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  • chefkungfu
    chefkungfu Posts: 638
    edited September 2015
    Keiko wrote: »
    Very nice deck. Good choice. Enjoy!

    Thank you! I looked at different ones and ultimately chose the PLX.
    SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
    RT5000 x 2
    RT2000p
    CS400i
    CS350-LS
    LS F/X
    PSW650
    PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
    DSW MicroPro 4000
    Adcom amps
    Pioneer Elite SC-89
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
    PS4
    XBOX One
    MIT Interconnects
    BJC
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  • chefkungfu
    chefkungfu Posts: 638
    edited September 2015
    cnh wrote: »
    Those new Pioneers are sexy! Congrats!

    And, though, I am NOT a big TT guy, I have a preference toward good budget Shure carts. Especially those that are basically new versions of the old classic standards. They track well, they sound good, they're NOT too detailed so that you have to worry about PRISTINE vinyl surfaces-smooth without all the FUSS of the High End carts! Leave that to the VPI record cleaning OCD boys and girls, with the marble plinths and the 50+ pound tables! I just spin old discs for nostalgic purposes. Back in the '60s and '70s, NONE of us EVER heard any record on anything more than a mid-level table with a 30-50 dollar cart-(in most cases a Shure or an AT). That's the way we remember vinyl. And it is, don't get me wrong, an experience of nostalgia, first and foremost! We're NOT going to start chasing multi thousand dollar vinyl carrots in the 21st century! But we're also not going to stop those with infinite resources and time from doing so, either. It's about the music and "you" when all is said and done.

    Enjoy!

    Thank you cnh!! I was surprised that the shure cart was included! I'm definitely happy! I've never really had a "real" TT, just a basic belt driven one that came with an early rack system back some 25-30 years ago. I found a bunch of vinyl from many years back that I had forgotten about, that was the driving factor in a modern day TT purchase for me! Also wanted to get back into spinning some vinyl after finding them stashed away!
    It's true what you said about music and "you" when all is said and done! After all, it's your ears that determine the fun factor!!

    Frank.
    SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
    RT5000 x 2
    RT2000p
    CS400i
    CS350-LS
    LS F/X
    PSW650
    PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
    DSW MicroPro 4000
    Adcom amps
    Pioneer Elite SC-89
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
    PS4
    XBOX One
    MIT Interconnects
    BJC
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  • chefkungfu
    chefkungfu Posts: 638
    voltz wrote: »
    WTG Chef!! let us know how you like it after you spend some time with it!

    Hey, Thank you voltz!!! So far I'm having fun with it... It's a heavy, solid and stable deck! I still need to get used to all the features on it since I've never had pitch control, etc!! But, I'll let you know in the long run!

    Frank.
    SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
    RT5000 x 2
    RT2000p
    CS400i
    CS350-LS
    LS F/X
    PSW650
    PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
    DSW MicroPro 4000
    Adcom amps
    Pioneer Elite SC-89
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
    PS4
    XBOX One
    MIT Interconnects
    BJC
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  • chefkungfu
    chefkungfu Posts: 638
    ^^^Thank you Keiko, I'll eventually upgrade that cartridge, but for now it's ok.
    I would like to sample a higher quality cart, any problems with yours? How do you like it and which ones have you had in the past?
    You don't have to name them all, just the one's that have had a noticeable impact on your listening.
    SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
    RT5000 x 2
    RT2000p
    CS400i
    CS350-LS
    LS F/X
    PSW650
    PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
    DSW MicroPro 4000
    Adcom amps
    Pioneer Elite SC-89
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
    PS4
    XBOX One
    MIT Interconnects
    BJC
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  • chefkungfu
    chefkungfu Posts: 638
    Keiko wrote: »
    I got curious and did a little digging. I discovered apparently that all these Super OEM tables are manufactured by the same company and get rebadged; Pioneer, Audio-Technica, Stanton, Reloop, Gemini, etc... They basically all utilize the same motor and tonearm.

    http://www.hanpin.com.tw/4_Products_02.html


    Pioneer PLX-1000 vs Technics SL-12xx

    youtube.com/watch?t=1134&v=mNzMcH2ZbtU

    Yes, I've seen the youtube one, and loosely heard about the rebadging. That's why it was taking me so long to purchase the TT. I then came across this deal, and seemed like the best deal at the time. Needless to say, I'm happy with it, it has the guts of the Technics, which I've always wanted.

