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29-04-2011, 11:03
synsei

Thorens TD160mkII

Captured with my very humble camera...

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/...AoSComp1-1.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/...f/AoSComp2.jpg
29-04-2011, 15:40
BTH K10A

Studio look

No bling here but don't let that fool you ;)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...5/IMG_0909.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...5/IMG_0908.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...5/IMG_0910.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...5/IMG_0920.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...5/IMG_0919.jpg
29-04-2011, 16:27
WOStantonCS100

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTH K10A

No bling here but don't let that fool you ;)

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...5/IMG_0909.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...5/IMG_0908.jpg

Nice! That's a 930, right? The 938 would fit real nicely atop my rack.:)
29-04-2011, 16:48
BTH K10A

Quote:

Originally Posted by WOStantonCS100

Nice! That's a 930, right? The 938 would fit real nicely atop my rack.:)

Yes it's a 930. It dates from 1963 and would originally have had an Ortofon 229 arm but was changed for an EMT 929 sometime in the 70's
30-04-2011, 00:38
alfie2902

May as well add the DP-6000 .....

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/IMG_0625.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/IMG_0614.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/IMG_0618.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/IMG_0619.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/IMG_0621.jpg

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/IMG_0620.jpg
30-04-2011, 00:52
Marco

Nice one, Alfie - looking good! How's the SPU sounding now that it's bedded in? :)

Marco.
30-04-2011, 01:35
alfie2902

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco

Nice one, Alfie - looking good! How's the SPU sounding now that it's bedded in? :)

Marco.

It's sounding very nice mate :) But to be honest the DP-6000 still needs some work & I've not found my final SUT yet!

The SPU Royal has a Replicant 100 stylus which seems quite sensitive to setup & as you know there's very little adjustment with a GM SPU! I've been experimenting with spindle to pivot dimentions. The FR64 STP is 230mm but the SPU headshell puts the stylus a couple of mm infront of my downloaded arc protractor so setting the STP at 232mm seems to make a difference, but which is better i'm not yet sure!

The DP-6000 may still yet get re-plinthed & needs new footers & the mat sorting out!

SUT's I've been playing with alot for the last month, Guy sent me up 6 or 7 different SUT's to try with the Royal, mostly vintage MIC transformers & I've also played with both A23 trannies. Ortofon recomend >100 ohms but I seem to be finding better results at about 30 to 60 ohms! The Altec Peerless 4722 at about 38 ohms seem to suit the Royal very well & I'm looking around for a pair! The Hashimoto transformers look quite interesting to if a little expensive to pick up a pair just to try. I might yet write a little up about the SUT trials.
It soon became obvious that the quality of the transformer i.e. winding, core etc make as much difference as as matching the load!

Anyway, perhaps this is not the right thread for all of this ;)
02-05-2011, 16:25
MCRU

Keep em coming guys.
02-05-2011, 18:43
prestonchipfryer

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/x...yer/lyra-1.jpg

http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/x...vetechnics.jpg

Same t/t, Lyra Dorian (top), Denon 103r (bottom)
02-05-2011, 18:47
chris@panteg

New Cartridge , John ?

Lyra Dorian
02-05-2011, 18:54
prestonchipfryer

Hi Chris, no old photo (well not that old, last year).

John :)
02-05-2011, 19:02
chris@panteg

You had the Dorian before the 2M black , ahh i see , and you prefer the Black ?
02-05-2011, 19:18
prestonchipfryer

Yes, found the Dorian was a tad too bright. But haven't tried it since the addition of the Oyaide mat/weight, so, when in the mood will give it a try.

John :)
04-05-2011, 00:00
kcc123

Here are some more pictures of my turntables

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...C02718copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...C02732copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...C02731copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...C02716copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...2713copy-1.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...C02707copy.jpg
04-05-2011, 05:51
MartinT

Fab decks as usual, King.
04-05-2011, 07:11
Marco

Yes, shockingly sexy pics as usual, King!

What's the mat you're using on the DP80? One of the guys here, Alfie, has got a Denon, and he's struggling to find a quality aftermarket mat that will fit the rather unusually shaped platter :)

Marco.
04-05-2011, 07:28
Mike

Not the best pic in the world, but what the hell....

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3168/p3092806.jpg
By shian7 at 2011-05-04
04-05-2011, 08:07
Spectral Morn

Two more of mine....

