Static Shock
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In Canada the ultradeck with no cart. is going for $3400 Canadian or $2513 US .
MoFi UltraDeck / StudioDeck Owners and those interested
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mindhead1
Active Member
This is a convenient excuse, but better QC out the factory door would alleviate many of these problems. The best after sale customer service is the one I don’t have top use.
spydrwebb44
Member
Replacement MasterDeck arrived today and there's no issue with the lifter. Just finished going through the setup and calibration process again (since the initial run had to be replaced).
There was a note enclosed with the following vote of assurance to address improvements between production runs. The comments included were as follows:
Had intended on pairing this MD with its MD phono stage counterpart but decided to stick with my trusty DL MP8B for now. Can't say enough about Keith and his team, let alone this little magic box. Only thing it doesn't do that I wanted was XLR connections but I can live without those if need be. Besides, the MD phono stage is more investment than I'm prepared to make right now. It is ridiculously nice and of course a natural pairing, but there's something about my analog rig matching the value of my truck that I can't quite justify, at least for now.
MoFi Electronics definitely are not for the faint hearted, but I've still had less issues with their lineup than I did VPI, so the transition while requiring a great deal of patience isn't something I regret at all.
Cheers.
There was a note enclosed with the following vote of assurance to address improvements between production runs. The comments included were as follows:
- The speed accuracy, which was already quite good, has been improved and is now comparable with that of direct drive turntables
- Lifting mechanism was replaced
- A 2nd ground lug for chassis ground has now been added to alleviate grounding hums in more extreme situations.
- The motor has been tweaked and further damped which has resulted in around 13dB of noise reduction
Had intended on pairing this MD with its MD phono stage counterpart but decided to stick with my trusty DL MP8B for now. Can't say enough about Keith and his team, let alone this little magic box. Only thing it doesn't do that I wanted was XLR connections but I can live without those if need be. Besides, the MD phono stage is more investment than I'm prepared to make right now. It is ridiculously nice and of course a natural pairing, but there's something about my analog rig matching the value of my truck that I can't quite justify, at least for now.
MoFi Electronics definitely are not for the faint hearted, but I've still had less issues with their lineup than I did VPI, so the transition while requiring a great deal of patience isn't something I regret at all.
Cheers.
AnthonyI
Well-Known Member
Happy to hear all that, on a side note............Replacement MasterDeck arrived today and there's no issue with the lifter. Just finished going through the setup and calibration process again (since the initial run had to be replaced).
There was a note enclosed with the following vote of assurance to address improvements between production runs. The comments included were as follows:
Overall, my initial sense is that I'll have one incredible product once its had some time to "break-in" a bit. By that I'm mainly referring to the cart since it's brand new also. I had my Grado Sonata running on the first one but don't really feel like aligning and adjusting the tracking force/VTA/etc this afternoon, so I'll have to report back. Or since it shipped with the UltraGold cart maybe I'll just rock that for awhile and leave well enough alone. Adjustments aren't difficult, in fact they're made very easy with this arm... I'm just being lazy.
- The speed accuracy, which was already quite good, has been improved and is now comparable with that of direct drive turntables
- Lifting mechanism was replaced
- A 2nd ground lug for chassis ground has now been added to alleviate grounding hums in more extreme situations.
- The motor has been tweaked and further damped which has resulted in around 13dB of noise reduction
Had intended on pairing this MD with its MD phono stage counterpart but decided to stick with my trusty DL MP8B for now. Can't say enough about Keith and his team, let alone this little magic box. Only thing it doesn't do that I wanted was XLR connections but I can live without those if need be. Besides, the MD phono stage is more investment than I'm prepared to make right now. It is ridiculously nice and of course a natural pairing, but there's something about my analog rig matching the value of my truck that I can't quite justify, at least for now.
MoFi Electronics definitely are not for the faint hearted, but I've still had less issues with their lineup than I did VPI, so the transition while requiring a great deal of patience isn't something I regret at all.
Cheers.
Just sayin'
AnthonyI
Well-Known Member
Oh, and I would definitely do that. You have it, give it some time and see how it sounds. If for no other reason another point of reference when it comes to carts
spydrwebb44
Member
Took a hard look at it when I was considering my MP8B, so... ultimately decided DL knows the special sauce, too.
Splunders
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$1,495 used from very reputable dealer...
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Portland Sheriff
Well-Known Member
I almost sent that in reply also but it’s a different model (not special mkii) and I don’t have a clue about the differences so held off.
AnthonyI
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The Upscale MKII model has two additional gain settings. The "standard" version has 45dB and 60dB, the MK adds 50dB and 65dB, it also came with different tubes than the standard, now shipping with Gold Lions 6922's. I'll tell ya, the additional two gains are very useful. The flexibility of this phono stage is really impressive and it sounds amazing............in my opinion
spydrwebb44
Member
Well, here's the latest...
