Actually, it's the Gyrodec that has the spinning weights - the Orbe's platter is solid. I know this as my wife cannot be in the same room as my Gyro SE when it's spinning otherwise she starts to feel sick very quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by CageyH
I'm tempted to get her to stump up for an Orbe platter/bearing upgrade but personally, like you, I love the spinning weights!
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Originally Posted by Beobloke
Yes and the fact it sounds pretty darn good too.......:cool:
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Originally Posted by Tarzan
You cant help NOT look at them :eek:
only thing missing is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ1JiPyXw2w
I think Andy keeps this for private pleasure ;)
That is Pishanto in a naked ie; non musical form a result of which which would not be allowed anywhere in my music room.
Besides my Gyro is better looking and most certainly better sounding.:ner:
I love my Gyro but personally I'd swap it for Kylie without a moment's hesitation...
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Heard a fully modded Techie at the weekend, also heard a couple of 401's, one with linear tracking arm and another with Michell technoarm.
To me (and my ears) the Techie was a fair bit behind in involvement, realism and that "x factor" I heard with the 401's..
T'was good, especially in terms of soundstage but didn't have the magic I heard from the 401's.
Personally, I've just got a Gyro SE with the full Orbe upgrades, including double spider, but not set her up yet.
Looking fwd to that. :)
It could be any one or a combination of things you were hearing with the Technics Gaz.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
It could be a lack of resonance distortion, after all the deck in question does have a MN bearing, MN platter, LDA offboard PSU etc.
There were even SLIC cables in the equation.
I wouldn't judge anything by the results you hear in the room at Owston, although it is possible to get a reasonable idea of what's going on - the room is a known problem in itself.
Enjoy the Gyro - they're good decks.
Is it Brooksy's Techy you're referring to, Gaz? If so, I can totally understand where you're coming from, especially if it was fitted with his usual SME/Ortofron Kontrapunkt combo, which for me although decent enough, just doesn't produce musical synergy.
Although let's not forget that a well-sorted 401, in a quality plinth, is a hard act to beat... However, in the past when I've taken my Techy to Owston (even in a much less 'fettled' state than it is now), it had no problem competing with an assortment of Garrards.
I must make the effort to attend the next Owston, and bring the Techy with me, as it would be interesting to see how it fairs these days against some of the top-notch T/Ts that folk bring to the event. It's interesting too, that the Slics didn't appear to act as the 'universal panacea' that some make out, as I'm not sensing much love there... ;)
Marco.
Just ordered my last upgrade in 2014, according to my wife, that is; the Oyaide MJ-12 + Oyaide BR-ONE. I already have a Rek-o-Kut weight (440g) and I think it would work great with the MJ-12. As I understand the Oyaide weight is also 440g. The ETP is way too expensive for me and I hope that the MJ-12/ BR-ONE is as great as people say it is. And I think it looks absolutely fantastic on the Technics. In 1-2 weeks I will know:)