I imported it into Australia from Japan.It is a 100Volt model(Japanese standard).Quote:
Originally Posted by Darren
It sounds brilliant,moreso since I recently sat it atop 8 Clearaudio Magix mag-lev footers. :idea:
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I imported it into Australia from Japan.It is a 100Volt model(Japanese standard).Quote:
Originally Posted by Darren
It sounds brilliant,moreso since I recently sat it atop 8 Clearaudio Magix mag-lev footers. :idea:
Totally agree, that deck is a typical example of so many that are out there, and this is why too many folk diss the LP12, I have serviced and set-up a few LP12's for friends and their reports and findings on their newly fettled LP12's have simply blown them away, and yes I still have their mails if you want further proof, put quite simply the LP12 is a classic TT, and one that when set-up by a competent dealer/enthusiast will outperform most of its rivals, yes there are several current worthy contenders around that offer a totaly different approach and performance but this is not to take anything away from a true classic, albeit with its own forboyles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy831
LP12/Ekos/Cirkus'd/Armageddon user and devotee.
Aged 14 and way back then I had a life changing experience. My first smoke of a joint whilst hearing Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' on the first real hifi I'd ever heard. (Thorens TD160, Quad 33/405, ESL 63s). Things have never been the same since.
I don't think my LP12 changed my life. It sort of sat there quietly getting on with it's job. Too relaxed to create a deep impression. It's the sort of deck you don't notice. After 19 house moves mine does want a proper set up but my arm board has never got as skewed as the one in that photo.
As for life changing kit.
I first heard Acoustic Energy AE1s in 1987 and had a vivid impression of that sound lodged in my brain for nearly 20 years until I could afford to buy a pair. It was worth the wait, I find them remarkable.
EAR 802 pre amp. I stumbled upon this at a bargain price very recently. Believe it or not it's my first brush with tubes. I'm smitten. It's a glorious piece of kit.
Since I used to pop round to all the dealers in town and change my gear with every new moon, I have a lot of memories of a lot of good gear that came and went in my life. Including the 8000A (my amp had a grey faceplate, however). It never did anything for me. These are some that did:
Nytech 252:
http://www.audiogold.co.uk/catalogue...CA-252%202.JPG
JPW AP-3:
http://www.gz008.cn/uploads/userup/0807/2223163343S.jpg
Sugden Connoisseur BD-2:
http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/206/b113as.jpg
For me it was the Audiolab 8000a I bought 2nd hand back in the early 90's. Soon as I picked it up I knew it was a serious bit of gear. It's a hefty beast. I've still got it somewhere but I use an 8000S now.
More recently, my Dynaudio Audience 42's. A fantastic little speaker for the money. I can't afford the 52se's!
From The Grave
Come on then boys & girls - time to revisit this thread!
Cambridge R40 transmission line speakers started me down the road of true hi-fi, powered from self-built electronics. With the classic KEF combination of B139, B110 and T27 drivers. They sounded gorgeous and kept me going for all my student and early independent years. A friend was still running them up to about a year ago with the original drivers still working.
it was but then you found out wrong, forget the Meridian bit ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Filterlab
My defining musical and Hi-Fi moment was when I got my first real turntable, the Pioneer PL12D and playing my second LP purchase, which was Dark Side of the Moon. Previous to this I had to beg, borrow and steal my parents Dansette mono record player. Having my own 'high-end' Hi-Fi in my room was pure ecstasy (high end for me in those days was a PL12D!).
I wish I still had it really, just for the nostalgia and I don't think anything since then, has had such an impact as venturing into the world of music from the privacy of my own room.
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w...tgig/pl12d.jpg
First Long Player I bought.
I bought it in the year of its release.
I sold it two years ago.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near_the_Beginning
Its always been the music for me. The kit is just a tool.