    One more thing Kieko, I like the cart you have on your TT in the post you mentioned, when I'm ready to upgrade, I'll keep this setup in mind! It's pretty sweet!
    Thank you.
    SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
    RT5000 x 2
    RT2000p
    CS400i
    CS350-LS
    LS F/X
    PSW650
    PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
    DSW MicroPro 4000
    Adcom amps
    Pioneer Elite SC-89
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
    PS4
    XBOX One
    MIT Interconnects
    BJC
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  • chefkungfu
    chefkungfu Posts: 638
    Forgot to mention, the tonearm in the pioneer is insulated. I thought that a neat feature.
    SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
    RT5000 x 2
    RT2000p
    CS400i
    CS350-LS
    LS F/X
    PSW650
    PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
    DSW MicroPro 4000
    Adcom amps
    Pioneer Elite SC-89
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
    PS4
    XBOX One
    MIT Interconnects
    BJC
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,804
    yeah -- cold tonearms in midwinter are a big problem up here...

    ;- )
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,009
    Yep, like Keiko says, assuming its a good match for your arm, the Denon DL-110 is a very good cart. You may find a gently good used one for $75 or under if you're patient on the forum. (Reminds me of a joke in an old Playboy: A cartoon of a mouse standing next to an elephant. The mouse says, "Please be gentle."
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  • chefkungfu
    chefkungfu Posts: 638
    ^^Awesome! Good one!! I think I found my next cartridge!
    Thank you, dromunds!
    SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
    RT5000 x 2
    RT2000p
    CS400i
    CS350-LS
    LS F/X
    PSW650
    PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
    DSW MicroPro 4000
    Adcom amps
    Pioneer Elite SC-89
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
    PS4
    XBOX One
    MIT Interconnects
    BJC
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  • chefkungfu
    chefkungfu Posts: 638
    Keiko wrote: »
    I got in just under the wire before Panasonic pulled the plug on Technics. Glad I got my 1210 when I did.

    Chef, when you're ready to upgrade, the DL110 would be a good starting point, IMO. They're nearly on par with the DL160.

    Here's a vendor in Japan that has 'em for under 200.00 bucks. On average, they sell for around 250.00.

    What's nice about these High Output Moving Coils is you can use them in an MM stage without the need of a step up transformer.

    http://www.amazon.com/DL-110-High-Output-Moving-Cartridge-Import/dp/B0007DA226/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=AZAN3UEZJJHDF

    Thank you, Keiko!
    I found my next cartridge! This thing is very nice!
    SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
    RT5000 x 2
    RT2000p
    CS400i
    CS350-LS
    LS F/X
    PSW650
    PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
    DSW MicroPro 4000
    Adcom amps
    Pioneer Elite SC-89
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
    PS4
    XBOX One
    MIT Interconnects
    BJC
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  • chefkungfu
    chefkungfu Posts: 638
    Just wanted to Thank You again to my fellow CP members!!!! (everyone on this thread)
    This has been a memorable journey!!! I couldn't have done it with you guys help and combined knowledge!!!
    My next upgrade will be the cartridge the Denon DL
    SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
    RT5000 x 2
    RT2000p
    CS400i
    CS350-LS
    LS F/X
    PSW650
    PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
    DSW MicroPro 4000
    Adcom amps
    Pioneer Elite SC-89
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
    PS4
    XBOX One
    MIT Interconnects
    BJC
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    Ditto on the dl 110. Got one a couple months ago and love it.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • chefkungfu
    chefkungfu Posts: 638
    Okay Gents, the DL-110 it is!

    Sorry for some typos in my previous post... Beer goggle impaired!
    SRT Seismic System with dual PSW1200's
    RT5000 x 2
    RT2000p
    CS400i
    CS350-LS
    LS F/X
    PSW650
    PSW1000 w/Dayton SPA1000
    DSW MicroPro 4000
    Adcom amps
    Pioneer Elite SC-89
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable
    PS4
    XBOX One
    MIT Interconnects
    BJC
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    voltz wrote: »
    When I used regular analog cables for my TT to Phono amp (tonearm cable) I got a bad hum even without anything playing...but when I used the cable supplied by Pro-Ject with my TT it was really quiet.

    I am now using a "Dynamique Audio's Horizon 2 Phono" in RCA to RCA and it was like $130 and everything else I look at was way up there..Rich can help you with a better one probably.

    I know this is an old thread...

    @voltz

    How do/did you like that Dynamique Horizon 2 Phono? I am currently using a SignalCable Silver interconnect with a spare ground cable. Everything seems fine, but I don't know the capacitance and if I am missing anything by not having a cable that is "meant" for phono.

    There is one for sale for around a hundy, and I was thinking of grabbing it. Probably don't need it, but was just checking..
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    I liked it but not enough over the Silver Ref's that Frank made me, and I also got a "Ortofon's 6NX-TSW Phono" that I had been using for awhile.

    but when I added a SUT (step up transformer) I have been using the 2 sets of cable's they set me. 1 set between TT & SUT and the other between SUT & Phono amp.

    going to send ya a PM about a cable.
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    @hochpt21 You getting a second turntable or just wanting to try something different over the Budgie?
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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