New Addition....A Turntable

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited February 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
I finally went out and got a turntable. A deal I couldn't resist. I know its only an entry level table but it spins my vinyl pretty good. No accesories to speak of...Clamp, Record Cleaner, Stat Gun. I fashioned a little isolation deck from some cones I had and a 1/2" thick piece of Corian. The thinest granite I have is 1 1/8" thick and I'm out of diamond blades. I'll build a better isolation deck as soon as I can get some more blades. But I'm liking this set-up right now.

Its a Project Debut III. And the store will give me 100% of the purchase price towards an upgrade if I do it within 1 year. I can keep upgrading as long I do it each time within the timeline of the deals. Next will be a VPI cleaner. This is so much fun for a Sunday.

Chuck
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited February 2008
    Very nice! There's nothing like spinning some good vinyl is there? My collection of LP's has grown by 600+ in the last couple of years and that's just from the garage sales and thrift store runs. I've come across some great albums that I never had years ago.

    Enjoy that TT....it's a nice one!
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited February 2008
    Nice TT, I can't wait to get one.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited February 2008
    Very nice!!

    Whats up with all the TT purchases lately? Sure is makeing me wanna cross over to the dark side.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited February 2008
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    Very nice!!

    Whats up with all the TT purchases lately? Sure is makeing me wanna cross over to the dark side.

    Beats me? But I'm liking it.

    Chuck
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited February 2008
    Hey Chuck, what store allows that trade in/up policy?
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    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited February 2008
    Russ...you and Troy were just there the other week. Audio Atlanta in Marietta, GA. One block over from The Marietta Pizza joint down on the square. I didn't ask about other equipment, but he came right out and told me I could keep upgrading my turntables and get 100% of my purchase amount applied to a new table if I return within one year. I can keep doing so until I top out in the turntables.....LOL.....as if!

    BTW....That is how I got my first pair of SDA's. I used to buy most of my equipment from Hi-Fi Buys in Atlanta. I was able to start with a small pair of speakers and keep going back and trading up. They gave me back 100% of my purchase amount towards an upgrade. It took me about 1 1/2 years, but I made it up to SDA's.

    Chuck
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2008
    Great looking table there. Welcome to the dark side.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited February 2008
    Very nice. Set up correctly, that table will get you within 80% of the sound of ones costing 10 times the price, IMO. Plus, all the cool audiophiles have one....

    One hell of an upgrade policy at that store!
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited February 2008
    LOL...I see why you're so bias on the Debut III now....thanks all the same.

    Chuck
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited February 2008
    Yeah, I may be a bit biased about the cool factor. Being completly subjective though on the comment about it's performance. I got the chance to listen to Joe's (hearingimpaired) rig a few weeks ago, it was my first taste of high end analog. Joe's set up had a much quieter, blacker background, bass extension was better (course he has those monster 1.2tl's drool), and there was more of a sense of air around the instruments. While it was absolutely jaw dropping, I was proud that my little $300 table sounded pretty damn close in comparison. When he told me what his cartridge was running for, I felt even better.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • capecodder
    capecodder Posts: 613
    edited February 2008
    Curious which model Ortofon cartridge is mounted and whether it was a pre-mounted factory "package" or if your store recommended it. Ortofon make some giant killer cartridges.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited February 2008
    Great deal and Congrats on you getting a TT.

    engtaz
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2008
    very cool !

    One day I hope to spin some vinyl.......


    Congrats !!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2008
    Nice TT Chuck. Good luck with it. If you need any help with setup or just want to BS about the table, give me a call.

    PM sent.
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  • speakergeek
    speakergeek Posts: 555
    edited February 2008
    Nice! I have that TT as well. I really like it.
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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited February 2008
    Congratulations. I've had my Music Hall table for about a week now and I'm alteady looking to add another one. Enjoy it.

    cubdog
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