Let's See What Makes Your Vinyl Spin!

SnowmaNick said:
That’s gorgeous, but my eccentric ‘table choice as a convo piece is the Michell Transcriptor. (It was the table “Alex” used in Kubrick’s adaptation of A Clockwork Orange)

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My local (gig harbor audio) just sold a mark II that they have had for years. Asking price was $14k USD.
 
Dylanfan253 said:
My local (gig harbor audio) just sold a mark II that they have had for years. Asking price was $14k USD.
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Strictly a museum piece for looks and conversation. The rotating elliptical rings on the ceiling in the afternoon sun was the most fun I ever had with mine in 1972. If it pulled $5k I’d say someone made a bundle on the sale.
 
My vinyl playing has ceased completely as the loft floors are a bit bouncy… looking at wall mounts. Anyone have success with a particular one? Looks like Pangea, Pro-Ject and Rega have offerings.

Any input is appreciated!
 
Slimwhit33 said:
My vinyl playing has ceased completely as the loft floors are a bit bouncy… looking at wall mounts. Anyone have success with a particular one? Looks like Pangea, Pro-Ject and Rega have offerings.

Any input is appreciated!
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Joe Mac said:
I think @Nee Lewman built one himself using butchers block?

Maybe he can chip in.
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Yeah, I just ordered some industrial brackets and cut a slab of my old counter tops. Have had no problems with my bouncy ass floors since.
 
The brackets came in a four pack, so if I ever get a big boy phono stage, I’ll probably mount it under it. If I get a little box, it’s going on the top of the marantz below the amp. If I ever buy a real tape deck, it’ll go on one of the kallax.
 
If you think you have the same setup abilities as a seasoned pro that runs a hifi shop as a business, I would be willing to bet that most people do not. Maybe over kill, but peace of mind can have a price. After watching the process, I know for a fact I would not have reached the save level of precision, even if I had the same tools at hand.

Excited to get my new cart broken in, and to get adjusted to this new voicing! Surprised how different it is.

For those that are wondering, the shop was Hi-End Audio in DFW. Same dealer that sold me my turntable and RCM years ago. If you have services like this available locally, I highly recommend it.

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ngower said:
Yeah but I can do it for free and get like 90% of the way there
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Absolutely, and that's why I mentioned that it might be overkill. That's how I felt about speaker set up, and then I had someone who does this for a living set up my speakers. Did more in 3 hours than I did in 2 years.

Yes, I was 90% of the way there. But getting that extra 10% was a lot more affordable than trying to upgrade to get that next couple percentage points. Also makes it where the next upgrade becomes MUCH more apparent because you can get the most out of your existing gear. Factor in the fact that I got my cartridge as NIB on the resale market, my total investment even after the set up was still under the retail cost of the cart alone, so it made it easier to pull the trigger.

I'm not saying it's for everyone, but for those that to ensure you're getting the most out of gear and keep it for a long run, I think this is a great option to consider.
 
displayname said:
If you think you have the same setup abilities as a seasoned pro that runs a hifi shop as a business, I would be willing to bet that most people do not. Maybe over kill, but peace of mind can have a price. After watching the process, I know for a fact I would not have reached the save level of precision, even if I had the same tools at hand.

Excited to get my new cart broken in, and to get adjusted to this new voicing! Surprised how different it is.

For those that are wondering, the shop was Hi-End Audio in DFW. Same dealer that sold me my turntable and RCM years ago. If you have services like this available locally, I highly recommend it.

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So he makes house calls to do the setup?

That looks pretty cool.
 
displayname said:
Absolutely, and that's why I mentioned that it might be overkill. That's how I felt about speaker set up, and then I had someone who does this for a living set up my speakers. Did more in 3 hours than I did in 2 years.

Yes, I was 90% of the way there. But getting that extra 10% was a lot more affordable than trying to upgrade to get that next couple percentage points. Also makes it where the next upgrade becomes MUCH more apparent because you can get the most out of your existing gear. Factor in the fact that I got my cartridge as NIB on the resale market, my total investment even after the set up was still under the retail cost of the cart alone, so it made it easier to pull the trigger.

I'm not saying it's for everyone, but for those that to ensure you're getting the most out of gear and keep it for a long run, I think this is a great option to consider.
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I think if I didn't have a removable headshell table then I'd maybe one-and-done a reference TT. Doing this every time I change my mind is...naw.
 
Jbraswell said:
So he makes house calls to do the setup?

That looks pretty cool.
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Yeah, I was initially thinking he'd ask me to bring it in, but he said it's much better to dial it in there through my system directly.

Also pointed out that every movement slightly impacts the other settings. So change the tracking force by 0.2, now the alignment is off by portions of a mm. So he did a lot of back and forth until everything hits right.

ngower said:
I think if I didn't have a removable headshell table then I'd maybe one-and-done a reference TT. Doing this every time I change my mind is...naw.
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Yes, in that case this really is a hard sell. Luckily that's not how I am. I haven't changed anything is multiple years.
 
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