New TT setup
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It has been an interesting experience moving through the various stages outlined in the thread. With approximately 5000ish LPs in and around (literally) the house, I have decided to up the stakes in the analog realm. A VPI Aries TT with a JMW-10.5i tonearm and SDS are in transit as I write. The best of both TTs will be combined and replace current configuration.
Previously I had posted that I had purchased a VPI Aries TT with the JMW-10.5i tonearm and SDS. Unfortunately, the Audiogon seller decided to defraud me before the items were even shipped and ended up sending something other than these items.
It has taken three months to unwind the transaction. I have paid return shipping and duty on items and have nothing tangible to show for my efforts.
The seller shipped with UPS and the TT plinth incurred damage while in transit due to shoddy packing. The seller did not realize he had legal possession of the package when he refused to accept receipt of the damaged package back from UPS once claim was rejected. In the end, the TT/tonearm package was flagged as abandoned and destroyed. Now the seller does not have the TT/tonearm.
I fail to understand why someone would try to take this course of action as it only hurts both parties.
At this point, I think I may just hold tight as this configuration provides exceptional results.
To all who order online, make sure you document everything. And I mean everything. Take screen snapshots and persist in some format for future reference. I used MS Word documents. You may also want to brush up on your rights as a consumer and any user agreements with any third party transaction companies. This is important.
Arthur SchopenhauerAll truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident. -
Sorry to hear that,, outright sux.I've been following this thread for sometime,,hope that you did not get "hit" too badly in the wallet,,I don't think that I could stand that kind of stress.JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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george daniel wrote: »Sorry to hear that,, outright sux.I've been following this thread for sometime,,hope that you did not get "hit" too badly in the wallet,,I don't think that I could stand that kind of stress.
I'm out a couple hundred for duty and shipping two of the three packages back to the merchant. I enquired if there was any fraud insurance from the institute I processed the transaction through. Didn't hear any response so I guess I am out that amount.
Arthur SchopenhauerAll truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident. -
Just a quick update to an old thread.
Purchased a VPI SDS to replace a PS Audio P300 for electronic speed control. Thought this might be a good time to suspend room acoustic optimizations and divert my attention to implementing outstanding TT revisions I have wanted to investigate. In all, there were three changes applied to the configuration.
Not surprisingly, the best change turned out to be the plinth footers. I was very excited over the magnitude of the improvement though.
Anyways, the sonic characteristics of this implementation of the Scout are radically beyond the base Scout I initially started with. In retrospect, taking the base Scout to the next level has been highly rewarding.
Arthur SchopenhauerAll truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident. -
Just a quick update to an old thread.
Purchased a VPI SDS to replace a PS Audio P300 for electronic speed control. Thought this might be a good time to suspend room acoustic optimizations and divert my attention to implementing outstanding TT revisions I have wanted to investigate. In all, there were three changes applied to the configuration.
Not surprisingly, the best change turned out to be the plinth footers. I was very excited over the magnitude of the improvement though.
Anyways, the sonic characteristics of this implementation of the Scout are radically beyond the base Scout I initially started with. In retrospect, taking the base Scout to the next level has been highly rewarding.
God I love your table and all you've done with it!:) -
√Nice system
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01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's
03) OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio
04) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
05) DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport
06) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
07) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
09) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
10) POLKAUDIO LSiC Vertically (Surround speaker)
11) POLKAUDIO LSiC Vertically (Surround speaker)
12) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround back speakers)
13) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround back speakers)
14) VELODYNE OPTIMUN SERIES 12"(High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=98096 -
Super nice! I'd like to find an oak table like that for mine.
madmaxVinyl, the final frontier...
Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want...
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Super nice! I'd like to find an oak table like that for mine.
madmax
That's an oak table with a maple platform on top of it Chuck. -
It's a solid oak mission style end table. I installed spikes on the legs so it can be levelled and coupled to the concrete slab floor. There is a lower shelf which is mass loaded with LPs. The TT rests on a maple platform isolated from the end table.
