Vintage (mostly)Hi Rothwea. It's been one of my big upgrades. It's so cheap to undertake and no biggie if it doesn't work out. Not sure how it would work on a non-concrete floor. Main improvement is a feeling of s... posted about 5 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)@jond Yes, they've settled down somewhat. However, I think if you think they're bright, they don't lose that attribute, the frequency response evens out.@tzh... posted over 5 years ago | View comment | |
Tannoy & VAC in an old-world loftLovely set-up. I'm curious to revisit the Mazda chrome plates. I had some back in the day but thought they sounded, er, very silvery and colorless. I do prefer a neutral (non-Mullard) sound. I... posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Added a black aluminum 20mm oversized platter to the slate plinth 401. Beautifully made. I did some listening tests before and after swapping out on a number of tracks (after all the tubes were war... posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsHi Bill, Indeedy on the cost verses performance - I've heard some dreadful systems that were very expensive. I'm at the ESL/idler/Decca/tubes stage of life and love it. Not much in the gut impact d... posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsGolly. What a rig! (humbled and goes back to corner!) posted almost 6 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJust popped over to check things out. 401 looks fantastic. Have you tried replacing the idler? I have replace both of my AudioGrail 401s with new ones. The improvement is impressive. posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Swapped out AudioSilente idler wheel (c. $120 shipped) for an Artisan Fidelity idler ($394 shipped). See review in forum. posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)I have been lucky to have obtained over the years a collection of 50s to 70s jazz and blues records. The recordings are wonderful (pre-digital) and full of life. Huge dynamics, see- thru transparen... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)@jond Thanks for the feedback. The Croft is outstanding. I just wish it was tweakable but it is so tightly built, it is very difficult to swap caps etc. An... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Glen Newdick's System Its just Glen, My system is in heavy flux at the momentWhat's up with the stacked Quads/Quad lls and the 301/Decca? posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Took the grills off the Quads. posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Small but Mighty.Get some brass cones for under the speakers. It will tighten them up and improve clarity and focus. posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Subtle, but BoldI'm begging you man, get those speakers off the floor! And even if you can't, place them on spiked slabs of oak or concrete, blocks, tiles or something! posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Xposted from Analog forum.Definitely reduces surface noise in my set-up. One thing that has become increasingly apparent is that older analog recordings are s... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Xposted from Analog forum. Just received the new Jelco TK850L.It is a drop in replacement for the previous model 750L. It retails for around $1100 from a few online retailers... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Deja Vu all over again!Your face is reflecting on the back of the phone! ;-) posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Fitted AudioSilente idler.See post.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/new-idler-for-garrard-401 posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)After a few weeks with the slate plinth / "new" 401 (and new Jelco 750L with Expressimo Audio brass weight and stub), it's time to report back. First off, it looks great. After power up, out of the... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Update 12/2017 - Added Audio Grail Sable Garrard 401 and Jim Campbell slate plinth. Replaced heavy oak table with metal and maple stand. See pics. posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
rclop's SystemDoes all that Classe gear/amplification sound warm and slow? I always found them lacking in detail and transparency. posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
mid40sguy's SystemLovely. I'm a basement dweller too. posted about 7 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewHi Halcro,Yes. Given your obvious resources, you should try it out. I have some posts on my virtual system about the upgrade by JW. In my humble 12" Jelco, I encounter no tracking issues. Chee... posted almost 8 years ago | View comment | |
Something Old Something NewHi Halcro, Have you tried London/Decca? I have a Super Gold with a John Wright fitted Paratrace diamond. It is exqusite and inexpensive. posted about 8 years ago | View comment | |
Modern and Classic - Not Quite Done YetNice. Has the 301 bettered the SME? Try pulling your speakers out another few feet. posted about 8 years ago | View comment |