Oracle Delphi mk4

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/i...Homehi-f-4.jpg

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/i...Homehi-f-5.jpg

SME Model 20

http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/i...instein015.jpg

Regards D S D L
04-05-2011, 08:17
MartinT

I always thought the Oracle is a stunning deck, Neil. How do they compare?
04-05-2011, 08:26
Spectral Morn

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinT

I always thought the Oracle is a stunning deck, Neil. How do they compare?

Hi Martin

Very different to each other. The Oracle is open and airy while the SME 20 with the Graham on it is more weighty with better bass than the Oracle but lacks the magical delicacy of the Delphi. Overall though I would have to say the SME is the better (as an all rounder) deck but only just.

Regards D S D L
04-05-2011, 13:38
kcc123

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinT

Fab decks as usual, King.

Hi Martin,

Thanks you for your very kind comment!:)
04-05-2011, 14:35
kcc123

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco

Yes, shockingly sexy pics as usual, King!

What's the mat you're using on the DP80? One of the guys here, Alfie, has got a Denon, and he's struggling to find a quality aftermarket mat that will fit the rather unusually shaped platter :)

Marco.

Hi Marco,

Oh….sexy pics? I love a very different kind of them which can provoke me with a sense of excitements, no wet dreams though. Hehe! :lol:

The mat is the Funk Firm Acromat on the Denon. It offers a more natural sound than the original, with darker background and better transparency. The SDS mat is more dynamic and lively in comparisons, a vivid kind of presentation
04-05-2011, 14:51
kcc123

Here is a potential giant killer but badly needs a better arm and plinth. I am going to install a Hadcock GH228 on it, with which the mounting distance is 212.8mm and the L75 arm is 210.8mm.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...C02760copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...C02755copy.jpg

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...C02753copy.jpg
04-05-2011, 15:05
kininigin

i dont have the best camera so this is the best i can do

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/...n/PICT0022.jpg
04-05-2011, 16:07
kcc123

Quote:

Originally Posted by kininigin

i dont have the best camera so this is the best i can do

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/...n/PICT0022.jpg

Wow! :stalks:
That is a very sexy turntable. I love it.
04-05-2011, 16:12
MCRU

I have 2 x GL75's in the garage worse for wear, I was going to renovate them and move them on as I don't have enough room in my music room, 1210, 401 and now a 110 all jockying for position, is it possible to build an arm-lead splitter box the tone-arm cables from all 3 TT's go into one box out from there via single set of cables and then into the pre-amps phono stage?
04-05-2011, 17:12
kcc123

Hi David,

I think what you need is a switch box but it will definitely compromise the sound to some extend. It is your call, convenience or sound quality?
04-05-2011, 17:49
MartinT

Quote:

Originally Posted by kininigin

i dont have the best camera so this is the best i can do

Nice finish on the Techie, Darren. That must have taken some polishing.
04-05-2011, 18:23
Techno Commander

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinT

That must have taken some polishing.

Or maybe not. :)

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/djmazter_2157_346697479
04-05-2011, 18:26
MartinT

Ah! :doh:
04-05-2011, 18:30
Alex_UK

That's a very cool idea - I'd like a yellow one!
04-05-2011, 18:34
Marco

I thought it'd be bloody lilac!! :lol:

Marco.
04-05-2011, 19:21
MCRU

Quote:

Originally Posted by Techno Commander

Or maybe not. :)

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/djmazter_2157_346697479

Does it come in pink?
04-05-2011, 19:22
MCRU

Its mickey mouse with 1 ear!
04-05-2011, 19:37
kininigin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Techno Commander

Or maybe not. :)

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/djmazter_2157_346697479

How very dare you, i stripped and hand sanded,sprayed and polished the deck thank you very much :ner:

Here's the proof http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=6204

Although im regreting not choosing a nice hot pink colour :doh:
04-05-2011, 19:46
Alex_UK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco

I thought it'd be bloody lilac!! :lol:

Marco.

If they did it... :eyebrows:
04-05-2011, 19:57
Jac Hawk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex_UK

That's a very cool idea - I'd like a yellow one!

If you're any good with a spray can you could get a finish like that or even better, i'm thinking about doing a translucent red over silver on the sl1800, when i have a bit of time to kill
05-05-2011, 05:40
MartinT

My SL-1210 featuring my new purchase, a Shelter 501-II.

http://www.mtc.me.uk/images/shelter501.jpg
05-05-2011, 09:35
chris@panteg

Very nice !

