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Looks cozy!Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Russell
Looks very nice mate, clean and uncluttered. We all like lots of exotic boxes with glowing valves etc but sharp, unfussy lines are great.
Thanks chaps.
A bit too cosy at the moment, as the power amp sure kicks out some heat :doh:
Slight update -
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A bit like someone described MY set-up....''like having giant headphones"?
I think it's the resonance from the VW van that helps?
Another update to come..? :)
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giant power amp that
Oh yes -Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawrence001
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'tis quite a lump Grant :)
Nice!
Btw, you need to put your first name somewhere on your profile... Ta!:)
Marco.
Does the TVC work well with your power amp?
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Very well Lawrence. I'd tried a number of passives, up and down the food chain, with no joy; much preferred actives, until now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawrence001
I've been wanting to try a TVC for a while, but I've made a few fairly expensive mistakes on the pre front recently and didn't want to risk another £500. So, when this came up, it was a no brainier.
Matches perfectly, so now the question is, do I stick with this, or move up the TVC food chain ? I'm inclined to believe that this one does use Audio Music components, as the feel of all the switches is pure quality and it just sounds so open and "right". I might not gain a great deal without spending silly money.
Well pleased ��, so thanks very much.
Yes the clicks on the selectors feel good don't they. I'm glad to have helped someone, having issues with pres myself over the years, still looking.. If at any point you upgrade please give me first dibs back as I know I'll find a use for it again.
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Sure thing Lawrence, although it won't be going anywhere for a while :)
Oi, Mr Idle... See post #11. You need to put your first name on your profile, which I presume isn't "I'm kickinbacklistenintotchoons";)
Themz the rules. Ta! :cool:
Marco.
If I'm Mr Idle, surely my name is Eric :)
Done
Lol, like it... That's better! It's mainly for newbies to know what to call you, Eric:eyebrows:
Marco.
Another update (improvement ?)
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Is that one of those heavy Technics that can apparently play upside down? Always wanted to hear one.
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Hiya Lawrence.
Yes, it is, a Technics SL-10; I think you'd be surprised :)
given the lettering, are remton and xiang sheng related?
Not than I am aware of. Xiang Sheng are Chinese, Remton are Czech.
A poor picture, and the last one for a while, but more or less gives an idea of the “finished” system -
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There is a matching speaker on the other side, and I have a 310MC cart incoming but then I’m done for a while.
Except for, this has now appeared -
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Hello Mike,
I have no experience with Garrard TT but have read that the original plinth of 401 is 25 mm thick. Your's is massive one and quite good looking.
Is there any sound benefit in more thickness beside the good look?
BR,
ivo
Thank you Ivo,
Yes, apparently there is an audible benefit to a high mass plinth. This one is layered and keeps as much mass as possible in each layer.
It's a pretty heavy lump :)
Whoa! That’s not an sl-10 ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Very very nice!
Thanks Jake.
Decided it was time for a change :) I sold 2 of my SL-10's and an SL-7, but I did keep an SL-7, as they are just too good to not have one as a spare.
I didn't realise you had a thread here Mike. Really lovely deck. I'm a big fan of the AT33PTG, lovely fluid midrange with some body to it.
Kept the 7 over the 10 eh? Interesting.
You holding on to the tp4 carts Mike? I’d happily buy back that adc cart if you’re selling, I rather miss it.
I do prefer the 7 to the 10 Jake.
Really sorry mate but the ADC went with one of the SL's :(
Ah not to worry Mate, probably for the best, someone enjoying it rather than it sat in my drawer!
Where I'm at, at the minute -
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Just added a hot Rodded DCB1 instead of the TVC.
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Not at all sure about this; seems a bit forced / too much in your face and the sound stage, both horizontal, vertical and front to back isn't all that.
At the moment I prefer my TVC; we'll see.
Is that the 'expertly built' one from the forum a few weeks back?Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
I'll answer my own question, it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigman80
Matey, don't judge the DCB1's capabilities on that unit.
Pics are of the inside of mine, which I think adequately demonstrates that there may be a few things I'd change about yours before I even considered judging it.
Revisiting the pics, it needs some work.
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Change the attenuator to an Acoustic Dimension http://www.acoustic-dimension.com/at...ators-main.htm then tou will definitely change your mind.
The current pot is holding that back;
There is no doubt it needs some tidying up, but I can't see a posh box making a heap of difference. It works fine and all of the components (bar the attenuator) are high quality. It doesn't sound bad; I just don't like the presentation. Everything seems a bit too (as in artificially forced) real.
Alan's point about the attenuator, however, is valid.
No I'm not suggesting putting it in a posh box would improve it on its own but the TX is right on top of everything, which can't be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
The pot is not good quality, the wires look like bare copper to me, I'd change that. The selector switch needs replacing too.
What I want starting to highlight is that you shouldn't judge it on that unit alone.
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The PM-4 has no right to sound this good :D
Whatever the sound is like, it looks wonderful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Congratulations.
Didn't keep the 401 long then?
No. The SL-7 is my back up deck until the plinth arrives for my SP-10.
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigman80
Fortunately, it sounds every bit as good as it looks :gig:
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Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
All up and running and sounding very nice indeed.
The Hana SL is a heck of a surprise straight into the MC stage of the PM-4 :yay:
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No fancy bling - looks the business.