Arthur SchopenhauerAll truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident. -
It's a solid oak mission style end table. I installed spikes on the legs so it can be levelled and coupled to the concrete slab floor. There is a lower shelf which is mass loaded with LPs. The TT rests on a maple platform isolated from the end table.
Only you John could come up for another use for LPs! Now that's first class tweeking!!!;) -
hearingimpared wrote: »Only you John could come up for another use for LPs! Now that's first class tweeking!!!;)
They provided the necessary mass I required. Besides, they really don't have any other use now that we live in the digital age.
Arthur SchopenhauerAll truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident. -
They provided the necessary mass I required. Besides, they really don't have any other use now that we live in the digital age.
:eek::eek::eek::eek: I just fell out of my chair!:eek::eek::eek: -
Interesting thread.....Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
Congratulations on your latest setup. Vinyl is a doulble edged sword for sure. It can bring audio bliss and can at times raise your blood pressure from setup issues, a dropped stylus, and the never ending pursuit of nirvana. I love vinyl and recommend if you ever get the chance to listen to or buy the B&W (BOWERS & WILKINS) Very Audiophile New Recordings, do yourself a favor and do. I have the 180g vinyl but it is also available on SACD. Sara K. singing Turn My Upside Down has the most incredible imaging of any album I've ever heard. This direct metal master vinyl is some of the best produced. Not only sonically but it plays quiet right out of the sleeve. This is now my demo album for when people come over.
By the way I run a Clearaudio Champion II table fitted with a SME 309 arm and Benz Micro Glider. For cleaning, I have a SOTA.
I know this is old, but does anyone know if this can still be purchased new???Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
I know this is old, but does anyone know if this can still be purchased new???
I googled it and here are the results. I'm definitely interested in it. I did a quick scan of the replies and didn't see it. I check deeper later. Perhaps Ward could chime in on the results to see if it is there? Good luck!
http://www.google.com/search?q=BOWERS+%26+WILKINS+LPs&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1 -
Final update to an old thread. What a long trip this has been.
The final updates for the "Scout" based TT are complete. All the previous mentioned items are in place.
- New platform was built to accommodate the TT and drive (along with other reasons).
- New feet have been installed.
- New drive system is being utilized replacing the 300 rpm motor/thread drive.
- New plinth has been constructed.
Never would have thought I would have invested this much time and effort into updating this. The results are just short of amazing and I have no regrets.
Herein end the journey of the "Scout". The next round of changes will be with a TT using most of the above having a larger plinth with removable armboard and different tonearm (Phantom?).
Arthur SchopenhauerAll truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident. -
Lookin' good, my friend. I could only imagine the sound. Nice!~ 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. ~
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I didn't read all 5 pages but my, I love what you've done with the place. That is one sweet piece! Congrats, very nice! Looks minty fresh..
Feel free to elaborate further on the sound!Analog Source: Rega P3-24 Exact 2 w/GT delrin platter & Neo TT-PSU Digital Source: Lumin T2 w/Roon (NUC) DAC: Denafrips Pontus II Phono Preamp: Rega Aria MK3 Preamp: Rogue RP-7 Amp: Pass X150.8 Speakers: Joseph Audio Perspective 2, Audio Physic Tempo Plus Cables: Morrow M4 ICs & Audio Art SC-5 ePlus, Shunyata PCs Misc: Shunyata Hydra Delta D6, VTI rack, GIK acoustic panels -
phipiper10 wrote: »I didn't read all 5 pages but my, I love what you've done with the place. That is one sweet piece! Congrats, very nice! Looks minty fresh..
Feel free to elaborate further on the sound!
The second last post in "this thread" has a brief description of the sonic results. Only the plinth was changed.
Arthur SchopenhauerAll truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed, second it is violently opposed and third, it is accepted as self evident.
