albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemZaikesman, it's surprising how similar the presentation is between the best direct drive and the Studer with a mater dub. Occasionally a REALLY superb LP is put on right after a Tape Projec... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
VAC, Vitus, and MontanaArt,I too had a great time listening to your system, one of many for me but a first for Sam. I'm sorry it took me so long to post, I was editing the 600 + images for Audiogon of the Salon S... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Audio DestinationArt,I too had a great time listening to your system, one of many for me but a first for Sam. I'm sorry it took me so long to post, I was editing the 600 + images for Audiogon of the Salon S... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, in theory I too am suspicious of bearings that allow deflection and don't provide a "mechanical ground pathway", which would include air-bearings as well as ful... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemArron,Good point on these new drive systems. I don't know all the engineering involved but I think the idea is to de-couple the forces of the motor so noise is minimized.The one thi... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemLower motor speed equals lower vibration frequency and amplitude, which must be a good thing, as well as higher torque, which your experience would seem to indicate is a good thi... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSpiritofmusic,I have not heard the Dobbins Beat turntable. A friend in my group has his plinth with a MK3 and it's a very different design than what I build. In case you don't know, I suppl... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI just got a reply from Ron at Southerland Engineering, the Timeline projected 15' to my wall and steady state image of the laser calculates to 2 parts per million of a revolution.I assume ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemZaikesman, Spectacularly well put. We'll never get it perfect but the best drive systems provide more performance difference than I ever imagined.As for direct drive, in the case of... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemZaikesman, I think the motor of the two tables and their chosen drive system are responsible for the sonic differences of the two tables. Of course the arm plays a huge role too.I find the ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Audio AltarNow I need to hear an Emotiva, price seems too good to be true but sometimes really good things happen in high end audio. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Audio AltarZman, I've read great things about the Emotiva ERC-1. Didnt you do a shoot out with the Oppo? posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemZaikesman, when you're ready you are welcome to try it. You can probably do all the testing you want in a day or two.The Walker was an amazing table, I don't miss it but would not trade the... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWhen are we gonna be treated to an action photo of the very Samson-like Albert Porter straining against the two pillars-of-a-speaker?!!Gunbei, my friend,... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, can you please report about the 2010 Allnic Verito versus the older Verito, and also versus the Puritas.Breezer, I've had three or four Allnic c... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDear Albert,Thank you for the sublime listening session of April 1st...no April Fools, here :-) Savoring Nirvana and Stevie Wonder - on vinyl - and the out-of-print Suite... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemZaikesman, No one could possibly factor in speed variation at the lathe and I assume there must be some, even if very small. All we can do is keep playback speed as perfect as possible at t... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemOK, I am also guilty - I have bought a distance laser meter that is accurate to 1.5m in 70m to help placing speakers. There was a much cheaper one that had 3mm accuracy but my So... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemNaive question : why do you want to set the speed of the turntable with 2 PPM accuracy if for the excellent Studer A820 the tape speed deviation is +/- 0.2% max and tape slip is ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemZaikesman, if you want to borrow the Timeline you're welcome to give it a try. There is a clip at YouTube that shows how it works and it's actually as easy as it appears.My Technics has fin... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemZaikesman, there was a nice thread here at Audiogon a couple of weeks ago by a member who purchased a Timeline. I had my eye on one for a couple of years but balked at the $800.00 price tag. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSystem edited: Removed Technics 1520 open reel (sold). Replaced Grand Prix + Apex Footers (sold) Add four Stillpoints Component stands and footers. Add three Purist LTD AC cables, for Studer & JL A... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSystem edited: Added Southerland Engineering Timeline to my system. The most precise way I've encountered to verify speed of your turntable. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Another lightSuper nice system, as I have already commented back in 2007. I love your attention to detail, not to mention it's absolutely beautiful.The first photo look like you have a Mac computer on t... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Audio AltarThat's a product known in the air conditioning business as Duct Board. This kind has an anti mold treatment on it that is already a satin black. It comes in 4x10ft sheets and you... posted over 14 years ago | View comment |