After my MasterDeck was replaced I had to be out of town for a bit. Finally had the opportunity to pull everything out of cabinets, do a cable cleanup, only to experience nothing else but needle talk. I've since isolated every single cable by pulling, seating, and in some cases replacing to confirm the source of the issue. It appears to be a connection problem with the DIN to RCA cord supplied by MoFi. I can't find any other potential stimulus.
So, here I sit, with a major investment that's still having problems... and without a quick solution. Nothing like spending this type of time, money, and energy, to then not even be able to play a damn record.
With this current issue, and to save what sanity I have left, I decided to incorporate a NITSCH headlamp to pair with my Grado 325x. But for the life of me I cannot seem to figure out the proper connections and Cary Audio has been slow to respond.
So, ultimately I'd like to be able to listen to my DMS-700 streamer through the NITSCH/Grado combo late at night, and Cornwalls during the day. Ideally, this would also work for my MoFi TT as well once I can get the DIN connection problem resolved.
If you should feel so inclined, please have a look at the current rig in my profile and help me accomplish this task before I completely lose my mind. Not even the best weed this side of the Mason Dixon line has proven to calm my nerves, especially as I'm still trying to care for an ill wife and aging parents.
Kindly lens a brother a hand, won't you? I can't think straight at the moment.
Blessings,
CW
After my MasterDeck was replaced I had to be out of town for a bit. Finally had the opportunity to pull everything out of cabinets, do a cable cleanup, only to experience nothing else but needle talk. I've since isolated every single cable by pulling, seating, and in some cases replacing to confirm the source of the issue. It appears to be a connection problem with the DIN to RCA cord supplied by MoFi. I can't find any other potential stimulus.
So, here I sit, with a major investment that's still having problems... and without a quick solution. Nothing like spending this type of time, money, and energy, to then not even be able to play a damn record.
With this current issue, and to save what sanity I have left, I decided to incorporate a NITSCH headlamp to pair with my Grado 325x. But for the life of me I cannot seem to figure out the proper connections and Cary Audio has been slow to respond.
So, ultimately I'd like to be able to listen to my DMS-700 streamer through the NITSCH/Grado combo late at night, and Cornwalls during the day. Ideally, this would also work for my MoFi TT as well once I can get the DIN connection problem resolved.
If you should feel so inclined, please have a look at the current rig in my profile and help me accomplish this task before I completely lose my mind. Not even the best weed this side of the Mason Dixon line has proven to calm my nerves, especially as I'm still trying to care for an ill wife and aging parents.
Kindly lens a brother a hand, won't you? I can't think straight at the moment.
Blessings,
CW
Mather
Unknown Member
I could be wrong but it appears that your Pre has 3 outputs? I believe you would connect your headphone amp to a spare output if you have one. Either a spare main or your tape out. I'm not sure if one is better than the other but I would do main if it's available. I think. I don't have a headphone amp myself but I'm fairly certain that's the connection point. Streamer connects to the pre like any other input source. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong...
Joe Mac
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Yeah tape out would be ideal because it would give a line level and let the headphone amp solely control the volume for the headphones.
Mather
Unknown Member
Right yes line level, that makes sense. DO THAT
Static Shock
Member
When I was dealing with the manufacturer on my Conrad Johnson Pre Amp and asked about getting a headphone amp they suggested tape out on the CJ for the headphone amp . Never got a headphone amp so never tried it out .
Static Shock
Member
Just changing direction on a rainy thanksgiving weekend in Canada , I put the system on . Its been a couple of months since I played anything , new grandchild , helping our son move , landscaping , life . Warmed up the system with Van Morrison , Brown Eyed Girl ---love that song . Now playing Miles Davis , Kind of Blue . Not a great jazz fan , but this album brings my system alive . We have been on a bit of dump on MOFI theme lately but when working my ultradeck makes the music sing .
spydrwebb44
Member
Ok, had it in one of the main outs. Will switch tonight when I'm home. Thank you.
MacDonals
Member
I've had my StudioDeck + MasterTracker for a little over three years and starting to notice a lot less tension in the stylus. The cartridge probably has 500+ hours on it at this point, which is about what the cartridge is rated for. I have a Nagaoka MP-200 on the way and can't wait to try it. The MP-110 I used to own was one of my favorite carts.
At what point have you all typically changed out the MoFi cartridges because they were worn out?
At what point have you all typically changed out the MoFi cartridges because they were worn out?
Static Shock
Member
I have almost 3 years on my UltraDeck/MasterTracker . When you say you have noticed a lot less tension in your stylus , could you provide some more details on the difference in sound you hear with an aging stylus . I cant say that I have heard any difference in my sound yet , but it so difficult to determine that . Of course aging ears does not help .