Mika K's system

[Mika K]

I had a long dispute with myself whether to get the JBLs back to the original condition or to get them redone just to match visually better to my room. I finally chose the latter as my friend (the carpenter) said that he can get them easily back to original shape later if needed and nothing reversible will be done.

I do not actually know what they will finally look like as just briefly discussed the main idea with my friend- one internal braze will be added and then some suitable veneer etc. We'll see..

[Mika K]

WOOHOO!!!!

The Fidelity Research FR-64FX tonearm is here and installed to Micro Seiki with Zu DL-103 cartridge. The first LP I plyed with Micro Seiki was Oliver Nelsons Blues and the abstract truth (it was good!) and the next will be chosen by our son who is having day off from school because flue and yesterdays fever:

- "I want the rock album which has the flying carpet at the cover!"
- "Ok. Kingston Wall it is.."

[Macca]

He's malingering - get him back to school!

[Mika K]

Today is reserved for recovery and music education. Tomorrow it's time for the school again

[Tim]

Thanks Mika, this is one thread I always check out - a darned good read

[Mika K]

Thanks Tim!

Today spent one hour to investigate the body and soul of the Micro Seiki RP-110 air pump unit. Discovered one loose screw that was the root cause for the small brum from the unit. Also added new rubber feet to the unit and now it is completely silent. Even while using the unit to feed the air bearing system and sucking the LP to the platter no noise at all despite listening from half meter distance. Now the system is fully operational without any issues!

Have also noticed that the Zu DL-103 cartridge works better with the FR-64FX tonearm that I have ever managed to get it work with my SME V tonearm. The midrange and highs are much better I have experienced earlier. Cannot really wait to get my JBLs back in business and then it will be easier for me to make the final verdicts. Also think will wait that time to get some more pics published..

[Marco]

Glad you're enjoying your new toy, Mika - she's one sexy beast!

Have also noticed that the Zu DL-103 cartridge works better with the FR-64FX tonearm that I have ever managed to get it work with my SME V tonearm. The midrange and highs are much better I have experienced earlier.

Hehehehe... Why am I not surprised? Now you know why I said what I did about the SME V on that other thread (Gazjam's)

Marco.

[anubisgrau]

anyone knows a good and trusted servicing specialist for FR64fx?

[Mika K]

Hehehehe... Why am I not surprised? Now you know why I said what I did about the SME V on that other thread (Gazjam's)

This was not a surprise to me either. More like somewhat expected result. You know I strongly believe in system synergy between all of the components and have known that Zu DL-103 is not ideal match for SME V. Still in my books that is not considered to be anykind of fault of the tonearm itself, more like an user error

[Marco]

Lol

I'd say half and half... Yes, you're right about the V and 103 not being an ideal match, and that will undoubtedly have a bearing on proceedings, but cartridge 'mismatch' aside, you're also hearing some of the inherent sonic differences between both arms

Marco.