Mika K's system

[Mika K]

Thanks! I was lucky with the TT have to admit as got it with a decent price. The prices for these tables seem to be going up all the time with the units in good condition. And it really is a piece of art

have not yet tried my Dynavector cartridge with FR64FX tonearm. I will most likely ship the Zu DL-103 to upgrade during the autumn and then it will be the time. Unfortunately my SUT is designed for DL-103 based cartridges but of course I can always use the Ensemble phonostage, which is usually connected to the Garrard/SME/T'fig combo..

[Haihd]

Thanks! I was lucky with the TT have to admit as got it with a decent price. The prices for these tables seem to be going up all the time with the units in good condition. And it really is a piece of art

have not yet tried my Dynavector cartridge with FR64FX tonearm. I will most likely ship the Zu DL-103 to upgrade during the autumn and then it will be the time. Unfortunately my SUT is designed for DL-103 based cartridges but of course I can always use the Ensemble phonostage, which is usually connected to the Garrard/SME/T'fig combo..

Have you tried DL 103 LCII? I have been through many DL103, the sound from LCII version with modified wooden case bring me most (in my opinion and some of my friends). I currently use Altec 4722 as the main step up for the system, I tried also with some other cartridges including Dynavector 17D3 on FR64FX, Dynavector DV505, it worked very well. One secret I would like to share, DL103 (almost all kind) work perfectly with SAEC 308SX with it original ceramic head shell if you have chance, try it out . It's interesting when setting up with SX111FV.

[MarginWalker]

I have just read through this entire thread. Some of the nicest looking, best photographed kit i have seem (i bet it sounds pretty good too!). Great stuff, Mika

[Mika K]

Thank you for the kind words!

I've been home alone for few days and have to say that the evenings have been flying while having the lights off and listening some good music

[Mika K]

Last weekend removed Transfiguration Phoenix cartridge from Garrard/SME combo for well earned retirement and replaced it with much cheaper Dynavector DV-20X2L. Have been playing it now for more than 10 LPs and it's starting to open up bit by bit. Interesting to make new fine adjustments after sometime and play little with the SME extra weights and also the silicone demp. I'm guessing that no extra weight is needed and pretty tiny amount of demp, if any..

Despite no complaints spinning some nice jazz after put kids to sleep and waiting Mrs to return from the night shift

[The Black Adder]

Very nice, Mika.

Looks like a nice, calming place to be.

[Mika K]

Mrs said that I need get rid of that yoghurt can I'm using for the cactus at the moment, and get some proper pot. So yeah, some complaints..

[struth]

women eh? whats wrong with yoghurt cans


Again some lovely photos Mika

[Zoidburg]

Wow that a wonderful looking system, I wish I could take photos of such quality.

Great that your son obviously enjoys your hobbie as well !

[walpurgis]

You do have some nice gear Mika. Very smart!