, that's one of the best looking LP12's I've ever seen and from the needle drops you've sometimes posted, I think it's a credit to you as well.

I can't believe how my tastes have changed over the decades and I wonder if I'll ever own an LP12 again. I couldn't live with anything less than a Cirkus example though and even that is too coloured I reckon. I suspect the Rubykon would do well with heavier arms like the Jelco 750 and Zeta clones, sorting out the heaviness in tone.

[chris@panteg]

Hi Dave

I was thinking the same thing , the LP12 as i remember it ' well my deck anyway having a full and warm kind of sound ! compared to what i have now which is much leaner and certainly less forgiving , but i find i crave a brighter and tighter sound these days , maybe its old age lol:rolleyes:

[flatpopely]

Andrew, that's one of the best looking LP12's I've ever seen and from the needle drops you've sometimes posted, I think it's a credit to you as well.

I can't believe how my tastes have changed over the decades and I wonder if I'll ever own an LP12 again. I couldn't live with anything less than a Cirkus example though and even that is too coloured I reckon. I suspect the Rubykon would do well with heavier arms like the Jelco 750 and Zeta clones, sorting out the heaviness in tone.

Thanks Dave.

I've linked to a higher res pic :)

Andrew.

[MCRU]

A pint of back sheep indeed, nice one matey!

[flatpopely]

A pint of back sheep indeed, nice one matey!

Someone has been doing their research!

[MCRU]

Spoken like a yorkshireman! Black sheep and Landlord for me.

[chris@panteg]

Andrew ' Black Sheep is one of my top ten beverages :cool: love it.

[flatpopely]

Andrew ' Black Sheep is one of my top ten beverages :cool: love it.


Several (many) pints were involved in the intial discussions about the 'RubiKon'. Obviously it was designed while sober :lol:

Black Sheep 'Riggwelter' is the one to go for, just be careful!

[sarnies]

Here's my LP12 with full Vivid upgrade/RB300/2M Blue.

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1450/best20one20edit.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/i/best20one20edit.jpg/)

First time I've posted an image, hope it works!!

[MCRU]

Is that a light on the on/off switch, oh dear all that interference coming from the light, best get rid of it! It seems to match the lilac cable in the background, nice pic by the way.

[Reid Malenfant]

Is that a light on the on/off switch, oh dear all that interference coming from the light, best get rid of it! It seems to match the lilac cable in the background, nice pic by the way.
Looks like an LED to me ;) LEDs are often used as voltage references in such things as amplifiers etc, they don't interfere with a thing :)

A neon on the other hand :doh:

[YNWaN]

Andrew, that's one of the best looking LP12's I've ever seen and from the needle drops you've sometimes posted, I think it's a credit to you as well.

I can't believe how my tastes have changed over the decades and I wonder if I'll ever own an LP12 again. I couldn't live with anything less than a Cirkus example though and even that is too coloured I reckon. I suspect the Rubykon would do well with heavier arms like the Jelco 750 and Zeta clones, sorting out the heaviness in tone.

That photo of Andrew's LP12 was taken in my listening room - you can just see the bottom edge of one of the acoustic panels in the top of the pic. I know Andrew has a very special new plinth on the way, so hopefully it will look even better in the future (and, of couse, he has a new arm - though no chassis to mount it to as they have all been sold!).

The Linn mount of the RubiKon is indeed designed to accommodate heavier arms (though not exclusively) - the Ekos SE is quite a heavy design these days and very close to the weight of an SMEV. In terms of character - the arm will still have whatever character it originally had - however, it's true that the the RubiKon does not encourage increased 'fat'.

Dave, I couldn't live with a sub Cirkus spec either.

[DSJR]

I certainly couldn't now, but thought it was the dogs doo-dahs then..

[Marco]

Hi Chris,


Here's my LP12 with full Vivid upgrade/RB300/2M Blue.

First time I've posted an image, hope it works!!

It does now, after I resized it ;)

Marco.

[MCRU]

Guys,
My personal fave picture at the moment is now on my home page, please feel free to add more as I am personally well chuffed that I have received such a warm welcome here and everyone seems willing to contribute which is really appreciated.

My SL1210 has been delayed probably till after Christmas now so the tuning will start then, the Lenco is sounding quite good but I know from what has been written on the AOS that the Techie will leave it for dead.

[sarnies]

Thanks Marco. Be interested to know how to size pics when uploading to the forum, can you fill me in?

