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Location: Italy
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I'm Eugenio.
Mission accomplished
My system:
Analog sources: Basis 2001 signature + Vector 4 tonearm
Cartridges: koetsu Urushi Vermilion, Transfiguration Spirit, Ortofon MC-20 Super, Denon DL-103 SA
Digital source: Denon DVD A1 (modified by Aurion Audio) - Apple Mac Mini + Schiit Eitr
Phonostage: DIY Ear 834 clone + Denon HA 1000
Power Amp: Dsonic M3a-1500M *2
Preamp: Grandinote Proemio
Loudspeakers: Proac EBS
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Very nice Eugenio
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I'm Kevin.
Good job.
How does it sound?
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Yup.. Lovely job... Like the yellowing touch too
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I'm Eugenio.
Thanks to Neil, Kevin & Grant.
The sound is not so far as I expected from my SL 1210, maybe direct drive and idler wheel drive are similar
The main difference is that SL 1210 is more "audiophile" with a smaller better detail, while TD 124 has a bigger sound with a bit of heat and "honey taste" in particular in the midrange.
Extension and control the lower frequencies seem equivalent.
The use of Stillpoints improved further (slightly) low frequencies control and the focus of the soundstage.
I just can say I am very satisfied
My system:
Analog sources: Basis 2001 signature + Vector 4 tonearm
Cartridges: koetsu Urushi Vermilion, Transfiguration Spirit, Ortofon MC-20 Super, Denon DL-103 SA
Digital source: Denon DVD A1 (modified by Aurion Audio) - Apple Mac Mini + Schiit Eitr
Phonostage: DIY Ear 834 clone + Denon HA 1000
Power Amp: Dsonic M3a-1500M *2
Preamp: Grandinote Proemio
Loudspeakers: Proac EBS
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I'm Eugenio.
A new (old stock) tonearm has arrived and will replace the Audiomods that will came back to my SL1210, as soon I will have a new tonearm board for the TD-124
I expect that the Stax to be worse than the Audiomods, but in this way it should be more coherent... ok, the tt is from the late '50 and the tonearm from the mid '70, but the Audiomods is of another millenium :-D
Btw... Does anyone have any experiences with Stax UA-7 tonearm? It should be a bit better than a vintage SME 3009...
My system:
Analog sources: Basis 2001 signature + Vector 4 tonearm
Cartridges: koetsu Urushi Vermilion, Transfiguration Spirit, Ortofon MC-20 Super, Denon DL-103 SA
Digital source: Denon DVD A1 (modified by Aurion Audio) - Apple Mac Mini + Schiit Eitr
Phonostage: DIY Ear 834 clone + Denon HA 1000
Power Amp: Dsonic M3a-1500M *2
Preamp: Grandinote Proemio
Loudspeakers: Proac EBS
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I'm Geoff.
It's an arm I've always wanted to try, but never got my hands on yet. It will be beautifully made no doubt. I'll be interested to know what you make of it.Originally Posted by eu_73
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
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I'm Eugenio.
I am waiting for a reply by soundsupports.com about the possibility of making a SME to Stax adapter; I hope that it will be possible, otherwise I'll have to make a new tonearm base.
Btw I'm taking some information regarding the Stax tonearm and there are there are a few audiophiles that say that it should be better than the Audiomods.
In fact I am doubtful about this - i think that Audiomods is a very fine tonearm - but if so it would be really wonderful :-)
My system:
Analog sources: Basis 2001 signature + Vector 4 tonearm
Cartridges: koetsu Urushi Vermilion, Transfiguration Spirit, Ortofon MC-20 Super, Denon DL-103 SA
Digital source: Denon DVD A1 (modified by Aurion Audio) - Apple Mac Mini + Schiit Eitr
Phonostage: DIY Ear 834 clone + Denon HA 1000
Power Amp: Dsonic M3a-1500M *2
Preamp: Grandinote Proemio
Loudspeakers: Proac EBS
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Location: Italy
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I'm Eugenio.
It was not possible to make the SME to Stax adapter because of the different position of the hole, so I have bought a brand new tonearm board for the Stax UA-7.
And here is the result, very nice in my opinion.
I have no idea regarding the "sound" of the new tonearm, because I still have to adjust the cartridge, I have resumed my Denon DL-103 SA that should be a good match.
My system:
Analog sources: Basis 2001 signature + Vector 4 tonearm
Cartridges: koetsu Urushi Vermilion, Transfiguration Spirit, Ortofon MC-20 Super, Denon DL-103 SA
Digital source: Denon DVD A1 (modified by Aurion Audio) - Apple Mac Mini + Schiit Eitr
Phonostage: DIY Ear 834 clone + Denon HA 1000
Power Amp: Dsonic M3a-1500M *2
Preamp: Grandinote Proemio
Loudspeakers: Proac EBS
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I'm Robert.
I have to say I prefer the look of the Stax on your 124 Eugenio, matches in better in my view - very nice
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