Catching up on some threads and thought I’d chime in here since I currently run both of these tables through the same equipment.Here's one for @AnthonyI, @HiFi Guy, and anyone else who's spent time with both these tables - if you could only choose one, purely based on sonics and not on ease of cartridge swap, etc - would you own the Ultradeck, or the Technics GR (not the G)? Curious! Just a hypothetical that popped in my head.
I have been running anMP500 on my MoFi all summer and absolutely love it. Can’t imagine you getting anything better for $300.Anyone have experience with the Nagaoka MP-300 and MP-500 to weigh in on the differences?
I bought a used MP-300 to upgrade to a MP-500 when the stylus had worn out, but now I have reservations. The MP-300 replaced an Ortofon 2M Blue and was a smidgen better on my PLX-1000, but I was not wowed by it.
Is the jump to MP-500 worth it?
Edit: I can get the MP-500 stylus for $250-$300.
Thanks, @Slimwhit33. Did you run the MP-500 on your previous PLX-1000? If so, did the KAB damping trough make a difference?I have been running anMP500 on my MoFi all summer and absolutely love it. Can’t imagine you getting anything better for $300.
Noted on another thread that removing the KAB damper really improved the sound of the MP-300 on my PLX-1000. Feeling a lot more confident now about upgrading to the MP-500 stylus when the MP-300 wears out.Thanks, @Slimwhit33. Did you run the MP-500 on your previous PLX-1000? If so, did the KAB damping trough make a difference?
I don’t recall running the MP500on the PLX. I did have the KAB dampener installed on the table, as I do on the 1210GR. I have yet to find a combo on either the PLX or the 1210GR where I liked the sound better without the dampener compared to with it.Thanks, @Slimwhit33. Did you run the MP-500 on your previous PLX-1000? If so, did the KAB damping trough make a difference?
Very much how I feel about vinyl playback in a nutshell - belt drive for mellower, direct drive for energy. And my apologies to all those I just fed the fire in getting a second deckCatching up on some threads and thought I’d chime in here since I currently run both of these tables through the same equipment.
If I’m being honest when I want to critically listen, especially to Jazz or more mellow music, I have been turning to the UD w/the Nagaoka MP500. It’s so quiet and smooth. And though not for everyone, the Fender finish is stunning. Just a killer table IMO.
When I want to spin more upbeat rap or rock music, the 1210GR w/the ART9XI is also awesome. I also switch in the Hana SL and the Shure wJico SAS and have a ton of fun listening for the differences.
One can’t go wrong with either of these tables IMO, View attachment 152920
Having two decks with different drive systems has been a pleasure. Fixing the mass/damping imbalance with my direct drive fended off a desire for an unneeded upgrade. Gotta keep a lid on that FOMO, which hits the wallet hard.Very much how I feel about vinyl playback in a nutshell - belt drive for mellower, direct drive for energy. And my apologies to all those I just fed the fire in getting a second deck
Very much how I feel about vinyl playback in a nutshell - belt drive for mellower, direct drive for energy. And my apologies to all those I just fed the fire in getting a second deck
I gotta be honest, it was a lot of fun having two completely different systems, but it was also a little eye opening in that some of the differences aren't as big as I may have thought.Having two decks with different drive systems has been a pleasure. Fixing the mass/damping imbalance with my direct drive fended off a desire for an unneeded upgrade. Gotta keep a lid on that FOMO, which hits the wallet hard.
You have impeccable taste in turntables - no need to upgrade!Having two decks with different drive systems has been a pleasure. Fixing the mass/damping imbalance with my direct drive fended off a desire for an unneeded upgrade. Gotta keep a lid on that FOMO, which hits the wallet hard.
It’s not super accurate. It shows my TT running fast and I know from multiple independent test reports that it’s perfect.How accurate is the RPM app? I had suspicions that my tt was running a little slow, possibly from leaving the belt on 45 and stretching it. The app had given me readings from high 32 to low 33. 33.12 was the fastest I believe. I have a Rega Planar 2 that had the white belt upgrade added which has been on since purchase. I was going to just get a new white belt but it went out of production by the time I was ready to get it. The newer Rega EBLT was released and from what I could tell it was a suitable replacement so I finally pulled the trigger and it arrived today. Comparing the two in size it was easy to see the white belt was longer. I put the new belt on and now I’m getting readings on the app up to 34. Does it need time to wear in?
Edit: played a digital alongside a song on the tt and did indeed start to go out of sync. So the app is correct in that it’s now faster.
Link to new shelves? Not looking but always interested in what's around.I ended up placing an Ikea order for one of their new shelves. I quite like it (it's the one with the metal frame and wood shelves). As part of moving my gear around, I've decided to buy one of the butcher block acoustics wooden platforms to place under my TT. Should have maybe just ordered the ikea cutting board, but am very curious to see how it sounds or if it makes any difference...
posted in the vinyl storage thread, but i got this one:Link to new shelves? Not looking but always interested in what's around.
I seem to recall people being anti the ifi zen, but the digital thread would probably be your best bet to find info!@Joe Mac or anyone else who might have insight.
Awhile back you mentioned the ifi zen stream. Is it just something you know are aware of or have you used one?
Basically I'm looking for something to stream my 200+GB digital music library. I don't plan on using my PC (although the files are on there too). I am going to set up a NAS to my router and the Zen Stream looks like it should fit the bill.
I don't use any online streaming services so I don't need anything like that.
Not super concerned with whatever it uses for digital-to-audio, as I'm going to use a digital-in on my Marantz SA-KI Ruby.
Also looking at a Yamaha WXC-50 that is ~$100 more. However, it includes some features that are superfluous to me and it is a bigger form factor (although it can be set up vertically). The Zen Stream is a nice, small unit. Basically, not looking for a real estate hog.
Thoughts? Anyone feel free to chime in.