Chris

[TBL]

Few pics of mine

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5266803029_b33f663e8f_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5278099259_5117c5783d.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5278704588_d5dde6027a.jpg

[kcc123]

King that's a great shot of the Panasonic , and very interesting to say the least , must be one hell of cartridge ' surprising what Matsushita came up at times eh.
Hi Chris,
Thanks! The Panasonic is superb in most aspects.

I also have some pictures for my fruit box which is not as beautiful as the others shown.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1140250copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1140184copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1140237copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1140220copy.jpg

[The Vinyl Adventure]

I think I want an lp12 ... ...

[Marco]

Hi Chris,


Thanks Marco. Be interested to know how to size pics when uploading to the forum, can you fill me in?


You need to use a hosting site, such as Photobucket or Imageshack. There are instructions how to do it in The Gallery section :)

Marco.

[kcc123]

Here is another one:-

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/Cartridges092copy.jpg

[MCRU]

Hamish,
Your TT looks the biz, whether it beats the LP12 is another matter! They range from £2k to 14k don't they so I suppose it is hard to say if a properly tweaked Tekkie will trounce the basic LP12?

[kcc123]

I really love direct drive more than belt drive turntables.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1140265copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/112copy-1.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1140258copy.jpg

[The Vinyl Adventure]

The techie was sold David ... It was the biz, but it had to go in a momment of poorness after I couldn't sell my valve amp... And bought some speakers I couldn't begin to realistically afford ...
Only a thing I say!
Even my choice dealer - one of linns biggest dealers has told me probably not to buy a lp12 for the financial sink hole they can be ... In fact, even a nice lady called Maureen from linn scared me a bit with regards to getting an old one ... Not intentionally I might add, she was just talking about how they are completely upgradable to a new one from a very old one ... I don't need that temptation in my life ...

[Marco]

Hi David,


Your TT looks the biz, whether it beats the LP12 is another matter! They range from £2k to 14k don't they so I suppose it is hard to say if a properly tweaked Tekkie will trounce the basic LP12?


A "properly tweaked" Techie (I think I know what you mean by that) will trounce a basic LP12 - no question - *provided* both are using the same arm and cartridge...

The question is, whether a fully-optimised Techie, like say, Martin's or mine, would compete with or outperform a 'pretty extensively tweaked' LP12 (let's call it that), like Andrew's - or for that matter, Linn's current top-spec LP12.

The price (£14k or whatever) is immaterial, as we all know how much one pays for the perceived value of the Linn badge. It's only out-and-out sonic performance that counts in the final analysis.

Not that all this really matters of course, as we love our T/T's for what they are, but Andrew and I have a bake-off to conduct sometime in the New Year, which will be fun and should shed some light on the matter :cool:

Marco.

P.S King - vintage D/Ds are just so much sexier (and in a design sense, also rather more interesting)! ;)

:respect:

[flatpopely]

Indeed Marco, looking forwards to it.

Andrew.

[MCRU]

The TT is only a very small part in the chain also, the rest of the gear has to be up to scratch, A/B comparisons would have to be done on the same system I guess!

Some serious wonga has been spent on the featured decks, toys for boys indeed!

[DSJR]

David, things have moved on since 1980 and modern amps and carefully matched speakers should easily reproducs any differences there. I do agree that the same system must be used for any comparisons to have any meaning - IMO.

Back in 1980, I regarded a Naim 12S/Snaps as being a good preamp. I'm sure it still sounds charming, but nothing like as good as a Croft or one of Naims newer models with big supplies - a stock 32.5 certainly cannot compete without re-working...

[Batty]

a couple of my Rock - best make that several

[audio39]

Few pics of mine

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5266803029_b33f663e8f_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5206/5278099259_5117c5783d.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5288/5278704588_d5dde6027a.jpg

That is the coolest thing I've ever seen...and I love the Lux tube gear!

Awesome!!! :stalks:

[Alex_UK]

Russ Collinson's work looks amazing, and one day I will have one of his solid plinths for my Garrard... Stunning, some of them (http://www.layers-of-beauty.co.uk/page8.php) - yours included Ian (and indeed whole system.)

[YNWaN]

Yes indeed - oustanding work by Russ Collinson.

[flatpopely]

The TT is only a very small part in the chain also, the rest of the gear has to be up to scratch, A/B comparisons would have to be done on the same system I guess!

Some serious wonga has been spent on the featured decks, toys for boys indeed!

I think my system will be revealing enough!

