Originally Posted by
Clint H
I still have my RP6 at the moment, spinning some Grateful Dead on it now as I write this message. Thanks for the link to the Nagaoka replacement stylus Mike, most appreciated. A local dealer carries the Notts Analogue decks, he really rates them. I had a recent demo with the Rega P8 which I thought was superb (I really like Rega decks) along with the Interspace Junior & Space Deck. Hadn't heard a Notts deck until this demo & I thought the Space Deck was the best, just loved the way it played music & got out of the way of the system. I was going to get an Ace Space deck but I have been offered an ex demo Hyperspace at a REALLY great price, had a demo last week & was very impressed. My pragmatic side is saying get the Ace Space but my heart is saying get the Hyperspace. Must admit I did like the Hyperspace, just more of everything. Re the stylus from Japan, do you pay import tax on them? Cheers Mike.
Clint H
Emmm, I wonder is there that much difference between the hyper/space decks? I've imported 1 cart and 2 styluses (thanks Mike Reed!) from Japan now via Ebay and I've managed to avoid import taxes, luck or may'be the Japenese sellers know what to put on the declarations form? I never noticed. Worth a punt I'd say. Not sure the MP500 is worth the £400 increase in cost myself, it is a huge jump, but then styli (thanks Mike Reed!) are only £230! Look out for a used MP500! I'm gonna have to send my TT back to NAS this week so they can fit an arm board for my new tonearm - the Nima, they are very nice people there.
Current system 1210 GR. CDP - Meridian G08. Amp -Sugden A21I - Sig. Wharfedale Lintons.