My Traveler with a Denon 103R is not as purty as most but sounds very good and hopefully one day I hope to move up the VPI ladder. Also have an old Dual 505-2 and an 80's Technics linear tracker.
"Electronic music is human sound adapting to indulge technology, and for some, it feels like the signature sound of energy. New and abstract sounds over hypnotic rhythms can conjure vast soundscapes for escape, pleasure, and transcendence."
In fact, on the strength of that photograph, I'd have to say that it's an Epic record player.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. It took me all the way 'til now to come up with that.
"Electronic music is human sound adapting to indulge technology, and for some, it feels like the signature sound of energy. New and abstract sounds over hypnotic rhythms can conjure vast soundscapes for escape, pleasure, and transcendence."
"Electronic music is human sound adapting to indulge technology, and for some, it feels like the signature sound of energy. New and abstract sounds over hypnotic rhythms can conjure vast soundscapes for escape, pleasure, and transcendence."
I have a Philips 977 similar to that one. I think i got it at Goodwill for less than $10.00.
The 977 is several notches up from the 777 shown before. Interestingly, in the initial lineup of those tts, the 877 was the top. The 977, with the digital display of platter speed (vs. just an LED "graph") came along subsequently.
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Is that the "definitive version" of Fragile that just came out? One of my favorite albums ever and the new version is packaged perfectly and sounds great.
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Clamps no doubt help vinyl playback. On the rare occasion I'll spin a record it's part of the routine I go through; brush the record, clean the stylus and clamp the record. If you use a loudness button or a sub at a fairly loud volume I've found that spiking the subs and speakers is very important to keep the feedback away from the needle.
The problem is that cartridge choices are very limited.
That's why it's forty smackers.
I paid $7 for my TX-2 (as mentioned earlier) with a broken stylus... so I'd say $40 was a tad steep. Not outrageous by any means, but I couldn't see paying much more for a swingin' arm b&o like that one (looks like an RX-2?).
It may well need a belt -- belts are available for it (someplace).
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Nice! What is that? Looks like you could play a 6ft diameter record on that thing!
And some tether ball!
That tt, by the way, is a Fairchild 750. One of the finest turntables made. Ever.
I see why they call Doc. As in PHD, I presume. So what's up with that tonearm? It seems like it would be very hard to control dynamically. Counterweight seems insufficient. Is that for real?
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It's probably real -- tracking error would be (could be) quite low.
The sufficiency of the counterweight depends on its mass. I am guessing the whole arm/cartridge system is appropriate for a low compliance MC cartridge.
Clamps no doubt help vinyl playback. On the rare occasion I'll spin a record it's part of the routine I go through; brush the record, clean the stylus and clamp the record. If you use a loudness button or a sub at a fairly loud volume I've found that spiking the subs and speakers is very important to keep the feedback away from the needle.
On heavy rock, where there is some actual talent involved, ring clamps and center weights do make a difference.
Nothing helps KISS sound good, but they are fun to listen to anyway.
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Saying that it's "too hard" to pursue your dreams is no different than admitting to yourself that you are too lazy to achieve them.
Every time I see this thread title my mind adds an ‘i’ into it. And I am disappointed every time.
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In fact, on the strength of that photograph, I'd have to say that it's an Epic record player.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. It took me all the way 'til now to come up with that.
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The 977 is several notches up from the 777 shown before. Interestingly, in the initial lineup of those tts, the 877 was the top. The 977, with the digital display of platter speed (vs. just an LED "graph") came along subsequently.
Is that the "definitive version" of Fragile that just came out? One of my favorite albums ever and the new version is packaged perfectly and sounds great.
Nice! What is that? Looks like you could play a 6ft diameter record on that thing!
And some tether ball!
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I think they work to better the sound. I have experience with them.
Now if you listen to heavy metal, there's no use, I don't think.
Maybe I'm wrong.
Will a heavy metal or heavy rock fan tell me if the clamps or weights make the music sound better?
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That's why it's forty smackers.
I paid $7 for my TX-2 (as mentioned earlier) with a broken stylus... so I'd say $40 was a tad steep. Not outrageous by any means, but I couldn't see paying much more for a swingin' arm b&o like that one (looks like an RX-2?).
It may well need a belt -- belts are available for it (someplace).
Here're your cartridge opportunities:
https://www.sound-smith.com/bo-cartridges
Yep. Haven't even hooked my Micro-Seiki yet! Help pull me out of the rabbit hole!
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Here're your cartridge options:
https://www.sound-smith.com/lookup/bo-cartridges/108
Enabler!
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That tt, by the way, is a Fairchild 750. One of the finest turntables made. Ever.
And you can hang your clothes to dry as well...
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I see why they call Doc. As in PHD, I presume. So what's up with that tonearm? It seems like it would be very hard to control dynamically. Counterweight seems insufficient. Is that for real?
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It's probably real -- tracking error would be (could be) quite low.
The sufficiency of the counterweight depends on its mass. I am guessing the whole arm/cartridge system is appropriate for a low compliance MC cartridge.
http://twogoodears.blogspot.com/2017/02/analog-machism.html
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Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Project BoxE Bluetooth Streamer, Polk TSi200's
Living Room: Pioneer SX-N30 Network Receiver, Pioneer PD10AE CD Player, Furman M8-LX Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi Subwoofer
Office: PC, Marantz CD-1 transport, Marantz AMP-1, Acoustic Technologies Classic Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus Subwoofer, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable
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Living Room: Pioneer SX-N30 Network Receiver, Pioneer PD10AE CD Player, Furman M8-LX Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi Subwoofer
jk, that's for polo not music
Circa mid 1970s
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Nothing helps KISS sound good, but they are fun to listen to anyway.
Saying that it's "too hard" to pursue your dreams is no different than admitting to yourself that you are too lazy to achieve them.
Lumin S1 - X1 power supply
Sony XA-5400ES SACD
Pass XP-22 pre, X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers, SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on preamp, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
Three 20 amp circuits.