[kcc123]

It may not the best sounding turntable in the world, but certainly looks different-my humble JVC TT-71 motor unit on a custom base.:)

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC01996copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02000.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02009copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02027copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC02034copy.jpg

[MCRU]

Russ did my Lenco base, superb item.

[MCRU]

Any more for any more pictures before I make my awards for the top 5, late entry is Marco with a festive picture of his TT but he put it in the wrong thread!

[Marco]

Here y'are, dud-ette:


http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4222/img0177k.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/img0177k.jpg/)


Won't be long 'till Santa's here! ;)


Marco.

[Beechwoods]

I've got to say that King's photography and his amazing collection of DD turntables does it for me. One day, I hope to have a JVC or Denon UFO-deck in as fine condition as one of King's :)

[kcc123]

I've got to say that King's photography and his amazing collection of DD turntables does it for me. One day, I hope to have a JVC or Denon UFO-deck in as fine condition as one of King's :)
Hi Nick,

Thank you!

Here are couple more photos of the Denon

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC01966copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC01951copy.jpg

[MCRU]

It has to be said those TT's are absolutely awesome looking, do they sound as good as they look matey?

[MCRU]

How did you get past the WAF with those in the bay window then?

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Are these denon tt's expensive?
What are the model numbers to look out for?

[Beechwoods]

Here are couple more photos of the Denon

Thank you King... I love the dual arms arrangement too!

[DSJR]

Is King the gent with a huge collection of turntables? I seem to remember the window bay...

[kcc123]

It has to be said those TT's are absolutely awesome looking, do they sound as good as they look matey?

Hi David,
Not only they are awesome looking in terms of aesthetics, I think, they also sound wonderful in every aspect. Of course, some may not concur.
My wife is sure a very understanding person who has accepted my hobby as a priority, to some degree, ever since she married me. Luckily, she does not know how many turntables that I have, thank God! I would be in trouble if otherwise.:lol:

[Spectral Morn]

I too am blessed with a very understanding wife :)



Regards D S D L

[Rare Bird]

I think I want an lp12 ... ...

:lolsign:

[kcc123]

Are these denon tt's expensive?
What are the model numbers to look out for?

Hi Hamish,
Some Denons are very expensive, even hard to find, especially the DP 100M model. The DP 80s are less costly, but still not that easy to come by because they are still very rare in England.
I was probably the first person who owned, not one, but two DP 80 turntables in this country, in 1981. They were 100V Japanese model, with one of which I accidentally destroyed by plugging it directly into the power socket without a step down transformer.

[kcc123]

Is King the gent with a huge collection of turntables? I seem to remember the window bay...

Hi Dave,

I am the one whom you are referring to.:)

[kcc123]

From my photo album, I have again selected a few pictures which are quite good in my humble opinion, though not that great to the eyes of an expert/professional like Hamish. Also beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1130269copy1.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1130262copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1130247copy.jpg

[MCRU]

Wow keep em coming guys, to add a bit of festive cheer to the proceedings (hope Marco agrees and think's it's ok) I am going to give some vouchers out for use on my website for the top 5 pictures, after all I would have to pay i-stock photo a tidy some for some of these! Results announced tomorrow so get your last minute entries in guys..

Ist Prize £30 voucher
2nd Prize £20 voucher
3rd-5th Prize £10 voucher

Many Thanks

David

[Marco]

Hi David,

That's a very generous offer, mate, and much appreciated!

Please ensure that all vouchers given go to members for their photos, as it would be unfair if anyone was deprived of a voucher, should you select one of my pics in the top 5.

Or, if you do select one of my pics, we'll use the voucher as one of the prizes given to members in our competition for naming all the album covers in our Christmas banner, details shown here: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8754 :cool:

Marco.

P.S When you get a chance, give me a bell for a chat :)

[MCRU]

Sorry Marco but none of your pics are good enough to grace the top 5 mate...:mex:

[Tarzan]

Have l missed something, what cart is that Mr kcc123?:)

[Marco]

Sorry Marco but none of your pics are good enough to grace the top 5 mate...:mex:

Lol - I didn't think so, given the quality of the other contributions. But that's cool, as the vouchers will go to the right people :)

Marco.

[flapland]

Have l missed something, what cart is that Mr kcc123?:)

I suspect its a DL103 of one flavour or other mounted in a aluminium body. I have done a similar thing although mine is Silver coloured and flat fronted. Sadly I snapped the cantilever but have another low hours DL103 in its way shortly.

Its possible also get Ebony and some kind of hard multiply wood bodies as well. I think there is even a thread on AoS on the subject.

