Assembling the TT setup

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2010
    Kimber Hero .5mtr cables, Clearaudio stylus and CF brush arrived. We're gettin' there...

    Now to get the wife to buy us a Plasma TV, so I can wall mount that sucka, and get my table on!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited December 2010
    Steve, congrats on a fine setup. I have the same TT and love it. You may want to experiment with the mat. My finding matched the reviewes on that TT using the mat.

    The CA clamp others recommended is what I use as well. I believe H9 is the one that turned me on to it.

    I am waiting on my test LP in order to use the Fozgometer. Our TT allows for azimeth adjustments. We will see if it matters or not.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2010
    I haven't bought the table yet, but it will likely be either the MMF-5.1 or the Marantz TT-15S1. If I do the MMF, and end up sticking with vinyl, I'll upgrade later.

    I'm pretty damn fussy (sensitive to) background noise---so I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket yet. I haven't owned a turntable since about 1986, so I'll need to readjust and decide.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited December 2010
    That Marantz is one sexy TT. I have been drooling over it since the MD catalog arrived a few months ago.

    What is everyone's opinion of the ClearAudio tables?
    -Kevin
    HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
    2 Channel:
    Oppo BDP-83 SE
    Squeezebox Touch
    Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
    VTL 2.5
    McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
    B&W 801's
    Transparent IC's
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited December 2010
    steveinaz wrote: »
    I haven't bought the table yet, but it will likely be either the MMF-5.1 or the Marantz TT-15S1. If I do the MMF, and end up sticking with vinyl, I'll upgrade later.

    I'm pretty damn fussy (sensitive to) background noise---so I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket yet. I haven't owned a turntable since about 1986, so I'll need to readjust and decide.

    Steve, I have LPs (used from half priced books) that are as quiet as any CD.

    After a good cleaning of course.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2010
    vc69 wrote: »
    That Marantz is one sexy TT. I have been drooling over it since the MD catalog arrived a few months ago.

    What is everyone's opinion of the ClearAudio tables?

    I think generally Clearaudio is a little on the pricey side, but they are well engineered, very good looking (IMO) and just good tables. I think their cartridges are excellent...but again somewhat pricey. I have heard a few Clearaudio tables over the years and have always been impressed with the sound, build quality and looks.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited December 2010
    shack wrote: »
    I think generally Clearaudio is a little on the pricey side, but they are well engineered, very good looking (IMO) and just good tables. I think their cartridges are excellent...but again somewhat pricey. I have heard a few Clearaudio tables over the years and have always been impressed with the sound, build quality and looks.

    +1 every bit as good a table as some that cost lots more! . . . and purty too!
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