I was talking about the M8137 and CV4004 being the same valve... didn't mention anything about 'experiences'! ;)
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I was talking about the M8137 and CV4004 being the same valve... didn't mention anything about 'experiences'! ;)
Ok, dahling :eyebrows:
Marco.
A lot has been happening in the last 18 months...most notably we've moved from London (hurrah!) and at last have a decent listening room. After being without a turntable for a while, I picked up this gorgeous little TD150 off a certain auction site...
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The arm, whilst 'ok' isn't really up to much (and it had very sloppy bearings) so, in keeping with its era I got an early 3009 (non-improved) for it...
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Amps at the time were Exposure XXI/Super XVIII mono's - lovely things (as most folk know, I'm a die-hard Farlowe-Expo fan) but I moved this on to concentrate on the front end, in the meantime replacing them with a nigh-on mint condition Inca Tech Claymore...
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A really punchy, musically dynamic little amp with what seems like a seriously good phonostage lurking within.
I did have a brief flirtation with a Rega P7 although it didn't really work out - it's presently winging its way to Finland to its new owner so I'm keeping everything crossed hoping it gets there safely!
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Lastest acquisition is another PL71 which has been a little like coming home. No massive plans for this - I may remove the arm and transfer it to a 1210 or possibly even a Garrard, or I may just keep it looking smart and leaving as-is. The arm's going away for a re-wire soon so we'll make a decision on that when it returns...
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The Thorens may be receiving a re-plinth (been in touch with Russ Collinson about this) and a possible re-arm too. It's such a lovely sounding turntable - seems to have slight similarities with the LP12 (no surprise, they're nearly identical!) but it somehow doesn't frustrate me like the Linn, and doesn't really mind what music I play on it.
Hi Richard
Looks in nice condition :) and a fine piccie i must say .
The fact that your TD 150 is "Made in Germany (by by EMT) under Swiss licence (Thorens)", will add greatly to the value of your acquisition! :)
My new baby...
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The 401's a 'work in progress' at the moment, but will still make an appearance at Scalford next weekend. It does have some slight speed stability issues but a strip-down and motor service will sort that. Very little if any rumble from it though which bodes well, and sound-wise I'm absolutely loving it - the 3009 was also subject to a full Cardas re-wire and re-build by Johnnie7 very recently and has taken a big leap in sonics. :)
Hi Richard,
Oooh...that looks purdy - certainly a lovely clean 401! :)
Did it come in the plinth, or is that something you've had made specially? I'll defo pop by your room at Scalford for a listen. Are you taking your full system?
Do swing by the AoS room, where we'll be demo-ing a fair bit of vintage kit, including some Celestion Ditton 66 Studio Monitors, which I recently 'purloined' from Ebay - oh and you can sneak a squint-ette at your old SPU spinning some tunes on the Techy! :cool:
Marco.
Hi Marco - thanks for the kind comments. :)
I bought the 401 as a motor unit only, and got Russ Collinson to make the plinth up, which arrived on saturday. It's a hollow box, fairly light weight but the wood's extremely dense (drilling some holes in the back of it for cables was fun!) and quite inert. The finish on the plinth is flawless, and was certainly great value. The 2 boards underneath are simply a cannibalised Ikea Corras with 4-halved squash balls to separate them.
Will certainly try to pop into the AoS room at the show - I'm determined to take an hour off in the middle of the day this year unlike last time when I didn't leave the room.
Don't '401's look great eh! I'd be tempted to veneer that plinth if it were me..Quote:
Originally Posted by Gromit
Well my '401' use to drift out when i first use but settled down after a bit..i used to start it running half hour before.
Beautiful turntable :)
Regards D S D L