Audio deal outcome---VPI in da House

george daniel
george daniel Posts: 12,096
edited September 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
:D Thanks go out to Russ for starting the thread,,Ricardo,for posting the deal(spotted on A'gon,, Joe for his help and advice and Mulveling for getting me back into vinyl $$$$ :eek: ,,anyway here are some quick shots of this deal,, esentially new VPI scout,,dynavector low output moving coil. Thanks guys. :)
JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2007
    Very pretty... now start spinning some records and report right back!:D
    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.
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited September 2007
    damn thats purrrrdeee
    2 CHANNEL
    Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
    Under construction
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited September 2007
    I put on some "Electric Ladyland" that I have on import,,circa 1970ish,,yeah,, the one with the girls on the cover,, WOW,,for lack of a better term--Organic,,the "digital tinniness" is gone,it just sounds more "natural",,less edgy,,I can almost smell those Marshall's,,:D ,,I'm going to "george's world" for awhile.As Rich once told me,,"vinyl is a deep hole",,if I'm going to be addicted,,let it be vinyl,,,all for now. :)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited September 2007
    LOL Thats right George, vinyl can be a deep dark rabbit hole... and VPI has quite the upgrade path. Congrats and enjoy!
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited September 2007
    george daniel wrote: »
    I put on some "Electric Ladyland" that I have on import,,circa 1970ish,,yeah,, the one with the girls on the cover,, WOW,,for lack of a better term--Organic,,the "digital tinniness" is gone,it just sounds more "natural",,less edgy,,I can almost smell those Marshall's,,:D ,,I'm going to "george's world" for awhile.As Rich once told me,,"vinyl is a deep hole",,if I'm going to be addicted,,let it be vinyl,,,all for now. :)
    Yes, YES, YESSS!!!!
    Congrats again George! Sounds like your new TT rig will revolutionize your music listening experience, as it has for me :)

    If you haven't already, your next purchases should be a VPI cleaner, cleaning fluid, record sleeves, onzow stylus cleaner, milty zerostat gun, Hunt carbon fiber brush, and...more vinyl! THEN think about all the wonderful upgrades available for that VPI...

    Damn, that cart is the perfect match for your P75. It was worth the wait :D
    Be sure to set the jumpers to PE mode!
    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
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  • hypertone
    hypertone Posts: 150
    edited September 2007
    Damn that is sweet. 8)
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2007
    Congrats, That is one thick piece of acrylic. Swwwweeeeet
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2007
    I'm glad things turned out well. Enjoy that vinyl!!!
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2007
    mulveling wrote: »
    If you haven't already, your next purchases should be a VPI cleaner, cleaning fluid, record sleeves, onzow stylus cleaner, milty zerostat gun, Hunt carbon fiber brush, and...more vinyl! THEN think about all the wonderful upgrades available for that VPI...

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

    Great snag George, and all those accessories listed above are absolutely necessary! Mulveling forgot to mention the digital stylus force guage.

    You can get the Hunt brush, from Todd the Vinyl Junkie for $15 shipped with their new customer discount.

    The Onzow Zerodust and the digital stylus force guage you can get very cheap from Sorasound, if you can get someone to who needs one of each of them, Mehran at Sorasound will give you a big discount on the two items. Make sure that you mention Rich and my names. Mehran cut me an even better deal when I mentioned Rich so I figure two names are better than one.

    The Milty Zerostat gun you can find for 2/3rd the MSRP, you just have to look around the internet.

    I highly recommend the VPI 16.5 "Basic" package from The Elusive Disc. This will get you started with everything you need for cleaning and taking care of your records.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited September 2007
    A nice tt... on my very short list of possibilities to replace my venerable b&o TX-2 when the cartridge (i.e., stylus) goes South.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2007
    You guys forgot to mention The Clamp. Too bad they are out of production...

    I think I could let mine go for $1,000 :D
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2007
    Rub their noses in it why don't ya!:D ;)
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited September 2007
    george daniel wrote: »
    :D Thanks go out to . . . Joe for his help and advice . . . . Thanks guys. :)

    WARNING! Joe is the digital anti-Christ. He was sent by the vinyl demons to help empty your pockets. Neil Young for-seen this evil and wrote his prophetic song "The Needle and the Damage Done"

    Stay away from Joe! (cross held in hand with outstretched arm)
    Carl

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2007
    schwarcw wrote: »
    WARNING! Joe is the digital anti-Christ. He was sent by the vinyl demons to help empty your pockets. Neil Young for-seen this evil and wrote his prophetic song "The Needle and the Damage Done"

    Stay away from Joe! (cross held in hand with outstretched arm)

    Who me?

    I just heard an incredible SACD . . . Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars . . . this would give my best ZS LP a run for its money.:eek: :D
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  • Spacedeckman
    Spacedeckman Posts: 96
    edited September 2007
    I've been liking mine for a while...and if you have a half decent phono stage and a decent pressing, Ziggy still sounds better on vinyl.

    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
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited September 2007
    George, I'm getting a custom dust cover for my Space 294 from this fellow at Audiogon. Made to specs, your choice of 3/16 or 1/4 thick, clear, hinged top or one piece, light or dark smoked, some custom colors, starting at $120.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2007
    You can't beat $155!!!
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited September 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    You can't beat $155!!!


    Joe, I screwed up and linked the amp covers so I edited the post. The TT covers start at $120. I didn't inquire what the options would add to the base price. My cover will be large to fit around the plinth (22.5 x 16 x 10.5), 3/16" thick, clear, so my final was $170. I went high just in case I add NAS's Heavy Kit, which adds near 1" to the platter height.

    You know, you are kind of responsible for my table upgrade. Once you sent me the link to that review, I asked a couple of dealers if it was really that good. Then one popped up at a great price so I jumped on it.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2007
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    Joe, I screwed up and linked the amp covers so I edited the post. The TT covers start at $120. I didn't inquire what the options would add to the base price. My cover will be large to fit around the plinth (22.5 x 16 x 10.5), 3/16" thick, clear, so my final was $170. I went high just in case I add NAS's Heavy Kit, which adds near 1" to the platter height.

    You know, you are kind of responsible for my table upgrade. Once you sent me the link to that review, I asked a couple of dealers if it was really that good. Then one popped up at a great price so I jumped on it.

    Ha ha ha, I still stand by my statement!:D Besides the Scout should easily fall in between $120 and $170. I always wondered why VPI always sold the dust cover separetely. They've been doing this since I started doing business with them in the early 80s.

    That new table you acquired is the bomb.
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