Paul

[The Grand Wazoo]

......... I think there is even a thread on AoS on the subject.

......at least two!!

[kcc123]

Have l missed something, what cart is that Mr kcc123?:)

Hi, Tatzan,

That is a Denon 103R in an aluminum body. :)

[flatpopely]

I thought my LP12 pic was pretty good but there are some ace pics on here!

[kcc123]

This one should then be easily recognized.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/P1140136copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u114/KCCTKC/DSC01633copy.jpg

[MCRU]

After so many awesome looking vinyl spinners can we keep them coming until the new year and I will send out a free mains gift to all who have submitted a picture as well as the top 5 prizes, result on 01.01.11

merry christmas to all AOS members

[flatpopely]

Look, just give it to me straight, I have not won!

[chris@panteg]

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/chrispanteg30/Armtransplant021.jpg

[MCRU]

We need to start a thread about dust removal mate and the best accessory for that, its annoying me already cos the black Techie is a dust mite! Otherwise awesome pic, nice arm.

[chris@panteg]

Cheer's David

Yeah ' perhaps someone can come up with a minivac of some kind , make a killing .:)

[MartinT]

It's very hard to get rid of all dust when taking macro shots, the stuff is pervasive.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

An audiophile minivac ... Maybe it could have somthing to positively charge the surface ions in the flux layer of your hifi...
Of course those who belive in the benefits of audiophile dust would be up in arms ...

[Stratmangler]

This thing actually does what it's claimed to do.

http://www.hificables.co.uk/ProductImages/fullsize/Zerostat-blue-500.jpg

[YNWaN]

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h90/markemark_2006/9.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h90/markemark_2006/3-3.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h90/markemark_2006/TT6.jpg

Except my deck now has a black platter.

[MCRU]

Is the first picture a record cleaner as it looks like one with the pipes on it?

[Beechwoods]

Its an air bearing linear tracking arm David.

[YNWaN]

It's a Simon Yorke s-10 with matching aeroarm http://www.recordplayer.com/. Are you not familiar with the look of air bearing tonearms?

[MCRU]

It's a Simon Yorke s-10 with matching aeroarm http://www.recordplayer.com/. Are you not familiar with the look of air bearing tonearms?

Sometimes, it just looked a bit industrial!!!

[YNWaN]

I think it's a late prototype, rather than a full production item, looking at the arm wire dressing (but then Simon Yorke stuff is only made in small quantities). I took the pic a couple of years ago at the Munich show where it was being shown for the first time. I rather like the look of it though.

[Spectral Morn]

very nice looking turntable that Simon Yorke :) especially with the new arm on it :)


Regards D S D L

[YNWaN]

Yes I quite like it - although I mostly include it because I have a pic of it. Personally, I think the styling of the arm is a little at odds with the styling of the deck. My own preference, in terms of aesthetic, is more toward Brinkmann and decks like the Versa Dynamics.

[MCRU]

It does look good and this is a thread about TT pictures so in context it does a damn fine job!

[YNWaN]

Is this thread dead now then?

[Reid Malenfant]

Is this thread dead now then?
No such thing as a "dead thread" :eyebrows: All are valuable even if resurrected as long as input is good innit ;)

[John]

We should get a winner soon

[MCRU]

Hello Everyone,
As it's now 2011 and I have plenty to do so let's award a few prizes for the best turntable pictures, I counted 11 different members not counting Marco, thanks to all of you, some superb pics were sent in, the best one based on my own personal criteria was Hamish, followed very, very closely by kcc123.

As all pictures submitted can be used around my site I would like to give out the following as a thank you to all who contributed:-

£50 voucher to Hamish to be used on my website, just send me a pm with what you would like and I will post the item/s to you.

£30 voucher to KCC123

£10 voucher to everyone else who contributed, flapland,martin t, alfie 2902, flatpopely,sarnies,tbl,batty,audio39,chris@panteg and ynwan

To give you an idea of what you can get for £10 as some items I sell are not listed on my site:-

De-oxit cleaning wipes to keep your plugs and connectors in tip top condition
Silver cleaning cloth to polish your silver plated plugs
Silver plated mains plugs
Gold Plated mains plugs
Belden 19364 mains cable
Kaiser silver plated IEC connector

Thanks again and please pm me with your requirements and don't forget to include your address

[YNWaN]

As all pictures submitted can be used around my site I would like to give out the following as a thank you to all who contributed:-

Ah, was that the idea? I'm sorry but I wish to retain the copyright of my pics and would rather that the pictures of my own deck were not used.

