Essential System

System edited: Toying with different armboards for the naked Technics. Currently trying an l-shaped MDF board that mounts two tonearms (AC3300 and DP6). I've also tried a single ash board. Still ea...

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Single Ended Journey

Hi Ddriveman,that should make interesting listening. I'd be interested in hearing your take on the AKgt if and when you find one. I've had an option to buy one on two occasions now but opte...

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Single Ended Journey

I very strongly agree with your direction and improvements. If you're trying vintage moving coils, I would strongly recommend the Denon DL 1000A. I've only heard this in someone else's system and h...

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Essential System

Hi All,I've still not found time to test the ADC Point Four cartridge but have come across a bit more info. There's a very positive review of it in The Gramaphone. You can find it at:

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Essential System

Latest Update,Still playing with set-up for the Technics 100 Mk4. This is a fascinating and educational challenge as slight changes in components can reap widely differing results.I...

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Essential System

Raul,You were to the front of my mind in declaring this revelation (and in noting my willingness to learn). It does truly make a large difference across the full frequency range. I've been ...

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Essential System

System edited: I have been mightily impressed by the Technics EPC-P100c Mk4 moving magnet cartridge. Enough so to have sold my Dynavector XV-1s moving coil and a whole host of other cartridges. In ...

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Single Ended Journey

Hi and congratulations on your 3160. Although it's not frequently noted, I think the line stage is just magnificent and my CDp and tuner definitely punch way above their weight through this. I look...

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Essential System

Hi All,AS I have written elsewhere:My MM/MI cartridge shortlist is now in its final penultimateness (?). I'm down to my Glanz G5, Glanz G7, Technics EPC-P100c Mk4 and Audio Technica...

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Essential System

Hi Ddriveman,Many thanks for your kind comments on my system.I think my Essential 3160 is still the state of the art. It has not been challenged by any of the accompanying linestage...

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Essential System

Hi Crubio,I use either my Audiocraft AC3300 or Grace G-660p. The latter is a new acquisition specifically to play with the XV-1s (once retipped) and a friend who is a hifi technician in Jap...

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OTLs and ESLs

Lewm,I've just noticed that you've got a SAEC metal mat on your SP10 MkII. Does the mat improve things on this and how?I ask because I have both and hope to find time and funds to g...

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Essential System

Hi Crubio,I have chosen to design my plinth using birch ply, acrylic and aluminium with vibration absorbing stabilizers and a decoupled 2-tier plinth. However, it is still a project awaitin...

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Essential System

A few new purchases including an Audio Technica AT-160 ML. Meaning I've even more to listen to in the months/years ahead!! This evaluating lark is more complex than I had originally hoped. Will get...

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Something Old Something New

Hi Halcro,My pleasure. For me, it would include the Accuphase T106, Accuphase T109, a couple of DAB tuners, the Leak Troughline 3 (later stereo edition)and several expensive tuners belongin...

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Something Old Something New

Halcro,Love the tuner. I've bought and tried many more expensive and reputable one but the ST-17 still manages to amaze me and tops my list.

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Essential System

System edited: New range of cartridges bought mean that my arsenal now includes:MC's: Dynavector XV-1s, Audio Technica ATF5 OCC, Spectral MCR, Lyra Parnassus de Capo, (SOLD: Allaerts MC2 Go...

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OTLs and ESLs

Lewm,Excellent. I'm glad to hear it. Do let us know how things go when you address the tonearm.Happy listening

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Essential System

System edited: Purchased a new Audio Technica AT-20 SLa cartridge with a ATN-20SS stylus and was startled by just how good this thing is. My new reference and possibly (hopefully) my last ever cart...

posted over 15 years ago

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OTLs and ESLs

Lewm,My pleasure. I think the Colibri and Ortofon will be startling improvements on the Koetsu. Not heard/owned the others but I know that Raul really rates them. It'll be good to hear your...

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OTLs and ESLs

Great to see your obvious enthusiasm. It's indeed an addictive and ever evolving road.Happy listening

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Turntables Classics Tournament

Jloveys,I know the problemGood luck!

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Turntables Classics Tournament

Well done Jloveys, from my familiarity with some of its parts, I suspect this system is a lot more rewarding. Incidentally, if you can find another pair of Quads, they take a major step for...

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Essential System

Hi Isanchez,Yes, the EAR 324 has a very good MM stage and will do great things with the Nagaoka. I appreciate the spatial issue and set up problems with the Mambo. Maybe you could think abo...

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Essential System

Hi Isanchez,And thanks for your kind comments. The tonearms are really good and do offer me options for most cartridges (although, as I've said before, I think the XV1s and Nagaoka are my j...

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