Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary Review

[Yer Ol' Uncle D]

So here is the current set up:
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Here’s the view from the foyer. When the gate comes down, it’ll be time for floor standers:
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And there’s that foyer…
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Of course there's a VIP area protected by a barrier. Every day is Festival Day at the @Lee Newman abode.

 

[bdm105]

Need opinions asap. Thoughts on the turntable here or I can put it on that little desk currently under the window. Either way it'll be on its own platform. If I put it on the desk that 2x1 will be removed and the 2x4 will be off center to the tv so I can open the vpi fully

 

[Mather]

Need opinions asap. Thoughts on the turntable here or I can put it on that little desk currently under the window. Either way it'll be on its own platform. If I put it on the desk that 2x1 will be removed and the 2x4 will be off center to the tv so I can open the vpi fully View attachment 187080View attachment 187081

Mines about that close to my speaker. Once that cabinet is full of records it should be solid enough to keep any vibrations out.

 

[bdm105]

Mines about that close to my speaker. Once that cabinet is full of records it should be solid enough to keep any vibrations out.

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So I wasn't planning on putting any albums in there. If it's on the desk I assume I'll have the same problem?

 

[Mather]

So I wasn't planning on putting any albums in there. If it's on the desk I assume I'll have the same problem?

I don't think you'll have an issue on the Kallax even without albums, it's probably heavy enough with whatever goes in there. The desk would likely be fine too.

 

[Joe Mac]

Need opinions asap. Thoughts on the turntable here or I can put it on that little desk currently under the window. Either way it'll be on its own platform. If I put it on the desk that 2x1 will be removed and the 2x4 will be off center to the tv so I can open the vpi fully View attachment 187080View attachment 187081

Mines about that close to my speaker. Once that cabinet is full of records it should be solid enough to keep any vibrations out.

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Yep similar my left speaker is also equally close to the turntable but on a hifi stand containing all my gear, including the 35kg tube power amp I’m not worried about vibrations.

As @Mather said the weight of the records will do similar and I’d not be too fussed.

 

[Joe Mac]

So I wasn't planning on putting any albums in there. If it's on the desk I assume I'll have the same problem?

A kallax not being used to store records?

 

[bdm105]

Option 2


I would move the speaker a little more to the right

 

[Mather]

Option 2


I would move the speaker a little more to the rightView attachment 187086

my eyes

 

[bdm105]

A kallax not being used to store records?

That's what this room is for

 

[HiFi Guy]

Need opinions asap. Thoughts on the turntable here or I can put it on that little desk currently under the window. Either way it'll be on its own platform. If I put it on the desk that 2x1 will be removed and the 2x4 will be off center to the tv so I can open the vpi fully View attachment 187080View attachment 187081

I like it on the Kallax, and that’s almost identical to how I’m set up.

I don’t like the idea of sun on my records through the window.

 

[bdm105]

my eyes

Remember this is all so a TV isn't over a fireplace

 

[HiFi Guy]

That's what this room is for

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Moving sucks so bad. I feel your pain.

 

[Mather]

Remember this is all so a TV isn't over a fireplace

A noble pursuit to be sure.

 

[bdm105]

I like it on the Kallax, and that’s almost identical to how I’m set up.

I don’t like the idea of sun on my records through the window.

Well that pretty much settles it. Is weight needed?

 

[Joe Mac]

Option 2


I would move the speaker a little more to the rightView attachment 187086

If you’re putting the table on the same surface as the prima luna that thing weighs a fucking shit tonne. Unless you plan on running a nightclub out of there the speakers aren’t going to move it.

 

[HiFi Guy]

Well that pretty much settles it. Is weight needed?

Likely not, but I’d fill it with records.

 

[bdm105]

Moving sucks so bad. I feel your pain.

2800 miles. They lost 1 box of records on the truck but found it today. They also put a nice bend in the corner of the tv but it's all getting sorted

 

[Joe Mac]

Well that pretty much settles it. Is weight needed?

Not necessarily but the kallax are built so that they are more stable with some weight in/on them.

 

[bdm105]

If you’re putting the table on the same surface as the prima luna that thing weighs a fucking shit tonne. Unless you plan on running a nightclub out of there the speakers aren’t going to move it.

I am not looking forward to setting it up tonight but no it'll be on its own surface isolated. I'm assuming it's better for it to be on its own 2x1 instead of with the rest of the gear on the 2x4

Likely not, but I’d fill it with records.

I guess I could put the "to listen to" on there