Vinyl in da house!

stangman67
stangman67 Posts: 2,289
edited February 2018 in 2 Channel Audio
The new to me Rega RP1 from John (Jaybeez) arrived today! I initially bought a Pro-ject Tube Box DS but that order got cancelled by the supplier so I went ahead and ordered a Lounge LCR MkIII. That is on the way so using a temp Cambridge phono (which seems to be very very noisy). Initial impression are that I am going to really enjoy vinyl. Selling England by the Pound just sounds fantastic (which is a huge step up from the unlistenable remastered cd that is sold now). I already find myself looking at potential upgrades (ruh-roh!). If a entry lever TT like this can sound this good, I can only imagine what a $1500 or so TT must sound like

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2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    Looks great.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Nice setup! Nice looking Marantz player too! I'm thoroughly enjoying your old one!
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    verb wrote: »
    Nice setup! Nice looking Marantz player too! I'm thoroughly enjoying your old one!

    Glad to hear that! I'm not sure the SA8005 will be getting a ton of use in the near future. I am am just tickled pink by the sound of vinyl. Just so warm and soothing, maybe its just a honeymoon thing. Time will tell
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited February 2018
    stangman67 wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    Nice setup! Nice looking Marantz player too! I'm thoroughly enjoying your old one!

    Glad to hear that! I'm not sure the SA8005 will be getting a ton of use in the near future. I am am just tickled pink by the sound of vinyl. Just so warm and soothing, maybe its just a honeymoon thing. Time will tell

    If it is that the honeymoon hasn't ended for me several years later.

    Putting on a new cartridge is an exercise in frustration but it's a small price.
    afterburnt wrote: »
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    Congrats man! Very nice looking setup you have there. Enjoy it the way it is for a while, especially if you like the way it sounds!
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    halo wrote: »
    Congrats man! Very nice looking setup you have there. Enjoy it the way it is for a while, especially if you like the way it sounds!

    So much easier said than done lol! My dad is in the process of buying a VPI Prime Singature table. Full on jealousy mode activated.
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Nice looking rack you got there! :D:D
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Nice looking rack you got there! :D:D

    I guess I just got mine before they lost their QC department. Its a shame as these racks were once a no-brainer for an affordable fully featured rack
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Maybe! Hard to say.

    What kind of cartridge are you using on that nice looking TT?
    stangman67 wrote: »
    I guess I just got mine before they lost their QC department. Its a shame as these racks were once a no-brainer for an affordable fully featured rack

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited February 2018
    It came with a Nagaoka MP110 (with 2 spare styluses which I did not know were coming). Also in the box was a Rega Elys cartridge (which I also didn't expect). I got way too good of a deal on this
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Sweet! Sounds like you are all set on the cartridge front for a while.

    Time to hit up http://www.turntablelab.com and go vinyl shopping!
    stangman67 wrote: »
    It came with a Nagaoka MP110 (with 2 spare styluses which I did not know were coming). Also in the box was a Rega Elys cartridge (which I also didn't expect). I got way too good of a deal on this

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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    LOL congrats, and my condolences to your future finances!
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,026
    Nice rig! Enjoy the ride!
    See my profile for list of gear.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    stangman67 wrote: »
    It came with a Nagaoka MP110 (with 2 spare styluses which I did not know were coming). Also in the box was a Rega Elys cartridge (which I also didn't expect). I got way too good of a deal on this

    The Nagaoka is a very nice cartridge. With the spare styli, you may not need to upgrade anything for a long time. No joke man, that's a sweet combo you've got there.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    It certainly sounds good. But I know me way too well. I can never leave good enough alone lol. I did buy the RP1 as a "proof of concept" to make sure I liked the idea of playing vinyl. And strangely I love not being able to switch between tracks and jump all over the place. It forces me to listen to every single song on the albums I listen to, which is nice because with cds or streaming I find myself jumping around too much
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    stangman67 wrote: »
    It certainly sounds good. But I know me way too well. I can never leave good enough alone lol. I did buy the RP1 as a "proof of concept" to make sure I liked the idea of playing vinyl. And strangely I love not being able to switch between tracks and jump all over the place. It forces me to listen to every single song on the albums I listen to, which is nice because with cds or streaming I find myself jumping around too much

    If you decide to part with the Nagaoka MP-110 & styli, I call dibs! :smiley:
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,415
    Are you in SoCal Stangman? If so. You are welcome to hear what a high end table can do.
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  • Jaybeez
    Jaybeez Posts: 748
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Are you in SoCal Stangman? If so. You are welcome to hear what a high end table can do.

    Ha! I already bragged about your table to him. He's on the other side of the country though.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Yup I am on the east coast. I did live in San Diego from 2014-2016 though. I would love to get my ears on such a nice piece someday although
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Well I think the proof of concept has worked for me. I haven’t listed to a single cd or streamed anything since the tt came in. So I went and did a thing :)
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    What'd ya get?
    stangman67 wrote: »
    Well I think the proof of concept has worked for me. I haven’t listed to a single cd or streamed anything since the tt came in. So I went and did a thing :)

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    It should be here tomorrow! I’ll post pics then. New music hall tt
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Poor Rega. Cast aside already for a younger more attractive model. :(
    stangman67 wrote: »
    It should be here tomorrow! I’ll post pics then. New music hall tt

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited March 2018
    Meh it’ll allow someone else to be hooked by vinyl. I’ll offer it for sale at the same great price I got it for to a fellow polkie
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    lol autocorrect

    Let us know how the new table sounds vs. the old one!
    stangman67 wrote: »
    Meh it’ll allow someone else to be hooked by vinyl. I’ll offer it for sale at the same great price I got it for to a fellow pollute

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Corrected lol
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    Nice setup!
    BTW stangman for Mustang?
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    machone wrote: »
    Nice setup!
    BTW stangman for Mustang?

    Yup, as in Mustang!

    Here’s the new tt I bought! If nothing else, it looks badass! Got a great deal on it new

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    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    So are you selling your old (short lived) rig? Dibs! :smiley:
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    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    It is more or less for sale. I'm not listing it officially but if someone wants it, I'll pass the same deal along that I got on it. Victor has dibs on it right now, but if you are interested, give me a shout and I'll let you know if that deal falls through
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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