The itch won.......

Ricardo
Ricardo Posts: 10,636
edited August 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
That's right; for over a year I've had this stupid idea of trying vinyl......as if I didn't know that nothing can beat a good digital rig :p

Why now? Who knows; maybe I missed the whole upgrade process.....searching, analyzing reviews, shopping, waiting for the UPS guy, etc. It's been a few months since I have not changed anything in my system. Maybe it's all those threads where people talk about vinyl, the records cleaning pain, digital vs. vinyl....

Whatever; I just decided that the only way to calm the itch was to go ahead and try it. I did some research, and decided to go with the following:

TT: Pro-ject RM-5
Cartridge: Dynavector 10x5
Phono stage: Pro-ject Tube Box II
I also got a VPI cleaning machine, alignment tool carbon fiber brush, etc, etc, etc.

I thought I'd go with something a bit above the lowest entry level; I just hope that if I like it I don't need to upgrade too soon..

Stuff should be here at the end of the week; I have a few records and got some more (cheap!!!); we'll see how this adventure goes.....
_________________________________________________
***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
SOPA
Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
Post edited by Ricardo on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2007
    Ever since our IL Polkfest I have thought about taking the vinyl plunge again. Not because I think they sound better, but because that Nottingham turntable that Rich brought was just about the neatest thing I have seem. I don't want to have to use it, I just want it setting there to look at :o
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2007
    Forget the Jones', trying keeping up with the Polkies.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited August 2007
    Congrats HT. Great choices...my next cartridge will be that Dynavector.

    I have a much more modest vinyl rig; but even so, with the right record, it still kills my digital setup.
    Von Schweikert VR4-jr
    Valve Audio Predator
    Denon DVD-2900
    PS Audio Digital Link III w/Cullen Level IV Mods
    Pro-Ject Xpression w/Blue Point No. 2
    Graham Slee Special Edition 2
    PS Audio UPC-200
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2007
    Congrats. Honestly, I love sitting down listening to vinyl. Mp3 and Cd's have nothing on it. Just remember some LP were bad to start with so try different albums and ask some of the vinyl guys what LP's they like.

    Enjoy
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2007
    Congrats,Ricardo,,I know that you are going to enjoy it. :)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited August 2007
    Please keep us posted!!! I've been considering taking the plunge as well & would love to know your impressions.

    Thanks.
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited August 2007
    So as long as you are in the spending mood I read where the project power unit is an absolute must with there tables..............

    And so it begins....

    RT1
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited August 2007
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    So as long as you are in the spending mood I read where the project power unit is an absolute must with there tables..............
    RT1

    The Speed Box provided a big improvement on my rig.
    Von Schweikert VR4-jr
    Valve Audio Predator
    Denon DVD-2900
    PS Audio Digital Link III w/Cullen Level IV Mods
    Pro-Ject Xpression w/Blue Point No. 2
    Graham Slee Special Edition 2
    PS Audio UPC-200
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited August 2007
    What kind of improvements? (On top of an easier way to change speeds).

    Thanks.
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2007
    I just removed you from the list of respectable audiophiles.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited August 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I just removed you from the list of respectable audiophiles.
    :D:D:D
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited August 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    I just removed you from the list of respectable audiophiles.

    Thanks; I don't have a place in that list anyway.
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited August 2007
    Hiss... Pop.... zzzzzz.....scratch.....skip.....

    Nope... don't miss vinyl records anymore than I miss vinyl seats.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited August 2007
    rskarvan wrote: »
    Hiss... Pop.... zzzzzz.....scratch.....skip.....
    Yep, sounds like a tube'd bit-spitter with bad tubes :D
    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited August 2007
    dkg999 wrote: »
    Ever since our IL Polkfest I have thought about taking the vinyl plunge again. Not because I think they sound better, but because that Nottingham turntable that Rich brought was just about the neatest thing I have seem. I don't want to have to use it, I just want it setting there to look at :o
    You're in luck! He's selling it (bought something else - another Nottingham IIRC).

    IMG_3477.jpg
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited August 2007
    rskarvan wrote: »
    Hiss... Pop.... zzzzzz.....scratch.....skip.....

    Nope... don't miss vinyl records anymore than I miss vinyl seats.


    Ron....obviously you haven't heard a decent vinyl rig.
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2007
    congrats Ricardo. I think you'll like it all over again.

    myself only having jumped on the vinyl bandwagon since the beginning of this year.. I have enjoyed toying with the TT and the albums. Some time done the upgrade path for me, i'd like to have a rig like the one you are putting together.

    My only advice, spend the extra money on sealed albums. Nearly ever open album will be a let down.

    enjoy, and let us know how you like it once you get everything set up.. I imagine you'll really love it. :)
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cstpeter
    cstpeter Posts: 387
    edited August 2007
    HTrookie wrote: »
    What kind of improvements? (On top of an easier way to change speeds).

    Thanks.

    Pretty much across the board improvement for the Xpression, most notably in rhythm and bass response. It really was a dramatic improvement; not sure if you'll have the same results because your TT is better to start with.
    Von Schweikert VR4-jr
    Valve Audio Predator
    Denon DVD-2900
    PS Audio Digital Link III w/Cullen Level IV Mods
    Pro-Ject Xpression w/Blue Point No. 2
    Graham Slee Special Edition 2
    PS Audio UPC-200
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Spacedeckman
    Spacedeckman Posts: 96
    edited August 2007
    Don't be afraid of the vinyl. Some day, digital will be better. Some people just don't have the patience to wait for that day.

    Mark
    System:

    VPI Scout/Benz Ace
    Sutherland PH2000
    Arcam CD72
    Yamaha DVD-CX1 (primarily for CD..26 lbs, all BB D/A)
    Audioprism Mantissa w/Reference PS
    Parasound HCA750 (temporary)
    Audiovector M1 Signatures
    Kimber 4TC x 2
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited August 2007
    Congrats on taking the plunge. I think you will be quite happy. I am missing my rig right now and cant wait to get the new table that im buying from Joe up and running when I move in 2 weeks.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2007
    Congrats Ricardo. That is going to be a very nice set up. I look forward to reading your opinion on the sound.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited August 2007
    HTrookie wrote: »
    Ron....obviously you haven't heard a decent vinyl rig.

    I hope you enjoy your new vinyl rig Ricardo!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited August 2007
    Good for you, how about you stop threadcrapping and don't look back?
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2007
    Ricardo...
    after hearing your rig, I've no doubt that the addition of vinyl will imbue it with the ability to eat small planets.

    Congrats.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter