New Turntable w/pics!

dagame27
dagame27 Posts: 574
edited October 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
Here's my new Pro-ject Xperience table. It took me awhile to set it up, being a child of the digital age and all. But, it certainly sounds and looks great.
ChrisPreamp: Anthem Pre 2L (Jan-Phillips Green) Processor: Marantz SR7012 Amp: B&K 200.5Streaming: Bluesound Node 2IDAC: Eastern Electric Minimax Plus4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    OK I'm green.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited September 2008
    WHOA that's one sweeeet looking TT!
    I'm nosy.....how much it run ya if I might ask?
    Is that one of the bran new ones they are coming out with now?

    Yamaha RX-A710 90Watt 7.1
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    edited September 2008
    Motzart wrote: »
    WHOA that's one sweeeet looking TT!
    I'm nosy.....how much it run ya if I might ask?
    Is that one of the bran new ones they are coming out with now?

    I think it came out a few years ago. My local place wanted $1100 for it, but needledoctor.com has them on closeout for $899. I must admit I am a sucker for the look.
    ChrisPreamp: Anthem Pre 2L (Jan-Phillips Green) Processor: Marantz SR7012 Amp: B&K 200.5Streaming: Bluesound Node 2IDAC: Eastern Electric Minimax Plus4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    OK I am going to smash mine with a hammer.... I should have waited, or just kept the Technics:mad:









    Actually I need the acrylic platter, and a better cartridge then I'll be good;)
    http://www.needledoctor.com/Pro-Ject-Xperience-Turntable-Exceptionally-Advanced-Technology?sc=2&category=352
    I love needle doctor.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited September 2008
    she is purty.

    RT1
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  • lakesailor
    lakesailor Posts: 319
    edited September 2008
    Sweet rig...makes my old Thorens look like a dino.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited September 2008
    That's DAMN SEXY!
    TNRabbit
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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited September 2008
    dagame27 wrote: »
    I think it came out a few years ago. My local place wanted $1100 for it, but needledoctor.com has them on closeout for $899. I must admit I am a sucker for the look.


    OUCH! :eek:

    My love for vinyl never ran that deep! :rolleyes::D

    Yamaha RX-A710 90Watt 7.1
    Mains: RTi A1's Center: CS150 Sats: RT15i's Sub: Velodyne DPS-10
    Music CD: Sony CDP-CE375 5 Disk
    HD TV: Vizio 42" LCD 1080p E420VO
    Blu-Ray: Sony BDP-S350
    DVD: Sony DVP-NC665P 5 Disk
    AV Rack: Sanus Euro EFAB-II Audio Base x2 EFAS-II Audio Expansion Shelf x4
    Cables Used: Monster Cable HPD Sony HDMI DLCHE18W
    Phones: Sennheiser HD280 Pro
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    edited September 2008
    Motzart wrote: »
    OUCH! :eek:

    My love for vinyl never ran that deep! :rolleyes::D

    I know. They are certainly pricey, especially compared to cd players. Luckily, work backdated my raise, which paid for my new toy :D
    ChrisPreamp: Anthem Pre 2L (Jan-Phillips Green) Processor: Marantz SR7012 Amp: B&K 200.5Streaming: Bluesound Node 2IDAC: Eastern Electric Minimax Plus4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited September 2008
    Is that a Sumiko Pearl on there?
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    edited September 2008
    strider wrote: »
    Is that a Sumiko Pearl on there?

    It is. That is what they choose to include with the player. It's actually not a bad cart.

    Currently listening to Led Zeppelin's Mothership box set, sweet!
    ChrisPreamp: Anthem Pre 2L (Jan-Phillips Green) Processor: Marantz SR7012 Amp: B&K 200.5Streaming: Bluesound Node 2IDAC: Eastern Electric Minimax Plus4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited September 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    OK I am going to smash mine with a hammer.... I should have waited, or just kept the Technics:mad:









    Actually I need the acrylic platter, and a better cartridge then I'll be good;)
    http://www.needledoctor.com/Pro-Ject-Xperience-Turntable-Exceptionally-Advanced-Technology?sc=2&category=352
    I love needle doctor.

    The acrylic platter upgrade for the Debut is definitely worth it. Getting rid of the OM5 won't hurt, either. I've been looking at the AT 440mla.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited September 2008
    Very nice TT enjoy than analog sweetness
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited September 2008
    Motzart wrote: »
    OUCH! :eek:

    My love for vinyl never ran that deep! :rolleyes::D

    That is a lot of table for $899!
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    strider wrote: »
    The acrylic platter upgrade for the Debut is definitely worth it. Getting rid of the OM5 won't hurt, either. I've been looking at the AT 440mla.

