Well, I hope you guys are happy now....

wingnut4772
wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
edited October 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
After months of vascilating I finally got a turntable! (With my HT down I need something..C'mon!:p )

I picked up a Rega P2 with a glass platter and a Dynavector 10X5 cartridge.

I have to wait a bit to set it up though because I am waiting on the Paraound pre I bought and my tweeters (long story) are coming back from Von Schweikert so no reviews until probably next week or so.....

So I hope you guys are proud of yourselves for twisting my arm and getting me started with vinyl!:mad: :eek:










:D:p
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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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited September 2007
    Congrats. Ah come on, you're happy and you know it. Enjoy!
    Michael ;)
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2007
    Congrats Darla; you won't be disappointed.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited September 2007
    I'm looking forward to your comments as I, too, have been considering embracing the dark side.

    Let us know!
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited September 2007
    It's a beautiful medium. But try not to bias the different sounds you may hear from vinyl against digital, your head will pop right off your shoulders. Big mess to clean.
    Congrats,
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2007
    So did I do ok? I wanted to keep the budget sane in case I don't really dig it.
    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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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited September 2007
    You can't really go wrong with anything by Rega or Dynavector. I'm assuming you have a Parasound Zphono on the way?

    Keep us posted, and CONGRATS!!!
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2007
    cmy330go wrote: »
    You can't really go wrong with anything by Rega or Dynavector. I'm assuming you have a Parasound Zphono on the way?

    Keep us posted, and CONGRATS!!!

    I bought This Parasound PHP 850 from Polkmaniac.
    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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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2007
    very cool, and congrats!
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited September 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    I bought This Parasound PHP 850 from Polkmaniac.

    I wouldn't be surprised if it's essentially the same circuitry. When I bought my Halo P3 I contacted Parasound to ask them if I was better off using my older Parasound PPH-100 or the integrated phono stage. They recommended the PPH-100, but only because it would be isolated. Turns out it was the same design. Who knew.:rolleyes:
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,569
    edited September 2007
    Snap, crackle, pop! ;):D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2007
    I've heard good-stellar vinyl when I traveled but absolutely no desire to own it, ever. A couple recent publications stating "Vinyl Lives!" just keep the subscriber or reader thinking its all worth it. I'm deathly afraid of getting bit by the vinyl bug, believe me.

    Before you vinyl freaks turn red, save it for someone else, I don't care ;)

    Wingnut - Good luck, have fun with that cool table and I'm sure you'll find this or that that makes you happy.
    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.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2007
    Yeah, that's a good place to start w/vinyl.

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you enjoy it, cool. If you don't pass it on and chalk it up to experience.

    That said, clean vinyl is VERY important. Without access to a cleaning machine, I don't think you can attain much satisfaction.

    BDT
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited September 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    ...Before you vinyl freaks turn red, save it for someone else, I don't care....

    You might consider taking your own advice.:rolleyes:
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2007
    Congrats you will love it. Pics please.
    engtaz

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited September 2007
    congratulations,,have fun and enjoy, I think that it may surprise you. :)
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited September 2007
    Congrats & have fun!! Another convert to the "Darkside". You know you can still pick up an old Model T for a fun & exciting driving experience. I hear they chug, snap, crackle, & pop too. Nah, only breaking 'em...enjoy!! :)
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2007
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    Congrats & have fun!! Another convert to the "Darkside". You know you can still pick up an old Model T for a fun & exciting driving experience. I hear they chug, snap, crackle, & pop too. Nah, only breaking 'em...enjoy!! :)

    Ha No thanks. i will stick with my current form of transportation.
    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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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2007
    F1nut wrote: »
    Snap, crackle, pop! ;):D

    I didn't hear any of that in the shop.

    I guess a cleaner is next. According to the shop owner, I should be pretty happy with this TT as far as upgraditus for a while. He swears by the cartridge and the tonearm. He gave me the glass platter upgrade for free as well - I guess it will make a difference although I don't see how.

    I was going to get the VPI Scout but I just could not justify it without even knowing if I will like the format. He said he would give me 80% of the value when and if I decide to trade up.
    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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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited September 2007
    You may want to check out this record cleaning machine from KAB Audio:

    http://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/index.htm

    I've had one for +/- 6 months, it's done the job so far. The pricier ones from VPI and Nitty Gritty have more features, but I got frustrated trying to find a VPI machine used, and couldn't justify spending more money on cleaning machine then I did on my turntable.

