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Thanks Jim, there are numerous reasons why I plumped for these, I'll go through things when I've had chance to set up and then have an extremely good listen to LOTS of different music. I've got the Tenuto's sonic presentation weight up so it should be easy to see have this upgrade adds any benefits to the 301. Stay tooned.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
A quality PSU Andy, would be my choice for your deck also.
Thanks mate, that means a lot. The Paradise is sounding fantastic incidently.Quote:
Originally Posted by sq225917
Well the PSU's still not here, hopefully by the end of this week. I've got a few small tweaks to perform, mainly :-
1. Decouple motor
2. Better earthing.
3. Optimised the cable lengths
4. Very discrete vibration dampening.
5. 1.5mm silicone mat for the Tenuto platter mat
option 4 is the most interesting, I'll probably review every area on the 301 where discrete vibration dampening can be employed. The research will start in another 5-6 weeks. Now I'll enjoy the new PSU with my new Jazz vinyl and then start tweeking again!
Wow, that looks great!Quote:
Originally Posted by REXTON
ANdy where did get your Phoenix PSU and Roadrunner from?
Many thanks Dave.Quote:
Originally Posted by dmckean
Hi Jim, I ordered straight from Pheonix in the good old US of A. I ordered about one week ago, the system in the UK and has been stuck in customs for the last three days :rolleyes:. If your after one with a bit more poke you'll need to order the 25W version and you can only purchase it direct from Pheonix. I'll have to suck up the import tax but I see the PSU & Tachometer as an investment which I can use again and again should I choose to restore/own similar decks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
It will be worth it Andy, I will probably go down this route soon as its a no brainer for the VPI. Loads of guys in USA run their VPI Scouts with this PSU.Quote:
Originally Posted by REXTON
A few folk are using it run Lenco's now so not surprised your using it with the 301.
Look forward to hear how you get on. Any news on the Croft yet?
You'll be looking at around £650-700 all in including courier fees, taxes etc. I actually got the idea from LencoHeaven and after a load of emails to Bill (the guy who owns the company) I decided to take the plunge. There is a cheaper version available which is being prototyped over at http://mate-labs.de/magicquartz/ which does exactly the same as what I've just bought but you have to build yourself and there is no release date. I just got fed up of waiting around so I did my research and bought from Pheonix. I like the idea of having plenty of Watts to push the old 301 around and additionally love the idea of a self regulated speed stability to with 0.001% accuracy, coupled with the ability to shift from deck to deck was a no brainer. The 301 should experience a greater ability to deliver note pitch stability, a bit like the 1210 I own. The Croft is an on going saga I'm afraid. I need to get my Sondex S100 amp serviced and then possibly rebiased to take K120 ot K150's :fingers: and then the Charisma is going to get mega pimped. The 301 has taken over, I still have a pair of Heybrook speakers to finish refurbishing and a DECCA tonearm to rewire....!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimbo
Well the PSU finally cleared customs today, nine F****** days? :steam: So, it may be fitted by the very end of this week if I'm lucky.