Your dream turntable?
Joey_V
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I had a conversation with a local friend - dream turntable.
Anyone here have a dream turntable?
We had a discussion and it evolved into talking about Kronos turntables. But there are so many great makes out there. I thought it was interesting because each name has their own tech and their own implementation of the drive system or suspension system.
Anyone here have a dream turntable?
We had a discussion and it evolved into talking about Kronos turntables. But there are so many great makes out there. I thought it was interesting because each name has their own tech and their own implementation of the drive system or suspension system.
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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Anything from TechDAS.
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Fairchild 750-3.
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Actually it might be two TTs. One direct drive and belt.
78 would be optional as I got rid of my 78s in the 90's.
Speakers: Polk Lsim, ATC SCM19 v2, NHT SuperzeroSpeaker Cables: DH Labs, Transparent, Wireworld, Canare, Monster: Beer budget, Bose ears -
So funny you say that…Actually it might be two TTs. One direct drive and belt.
78 would be optional as I got rid of my 78s in the 90's.
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
ok spill the beans
Speakers: Polk Lsim, ATC SCM19 v2, NHT SuperzeroSpeaker Cables: DH Labs, Transparent, Wireworld, Canare, Monster: Beer budget, Bose ears -
I purchased a technics SL1200G about 2 years ago and it is my end game TT. It’s freaking spectacular 🔥🔥🔥🔥🎉
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I'd rather have a dream cartridge.....but I digress. This is not your query.
A TT can from from the basement up. Isolation can cost more that a high end TT itself. Vacuum systems and moisture/static reduction/speed control/platter, connections, PS's......
And the list goes on on and on and on and on and on....
My dream TT would be that which plays the daggum LP to the best of the record player's ability without going into the extreme or uber extreme. Just play me some music on a damned fine format with the best pickup available that has synergy within my system.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
My dream TT sits in Ray's closet or in your room Joey......
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Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
mikejedi0619 wrote: »I purchased a technics SL1200G about 2 years ago and it is my end game TT. It’s freaking spectacular 🔥🔥🔥🔥🎉
I can totally see thatMagico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
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Insanity.
That’s Ken’s.Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
I would say one of my dream tables would have to be the Beat by Steve Dobbins. Maybe someday.
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Speakers: Polk Lsim, ATC SCM19 v2, NHT SuperzeroSpeaker Cables: DH Labs, Transparent, Wireworld, Canare, Monster: Beer budget, Bose ears
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There is so much going on there. I’m not sure I can process it all
2 Channel - 2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
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 Cambridge 851N 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 -
This is an easy one...
The Nakamichi Dragon CT. If that wasn't available I'd take the Nakamichi TX-1000 in a New York second.
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I'm very happy with the turntable I have, but I've always wanted to try an electron microscope vibration isolation table.
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This one has always been a dream to me too
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Since we are dreaming here (would love to win the lottery!), my choice for a dream TT would be the VPI Industries Vanquish System with 3 arms.
https://houseofstereo.com/products/vpi-industries-vanquish-system?variant=42106727399573&network=g&device=c&keyword=&campaign=11409101467&adgroup=pla-293946777986&utm_term=&utm_campaign=**LP+Shop+-+Catch+All&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=4188007760&hsa_cam=11409101467&hsa_grp=115638818830&hsa_ad=473906514861&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=pla-293946777986&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=CjwKCAiAuOieBhAIEiwAgjCvcuIto0xGX8HCD_KxsCVsKMjwPRaJaNx01PCBtu7BSHrfaKBiZ6WoUhoC044QAvD_BwE
I would love top hear Ken's TT setup. Very nice!
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Since we are dreaming here (would love to win the lottery!), my choice for a dream TT would be the VPI Industries Vanquish System with 3 arms.
Tom
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
It is sick Tom
Mat said the new Avenger direct is a toned down motor but very similar throughout. The other difference is the vanquish is aluminum then acrylic then aluminum.
While the avenger is the inverse. Acrylic aluminum acrylic.Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
For vintage, I'd say one of Micro Seiki's top models, like this SX-8000MkII:
For new, modern, I'm sure I would be very happy with this Basis Audio A.J. Conti Transcendence:
"The Most Precise Turntable in the World"
"This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon -
Jesus, does that come with a drone to lower the record on the table so you don't eff up one of the arms?!?!?!?Acoustat Spectra 11 / Classe Fifteen / Counterpoint SA-2000 / Fosgate Signature Phono Preamp / Oppo BDP-105 / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Fidelity Research FR-7 & Audio Technica ART-1 carts -
I always liked the look of the Gyro...
Acoustat Spectra 11 / Classe Fifteen / Counterpoint SA-2000 / Fosgate Signature Phono Preamp / Oppo BDP-105 / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Fidelity Research FR-7 & Audio Technica ART-1 carts -
https://techdas.jp/pages/air-force-one/
Of all the tables… this might be my end if I choose to pursue the hobby that deep.
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
For new, modern, I'm sure I would be very happy with this Basis Audio A.J. Conti Transcendence:
"The Most Precise Turntable in the World"
Wow
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
https://techdas.jp/pages/air-force-one/
Of all the tables… this might be my end if I choose to pursue the hobby that deep.
I would venture to say you fell off that wagon a very long time ago…The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 380d DSDIn retirement...TriangleArt Reference SE with Walker Precision Motor Drive, Yamaha CD-S2100 SACD Player.“Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book has been rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered…History has stopped. Nothing exists except the endless present in which the party is always right” — George Orwell“If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” -
It’s all relative mi amigonooshinjohn wrote: »https://techdas.jp/pages/air-force-one/
Of all the tables… this might be my end if I choose to pursue the hobby that deep.
I would venture to say you fell off that wagon a very long time ago…
Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound -
Indeed. If you went to their website, I'm sure you saw this image as well with dual tonearms:
The tonearm pillar on the left is facing away from the camera, so you're basically looking at the rear of the bearing for the second arm. Clearly, the tonearm bearing pillars, and the motor, can be positioned as needed."This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
"Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