    Have fun and enjoy it!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2007
    strider wrote: »
    You may want to check out this record cleaning machine from KAB Audio:

    http://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/index.htm

    I've had one for +/- 6 months, it's done the job so far. The pricier ones from VPI and Nitty Gritty have more features, but I got frustrated trying to find a VPI machine used, and couldn't justify spending more money on cleaning machine then I did on my turntable.

    Have fun and enjoy it!

    Thanks.

    I just found out my tweeters won't arrive 'till next Friday. Maybe I will rig something in the meantime.
    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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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2007
    Dang Darla, your going all high-end and stuff. pretty soon you wont even talk to us scrubs.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited September 2007
    Another decent affordable vinyl cleaning machine is the Record Doctor III from Audio Advisor. Basically a Nitty Gritty privately branded and a little cheaper. I got one when it was on sale for around $200. I looked at the basic one from KAB (also a Nitty Gritty design) but didn't want to fool with a separate vacuum and it was worth a little more to have an all-in-one machine.

    Here is the link:

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NGRD3
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,769
    edited September 2007
    If your really cheap, like me, you can use the "Spin-Wash" system that Garage-a-Records sells. It works very well at the cleaning part, but getting the records dry in a hurry takes a lot of effort. I originally started by using a spare junk table to help me spin/dry the records using a combination of lint free cloths (gauze) and microfiber cloths.
    Wash, drip, dry one side quickly, flip and dry the other side. That worked pretty good, but I found that the cloths all got too wet after about 10-15 records. Then I had to wash/dry the cloths and wait to clean records another day.

    I was fortunate enough to have someone give me their DIY record vacuum last spring and now things go a little quicker and I don't have as many wet cloths. The DIY cleaner is similar to what KABUSA sells. I still think the Spin Wash is a great first step, because the entire playing surface gets submerged and the cleaning brushes are very tight. Soaking loosens the grime, the brushes get deep and clean stuff out, the chemical solution then flocks the stuff out and it settles. The water itself doesn't get that dirty, even after 20 old records.

    In the end, the VPI style cleaners are the best in my opinion. If you are going to spend $200 on the cheapest Nitty Gritty, you might as well spend another $150 for a used VPI.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited September 2007
    The Record Doctor machine is, indeed a good machine. If you go that route though, pick up a cheap, old direct drive table. Remove the arm (or don't) and use the platter to scrub the records.

    That said, the VPI is the shiznit.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2007
    The Rega is great, extremely easy set up, Rega is all about getting you to the music quickly. You can upgrade them quite a bit, a tweaker's dream machine, nice cartridge you got there lady. If I remember right that Rega has the RB300 arm, quite famous in TT land and used on many other machines.

    Congrats and enjoy.

    RT1
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited September 2007
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    The Rega is great, extremely easy set up, Rega is all about getting you to the music quickly. You can upgrade them quite a bit, a tweaker's dream machine, nice cartridge you got there lady. If I remember right that Rega has the RB300 arm, quite famous in TT land and used on many other machines.

    Congrats and enjoy.

    RT1

    Actually they come with the RB250, which is sometimes preferred by tweakers.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2007
    cmy330go wrote: »
    Actually they come with the RB250, which is sometimes preferred by tweakers.

    Yes. Shop guy said it was actually better for some reason.
    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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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2007
    cool, I have seen many great reviews on the 250 as well, I would certainly expect that Rega matched the arm to the table.

    Your going to spinning in no time, oh, and yea, you need the cleaning stuff along with some brushes, I like the Hunt and the scrubbing brushes of mobile fidelity, also I have a curved Stanton brush I really like as it is easy to swoop the dust off the disc when dry brushing the final touches.

    Oh yea, just one more for now,,,,,,the onzow zero dust stylus cleaner, ok, I am sure we will have some more stuff tomorrow.......maybe a sub-platter.......:D

    RT1
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2007
    I'm proud of you girl!!! You didn't let the crumudgeon's cough. . . F1NUT, cough DORO, cough Pearsall001 sway you from the great sound. :p:p:p

    The Dynavector 10 x 5 is a great cartridge and will surprise you.

    Great advise above. I can't add a thing except to echo . . . keep it clean and kick back and get lost in the emotion of the music.:)

    PS: Rega's are great for upgrading. . .ask Ted.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2007
    BottomFeeder wrote: »
    I'm looking forward to your comments as I, too, have been considering embracing the dark side.

    Let us know!

    Don't look forward Preacher just embrace it!:)
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