So now you have 3 very fine carts to choose from , feel rather inadequate with my El cheapo AT :(
07-05-2011, 16:05
alfie2902

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco

Yes, shockingly sexy pics as usual, King!

What's the mat you're using on the DP80? One of the guys here, Alfie, has got a Denon, and he's struggling to find a quality aftermarket mat that will fit the rather unusually shaped platter :)

Marco.

Thanks for asking that Marco! I did suspect it was a achromat with the centre label removed. The DP-80 was a generation later than my DP-6000 & built on the strengths of the 6000. One of the main differences was the platter though! The DP-80 had a split platter to help cancel external vibrations & is infact flat & not stepped like my DP-6000 platter.

The Achromat does look favourite though! I just need to talk to Arthur at Funk & find out how they cut/turn them down, then I'll get the centre cut out of mine!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcc123

Hi Marco,

Oh….sexy pics? I love a very different kind of them which can provoke me with a sense of excitements, no wet dreams though. Hehe! :lol:

The mat is the Funk Firm Acromat on the Denon. It offers a more natural sound than the original, with darker background and better transparency. The SDS mat is more dynamic and lively in comparisons, a vivid kind of presentation

Lovely pics of lovely TT's again! :eyebrows:
07-05-2011, 16:06
alfie2902

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinT

My SL-1210 featuring my new purchase, a Shelter 501-II.

http://www.mtc.me.uk/images/shelter501.jpg

Looking very nice indeed! :eyebrows:
07-05-2011, 18:09
MartinT

Thank you! I may re-house the Shelter in a Dynavector headshell, which is even more substantial than the Sumiko.
08-05-2011, 10:38
kcc123

Quote:

Originally Posted by alfie2902

Thanks for asking that Marco! I did suspect it was a achromat with the centre label removed. The DP-80 was a generation later than my DP-6000 & built on the strengths of the 6000. One of the main differences was the platter though! The DP-80 had a split platter to help cancel external vibrations & is infact flat & not stepped like my DP-6000 platter.

The Achromat does look favourite though! I just need to talk to Arthur at Funk & find out how they cut/turn them down, then I'll get the centre cut out of mine!

Lovely pics of lovely TT's again! :eyebrows:

Hi alfie,

Thank you!
08-05-2011, 10:46
kcc123

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinT

Thank you! I may re-house the Shelter in a Dynavector headshell, which is even more substantial than the Sumiko.

Hi Martin,

I can imagine the stock Dynavector headshell will also sound better than the Sumiko.
10-05-2011, 19:51
Wakefield Turntables

4 Attachment(s)

just thought i'd send a few piccies of my techie 1210. I've added them as an attachment so I hope you can see them. Modifications include

Mike New base plate
Mike New bearing
Mike New Platter
Mike New Tonearm board
SME V (Teflon coated silver + customised silver cartridge tags+dampening)
AT OC/II cartridge
Nordost TYR tonearm cable - Terminated with Eichmann silver bullets
Timestep HSE power supply
Isonone Feet
Strobe/Light and Pitch controller disabled
Dust cover mountings removed
Internal components minimised
Intrinsic sorbothane dampening

Hope you like :eyebrows:
10-05-2011, 19:55
Reid Malenfant

Get some net curtains before your techy goes missing :rolleyes: Not to mention the rest of your equipment :doh:
10-05-2011, 20:03
MartinT

Very nice, Andrew. How did you find installing the base plate? ;)
10-05-2011, 21:14
Wakefield Turntables

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reid Malenfant

Get some net curtains before your techy goes missing :rolleyes: Not to mention the rest of your equipment :doh:

I usually have the blinds down and the equipment rack is usually lower as well, its been temporarily setup, it'll be rebuilt when the valve equipment and electrostatics arrive in the next 2-3 weeks :eyebrows::eyebrows:
10-05-2011, 21:16
Wakefield Turntables

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinT

Very nice, Andrew. How did you find installing the base plate? ;)

Well I must admit I buggered up the aluminium chasis the 1st time so I had to scrounge one from my 1200 which I use for spares but to be honest it's not very hard, you just need to spend a little time planning how to install it.
10-05-2011, 21:16
MCRU

Nice pics although I fear there is nothing in the prize pot in your league. :lol:

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