Especially tracking force with temperature changes due to changing seasons.
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duke86fan
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fremer now claiming the onzow is kinda dangerous.. and i cant use a stylus brush because of STRONG tremors... but then again I'm unsure about trusting him because of his hot take machine and yelling at the in groove for hating ERC and saying that laquers aren't supposed to be played but archived
kvetcha
Chet Hanks' Filmography Buff
Peter Ledermann also dislikes the Onzow, but I’m not really convinced. What’s Fremer’s beef?
edit: read the article, seems like a legitimate concern. might be time to switch to BlueTac!
duke86fan
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i'd have to buy some and find a way to not get my tremery hands to cause issues... (and where to put it on my turntable to make sure that it doesn't stick on to the platter or the stylus)
Diaper Baby Escape Plan
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With one's imagination, anything can be solved! Quick thought...mount it on a small plastic case....sort of like how the Onzow tac is on something. Heck, if someone has the Onzow and no longer felt safe using it, they could deconstruct it and repurpose the dish. Basically, something in your house can surely be used as a makeshift stand to keep it off the TT/platter.
Edit: Soundsmith suggests using a coin....
Why not use a Magic Eraser?
debianlinux
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I've found that by keeping the tutrntable covred at all times except when changing records and otherwise cleaning records before ever placing them on the turntable, the necessity of cleaning the stylus begins to approach zero. I use the little drum pad stickies instead of Onzow but I haven't bothered in some time because they kept coming back empty.
Slimwhit33
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!
budley007
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(photo removed from quote for brevity)
Mine stays on the coffee table year around, but only after a mandatory two-week viewing in the "library".
Dtknuckles
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Ok, I’ll be getting my mom’s inheritance around February and in her remembrance I’m going to upgrade my system. Right now I’m planning on keeping my pro-ject debut TT and the phono pre. I plan on getting the ELAC debut 2.0 bookshelf speakers. My question is…do I ditch the phono pre and get a receiver with a dedicated phono input? Do I just keep it and plug it in to a non amplified channel? also want the Bluetooth streaming option. What receiver would match the price point of the speakers?
Joe Mac
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If you’re looking at a dedicated pre maybe have a look at the Darlington Labs ones. They get a good write up around here.
With the debut the new models EVO and PRO both have speed change which is a nice upgrade to have, especially as with a project you have to lift the platter to move the belt if you get one without a speed change. Of the old models, if you can still find in stock, the Esprit SB has both the speed change and the upgraded acrylic platter.
For that kind of system everyone loves the NAD 316, safe and sound so some nice factory refurbs. It also has the phono stage on it so you don’t have to buy one unless you choose to. At the price point down there is also some love for the Onkyo amps.
If choosing between a better amp or a standalone phono? I’d probably go for the better amp to begin with. Especially one like the NAD whose phono stage isn’t a slouch. You can always then look to upgrade to a standalone in years to come if the itch strikes.
For streaming Wi-Fi is a much more solid option to Bluetooth, in terms of range and bandwidth. At the very beginner stage for an iPhone family getting a used Airport Mini on eBay will allow you to AirPlay to it. For Android houses a used chromecast audio off eBay will allow you to cast to it.
This is the link for the NAD amps
Dtknuckles
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If you’re looking at a dedicated pre maybe have a look at the Darlington Labs ones. They get a good write up around here.
With the debut the new models EVO and PRO both have speed change which is a nice upgrade to have, especially as with a project you have to lift the platter to move the belt if you get one without a speed change. Of the old models, if you can still find in stock, the Esprit SB has both the speed change and the upgraded acrylic platter.
For that kind of system everyone loves the NAD 316, safe and sound so some nice factory refurbs. It also has the phono stage on it so you don’t have to buy one unless you choose to. At the price point down there is also some love for the Onkyo amps.
If choosing between a better amp or a standalone phono? I’d probably go for the better amp to begin with. Especially one like the NAD whose phono stage isn’t a slouch. You can always then look to upgrade to a standalone in years to come if the itch strikes.
For streaming Wi-Fi is a much more solid option to Bluetooth, in terms of range and bandwidth. At the very beginner stage for an iPhone family getting a used Airport Mini on eBay will allow you to AirPlay to it. For Android houses a used chromecast audio off eBay will allow you to cast to it.
This is the link for the NAD amps
Thanks man! Purchased!
Dtknuckles
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If you’re looking at a dedicated pre maybe have a look at the Darlington Labs ones. They get a good write up around here.
With the debut the new models EVO and PRO both have speed change which is a nice upgrade to have, especially as with a project you have to lift the platter to move the belt if you get one without a speed change. Of the old models, if you can still find in stock, the Esprit SB has both the speed change and the upgraded acrylic platter.
For that kind of system everyone loves the NAD 316, safe and sound so some nice factory refurbs. It also has the phono stage on it so you don’t have to buy one unless you choose to. At the price point down there is also some love for the Onkyo amps.
If choosing between a better amp or a standalone phono? I’d probably go for the better amp to begin with. Especially one like the NAD whose phono stage isn’t a slouch. You can always then look to upgrade to a standalone in years to come if the itch strikes.
For streaming Wi-Fi is a much more solid option to Bluetooth, in terms of range and bandwidth. At the very beginner stage for an iPhone family getting a used Airport Mini on eBay will allow you to AirPlay to it. For Android houses a used chromecast audio off eBay will allow you to cast to it.
This is the link for the NAD amps
Man just spent close to 1K on Audio equipment and the day is just getting started.
Joe Mac
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Those be the good days! You’ll have to post a few pictures once you get it all and have it up and running!
Dtknuckles
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kvetcha
Chet Hanks' Filmography Buff
I own a couple of these. I like 'em.
Joe Mac
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Nice! The door on them is a cool touch!
Dtknuckles
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BjorgenFjorgen
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Are there turntables in production today that one could reasonably expect will last you 25 years? Don't have much experience but it does seem like in a lot of other cases, they actually do not make things like they used to and stuff is landfill-bound within a decade.
If so, how much do they go for?
If so, how much do they go for?
JohnnyCashFan
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Parts are important in this, vintage Dual,Thorens, Garrard, etc are still going 50 years later because you can still find replacement parts and techs that know the units well.
Technic's have been going a long time now too, they area direct drive model.
What is your budget ? I just want ask before I say something like a Linn LP12 for ie
Technic's have been going a long time now too, they area direct drive model.
What is your budget ? I just want ask before I say something like a Linn LP12 for ie