My new TT

thsmith
thsmith Posts: 6,082
edited May 2010 in Electronics
After 14 months getting back in vinyl I decided it was time to upgrade my weakest link (Technics SL-1300).

I have been eyeballing the Marantz 15S1 and decided to treat myself to an early birthday present.:D;):D

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1277761290&/Marantz-TT-15s1. Should be here mid next week.
Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Huck344
    Huck344 Posts: 453
    edited May 2010
    That is cool looking! How does it sound?
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited May 2010
    Should be here mid next week.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,120
    edited May 2010
    :)That is one beautiful piece
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
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    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
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    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
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    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2010
    That is basically a rebadged Clearaudio Emotion TT with a Clearaudio Virtuoso Ebony Wood Cartridge. An excellent piece of gear. When I upgrade my next TT will be a Clearaudio.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2010
    sweet--congrats Tracy--I know you are gonna have fun.:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited May 2010
    Thanks all. I have been looking for a while now and keep coming back to this table.

    I have to believe it will be a huge step up from my 70s Technics. I have enjoyed it greatly and the Denon DL-160 is no slouch but I believe it is time.

    I guess this will make the CA 640P the next weakest link.

    If any of you get a chance to listen to Willis Jackson Nothing Butt please do. It is fantastic. It is Jazz I think but it is great. Mostly Sax and organ but the guy can wail.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited May 2010
    I guess I better add my wife gave it to me for an early birthday present;)
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,019
    edited May 2010
    shack wrote: »
    That is basically a rebadged Clearaudio Emotion TT with a Clearaudio Virtuoso Ebony Wood Cartridge. An excellent piece of gear. When I upgrade my next TT will be a Clearaudio.

    It is a little tweaked compared to the original Emotion :-) Bigger feet, thicker platter, stuff like that.

    Nice piece for the $ and (not coincidentally) my daily vinyl driver, too.

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    Beautiful Tracy! At first glance I was wondering where the platter was. LOL! Good luck and I know you are going to love the sound of it. Don't forget to give us a reveiw.

    Steve I guess I'll never be able to get you to check out VPIs tables huh?
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2010
    hearingimpared wrote:
    Steve I guess I'll never be able to get you to check out VPIs tables huh?

    I have heard a couple of VPIs (Scout and Scoutmasters) and they are very nice. But...I know the direction I want to go and that is with Clearaudio...for a variety of reasons...one of which is I like the way they look.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    shack wrote: »
    I have heard a couple of VPIs (Scout and Scoutmasters) and they are very nice. But...I know the direction I want to go and that is with Clearaudio...for a variety of reasons...one of which is I like the way they look.

    Hey, who you gonna trust you knowing the direction you want to go or me?:eek::p:D
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 35,019
    edited May 2010
    The VPIs are exceptionally nice, but cost more (than the entry-level Clearaudios).
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    The VPIs are exceptionally nice, but cost more (than the entry-level Clearaudios).

    The Clearaudios that I've heard sound really nice. I'm a big proponent of their "Twister Clamp."
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited May 2010
    Very nice Tracy!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited May 2010
    Wow ! Was not expecting all the kind words on the Marantz/Clearaudio.

    Joe, the twister is a great clamp and your shims helps it get there.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited May 2010
    I just ordered the twister. I hope it is everything people say it is!
    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.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I just ordered the twister. I hope it is everything people say it is!

    How dare you!:eek::D:):p

    I gotta get you some shims for that clamp Ben right after I get a set out to George D. I promised a set to him first and I'm having a little problem digging up a full set of three different sizes but I will find them.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited May 2010
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I just ordered the twister. I hope it is everything people say it is!

    It is Ben. I am sure Joe has already reached out to you.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    thsmith wrote: »
    It is Ben. I am sure Joe has already reached out to you.

    Trust me Tracy he just breaking my ballinis!:eek::D
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited May 2010
    Who ? Ben !:eek:;)
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    thsmith wrote: »
    Who ? Ben !:eek:;)

    Yes, he such an innocent fellow, it is quite suprising that he would behave in such and uncouth manner.:D:D:D
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited May 2010
    I've heard that Marantz table at a local HiFi shop and I know you will be very happy. A clamp is definitely in order and the Clearaudio Twister comes very highly recommended.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
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    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
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    Ben's IC's
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2010
    that looks beautiful
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  • woodhead 2
    woodhead 2 Posts: 367
    edited May 2010
    Nice. Have fun
    Panny 8000 project
    Oppo 103D
    Fronts- Monitor 70's
    Upper fronts- Monitor 30's
    Surrounds- Monitor 50's
    Backs- Monitor 40's
    Center-CS 350
    Sub- SVS PB 2000
    Onkyo 607[back up]
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  • rcrook317
    rcrook317 Posts: 280
    edited May 2010
    nice table...got a pro-ject genie mk 3 coming my way in less than mnth.
    bday coming and wifey got 300 on any audio expense i want so pro-ject rpm1.3 genie w/npp2 or cambridge audio preamp and aq cables i cant wait.......lets hear reviews
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    center=csi3(cherry)
    sub=psw125(cherry)
    emotiva xpa-2
    harmon kardon 354
    sony cdp
    ipod 8gb
    audioquest diamondback 1m
    "Maesto" straightwire cables
    pangea ac-9
    playstation3/120gb=blu-ray/media server
    monitor=lg 55inch lcd(1080p)
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    "It doesnt mean that much to me,to mean that much to you"
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited May 2010
    Tracy,

    Nice pickup man! I was eyeing that very same table on the Gon and came very close to submitting an offer on it. I decided to pickup a new cartridge and phono pre instead (Soundsmith modified Dynavector DV20XH with ruby stylus and Jolida JD-9A with Mullard tubes). I'm glad to see someone in the CP family picked that up! Enjoy!

    Steve
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited May 2010
    Dawgfish wrote: »
    Tracy,

    Nice pickup man! I was eyeing that very same table on the Gon and came very close to submitting an offer on it. I decided to pickup a new cartridge and phono pre instead (Soundsmith modified Dynavector DV20XH with ruby stylus and Jolida JD-9A with Mullard tubes). I'm glad to see someone in the CP family picked that up! Enjoy!

    Steve

    That my friend is a great snag. Soundsmith makes highly acclaimed cartridges with emphasis on the most minor of details and tolerances. I would imagine that the moded Dynavector is really going to be something special and you couldn't have made a better choice on the Jolida pre/cartridge combo as it takes into consideration the weakness of each device and compensates thus making it a really good compliment to each other.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,382
    edited May 2010
    Sweet looking TT.

    If you happen to sell that Denon cart seperate from the table I'd love to have first shot at it:D
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited May 2010
    No worries Paul. Son wants the table and I have a spare for him.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited May 2010
    There was one here on cragis list but, the cart was replaced with a grado green. I think they wanted 850 but, i thought the cart, that came with the unit was supposed to be excellent.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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