Sorry for any confusion - I'm afraid I hadn't read the OP and thought it was just a 'post pictures of turntables' thread. Obviously I am happy to be excluded from any financial (or otherwise) reward.

P.S. Congrats to Hammish and KCC123

[chris@panteg]

Well done to Hamish and congrats:)

Thanks David for putting on the competition , hope the piccies help .

[MCRU]

Ah, was that the idea? I'm sorry but I wish to retain the copyright of my pics and would rather that the pictures of my own deck were not used.

Sorry for any confusion - I'm afraid I hadn't read the OP and thought it was just a 'post pictures of turntables' thread. Obviously I am happy to be excluded from any financial (or otherwise) reward.

Yes if you read the beginning you would have seen I wanted some pictures of TT's for my website and that was all, simple really, I could have photographed my own as I have a few but thought members would like to send their's in.

[MCRU]

Well done to Hamish and congrats:)

Thanks David for putting on the competition , hope the piccies help .

Yes they did and thanks.

[Batty]

Hello Everyone,
As it's now 2011 and I have plenty to do so let's award a few prizes for the best turntable pictures, I counted 11 different members not counting Marco, thanks to all of you, some superb pics were sent in, the best one based on my own personal criteria was Hamish, followed very, very closely by kcc123.

As all pictures submitted can be used around my site I would like to give out the following as a thank you to all who contributed:-

£50 voucher to Hamish to be used on my website, just send me a pm with what you would like and I will post the item/s to you.

£30 voucher to KCC123

£10 voucher to everyone else who contributed, flapland,martin t, alfie 2902, flatpopely,sarnies,tbl,batty,audio39,chris@panteg and ynwan

To give you an idea of what you can get for £10 as some items I sell are not listed on my site:-

De-oxit cleaning wipes to keep your plugs and connectors in tip top condition
Silver cleaning cloth to polish your silver plated plugs
Silver plated mains plugs
Gold Plated mains plugs
Belden 19364 mains cable
Kaiser silver plated IEC connector

Thanks again and please pm me with your requirements and don't forget to include your address

Thanks for that David, very kind of you.

Steve

[DSJR]

'Course, my offering was taken as a joke - oh ye of little knowledge......

[MCRU]

'Course, my offering was taken as a joke - oh ye of little knowledge......

Not at all, I knew I would accidentally miss someone out as there were 17 pages to look through, I have been after a Garrard for about 10 years! Up north we don't have audio jumble or many car boot sales so they are like rocking horse poo! Please add yourself to the list of recipients and sorry I missed you off.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

woo for me ... well done everyone else ... although i have to say i have mixed feelings being as i make a portion of my living out of photography ...

tell you what ill do... if its all right with you David?
id like to split my winnings in half ... ill find something for £25 that i can consider as payment for use of the image and then ill donate the other £25 to the forum for another competition prize of some sort ... that would make me feel more comfortable about winning! ... ... ...

how does that sound?

[Rare Bird]

woo for me ... well done everyone else ... although i have to say i have mixed feelings being as i make a portion of my living out of photography ...

tell you what ill do... if its all right with you David?
id like to split my winnings in half ... ill find something for £25 that i can consider as payment for use of the image and then ill donate the other £25 to the forum for another competition prize of some sort ... that would make me feel more comfortable about winning! ... ... ...

how does that sound?

Sounds good will it be a record sleeve competition :lolsign:

[MartinT]

Well done, Hamish, and very magnanimous of you.

[MCRU]

woo for me ... well done everyone else ... although i have to say i have mixed feelings being as i make a portion of my living out of photography ...

tell you what ill do... if its all right with you David?
id like to split my winnings in half ... ill find something for £25 that i can consider as payment for use of the image and then ill donate the other £25 to the forum for another competition prize of some sort ... that would make me feel more comfortable about winning! ... ... ...

how does that sound?

no problem
I did not notice at first that you are a photographer until Marco told me, it was the blue colour of the TT that did it for me! Was that a special edition model?

[MartinT]

Was that a special edition model?

It was indeed - Hamish created it himself and it looked magnificent.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

yeah... until i had to sell it ... ah well ... you win some you loose some ...

if anyone thinks i should give up my entire prize ... i dont mind ... just say ... i do feel i had an advantage ... im not saying im a better photographer ... just i have the kit and what not ... basically i dont want anyone to think it was unfair ... ... ... ... ... now i sound conceited dont i ... ... ... ah crap, you know what i mean

[chris@panteg]

Hamish

I think you should take the whole prize and enjoy it :) perhaps towards your new vinyl spinner .