    Yep, and Yep! I was looking at both of those identical upgrades. The speedbox is highly recommended, but I just really don't get it:confused: I was thinking of making one with a 555 timer circuit, but nobody seems to actually know what the speedbox does. Seeing most TT's have ac motors I am assuming they run like stepper motors where the hz sets the speed:confused:
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,498
    edited September 2008
    Nice table at a great price. Congrats!
    where the hz sets the speed

    The output voltage on mine is pre set, but I can adjust the frequency. You shouldn't have any problem building one.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited September 2008
    Sweet looking setup,, congrats.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited September 2008
    Very very nice. Congrats.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2008
    Okay, sure it looks pretty and everything, but how does it sound......
    Testing
    Testing
    Testing
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited September 2008
    Yeah, lets have a review!!!!!!

    btw..very cool table.
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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    edited September 2008
    I'm loving it so far. My tastes range from classic rock to singer/songwriter stuff, so just about everything. This table does a fantastic job of imaging compared to my last table. I've not known my SDA's to convey a sense of depth well (though soundstage is awesome!). I have noticed a definite improvement in this area. Mid-bass is fast and detailed, treble is smooth. No complaints here. I am curious to see how much the sound will change once broken in.
    ChrisPreamp: Anthem Pre 2L (Jan-Phillips Green) Processor: Marantz SR7012 Amp: B&K 200.5Streaming: Bluesound Node 2IDAC: Eastern Electric Minimax Plus4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,337
    edited September 2008
    Very nice! Congratulations! Does it have a dust cover for storage?
    Carl

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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    edited September 2008
    schwarcw wrote: »
    Very nice! Congratulations! Does it have a dust cover for storage?

    Yes it does, it came with one. It surprises me that some of the tables I was looking at did not come with one.
    ChrisPreamp: Anthem Pre 2L (Jan-Phillips Green) Processor: Marantz SR7012 Amp: B&K 200.5Streaming: Bluesound Node 2IDAC: Eastern Electric Minimax Plus4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited September 2008
    dagame27 wrote: »
    Here's my new Pro-ject Xperience table. It took me awhile to set it up, being a child of the digital age and all. But, it certainly sounds and looks great.

    That's a beauty and has my heart thumping!:cool: Congrats!
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited September 2008
    I haven't really felt compelled to getback into vinyl.......Until now.

    That's one of the prettiest set up's I've seen that was not overly rediculously priced.
    My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited September 2008
    Very nice!
    DKG999
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    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
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited September 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    OK I am going to smash mine with a hammer.... I

    should have waited, or just kept the Technics:mad:


    I have the Technics MKII 1200(TWO OF THEM) Which Technics do you have and also what would be a good cartrigde for the 1200's.
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    The Technics MKII 1200 is a better TT than what I had;) Post a new thread. BillBill has some great advice. My TT isn't bad, but I would need to sink another $300+ to make it shine(speed box, platter, and new cart). Get a good cart for yours, and see how you feel about vinyl. Its not for everyone. I thought I would hate cleaning the records, but I love getting cheap records at goodwill etc for a dollar or so. I can get at least 10 albums for the price of one CD. You find yourself buying stuff you normally wouldn't. I think its great. You will have snap crackle,and pop between songs, but during playback it doesn't bother me.
    Ben

    This place is great!
    http://www.stevehoffman.tv/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=5
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited September 2008
    I have a question. Is the VTA set too high?

    The pictures make it hard to tell. I only ask because this, improperly set, would make a huge difference in fidelity.

    Seems like the carts riding high in the back which accentuates the treble; the cart body should be parallel to the surface of the record unless you want to try tweaking it a bit up or down from there.

    forgive me if you know all this, but the pics made me wonder; just trying to help.


    EDIT* I just looked at the 3rd pic and it would seem that the cart is riding high in the back. Can you adjust VTA on the fly with that arm? If you can, put on something wide open and lush, like a 180gm Wailers album and adjust the VTA so the cart is parallel to the record. Tell us what you hear : )

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  • dagame27
    dagame27 Posts: 574
    edited September 2008
    I think the last pic is more of an illusion than anything, but I will check. I rebalanced the weight since then just to make sure I got it right. I have not messed with the VTA at all (I wouldn't know where to start to be honest).
    ChrisPreamp: Anthem Pre 2L (Jan-Phillips Green) Processor: Marantz SR7012 Amp: B&K 200.5Streaming: Bluesound Node 2IDAC: Eastern Electric Minimax Plus4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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