[MCRU]

Agree totally. It is not how good you are at taking the photos boss, its the actual TT itself I was more interested in!

[The Vinyl Adventure]

.... i dunno ....
i tell you what ... how about the other people who entered have a vote ... now please be honest ... if you think it is unfair because i have a advantage of sorts then please say ... if everyone agrees its ok then i will graciously accept the prize ... but i dont want to upset anyone ...
even saying this makes me feel bad ... its making me feel like im saying im better ... thats not what i mean at all ...
dam this is pickling my mind ... i just really dont want anyone to feel cheated or that this is unfair in any way ....

[chris@panteg]

Hamish

I can't speak for anyone else but really don't see any problem in you taking the prize , av it :)

[Reid Malenfant]

.... i dunno ....
i tell you what ... how about the other people who entered have a vote ... now please be honest ... if you think it is unfair because i have a advantage of sorts then please say ... if everyone agrees its ok then i will graciously accept the prize ... but i dont want to upset anyone ...
even saying this makes me feel bad ... its making me feel like im saying im better ... thats not what i mean at all ...
dam this is pickling my mind ... i just really dont want anyone to feel cheated or that this is unfair in any way ....

:lolsign: Just take the prize Hamish PLEASE!!!!

Enough of this :eek: You won, it doesn't matter if you were David Bailey ffs :ner:

[sarnies]

Thanks for the £10 voucher David, I'd like to donate it to the raffle at the Scalford Show.

[YNWaN]

Of course you should take the prize Hamish.

[vinylspinner]

Hamish,

Take the voucher, it was a great photo.

Nigel

The Avalon has been cleaned, oiled, packed and ready to go, I will pm you later.

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Ok, cheers guys ... :)
Sorry, prob being silly ... Just had a pang of feeling like an arse ...

Nice one Nigel
They are expecting you at the shop, I have a rega 301 on the way from hifi Dave and a rega fit arm off a manticore mantis(?) to try too ... Should be interesting :)
Did it turn out the band was ok?
I owe you a big favour Nigel!!

[kcc123]

Hi David,

Thank you!
What a surprise to me! I just did it entirely for fun and not expected any prize at all. Nevertheless, I have won the second prize and I am very pleased with that. But, what can I do with the voucher? Buy something from you and spend it? It means I will have to fork out more. Anyway, thanks again for your generous offer!

[MCRU]

Hi David,

Thank you!
What a surprise to me! I just did it entirely for fun and not expected any prize at all. Nevertheless, I have won the second prize and I am very pleased with that. But, what can I do with the voucher? Buy something from you and spend it? It means I will have to fork out more. Anyway, thanks again for your generous offer!

It's basically £30 to spend on my website mate, you pick whatever you fancy and I will send it in the post. There are lots of bits and bobs you can get.

As an example:-

http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/ourshop/prod_773934-Tacima-CS-929-6-Gang-Audiophile-Mains-Block.html

http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/ourshop/prod_648639-Tacima-SC5723-Mains-Interferance-Conditioner.html

http://www.mains-cables-r-us.co.uk/ourshop/prod_1178052-Blue-Horizon-CleanIt.html

I have also record stylus cleaning putty, bearing oil, and all manner of things.

[theophile]

Yamaha GT 2000 with Soundsmith 'The Voice'(Ebony),Orsonic AV-1B headshell,HRS 'Analog Disc' weight.

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv69/elihpoet/TimosGT2000photos015.jpg

[kcc123]

Hi theophile,

Very interesting combination indeed! What are those metal balls for? Will they make any noise when the platter is spinning?

[theophile]

Hi theophile,

Very interesting combination indeed! What are those metal balls for? Will they make any noise when the platter is spinning?

They are lead fishing sinkers.

I was looking at the 'groove' at the outer edge of the platter one day,and wondered what a bunch of lead sinkers would contribute if placed within it.

As background,I don't use the stock mat rather a combination of cork/foam spots and the Boston Audio Carbon/Graphite Mat 2.Without the stock mat,the GT 2000's platter gives a nice 'ting' when struck with the edge of a screwdriver(not that playing a record will provide the same impulse).With the fishing sinkers in place the platter emits a dull 'tunk',when struck with the screwdriver.

Do I feel that it has made an audible difference/improvement?I really couldn't day.I can say that it made nothing sound any worse,and I like the fact that the platter is a little less resonant.