Turntables Classics TournamentOh thanks for the translation Dgob, so thank you Macdadtexas for your "kind" words ! Still I am not happy enough with the actual plinth and the stonecutter is working on the new slate des... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentMacdadtexas: I am not very good with my english, but if bad-ass means awful,I do think you are right. I am working on a new design for a slate/ aluminium sandwich plinth that will make the whole TT... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentSystem edited: I received my father's heritage: a beautiful Thorens TD 124 MK II with SME 3009 II and Shure cart. I listened to my first records on it when I was a kid ! I am 52 now and I don't bel... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentDear Dgog,I must be very careful with you because Raul refered me to you and you have a much bigger experience than me on analog domain. I did try couplers without rollerblocks and it did not w... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
On the Quest of Audio Heaven.Dear Raul, I tryed "oops" wiring as discussed here and in VA in my system and there is an objective improvement compared with normal wiring. This is with Allaerts cartridge, just reversin... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchCongratulations for this wonderful tube amp. !!! If I understand it replaces your Moon SS amp. Vinyl with tubes is a wonder. When burned have a try with NOS tubes, also very rewarding and a lot of ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentSystem edited: Just added a picture of the turntable without virtual feet... not bad looking... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentI am so happy , Harry(VPI), Peter(Symposium), Jan(Allaerts)and many of you sended me rave comments after seeing my humble project.This stimulates me to go on furter.Thank you all for your e... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentThe importance of the Rollerblocks in this application is crucial, they act as horizontal plane buffers that keeps the contact between the two platters smooth and steady, absorbs any vibration tran... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentFinaly I use the Tron Seven phonopreamp. Indeed I had bad luck with the Allaerts Finish cartridge I bought (new !) on Audiogon and it is still on repair so I decided to use the Tron even with it's ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchHi Pedrillo, you might be interested to see the new picture of my upgrade, now the rim platter is directly coupled to the Ultra platform via a spare armboard. Speed stability increased. Sound magic... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentFull size picture of updated rim drive coupled to Symposium Ultra and thread drive. I still have to low down the first platter to use the peripheric ring. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentI had to use a spare VPI TNT armboard under the rim drive platter bearing support to achieve correct height. It is acrylic and very well machined. Absolutely quiet. Looks and sounds wonderful! posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentSystem edited: the RIM drive platter is now directly coupled to the Symposium Ultra platform, not on the TNT chassis anymore. I use a Michell TT belt around the main superplatter for contact with R... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentOK Pedrillo, I buy my ticket to Denver for october RMAF, seems like a cool show. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Tubes & Stats - Front Row PerspectiveHi Bruce, apparently we have common sound tastes... don't hesitate to contact me, I love Logans with tubes and vinyl, addictive isn't it? posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentOh my ! Is this system sounding good ! For me the main trick is NO PREAMP.Everytime I use the preamp the sound is dull , when I hook directly the phonopreamp to the amplifier, it is so transpar... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Modified dualdrive turntable ends searchHello Pedrillo, are you going to the RMAF in october ? I ask you this because I would like to meet you. I love your enthousiasm ! posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentSystem edited: Winged Logans !I tryed this since 2 month before editing. I fixed one Magneplanar MGMC1 on each side of Ascent i and stunning results... wider soundstage, less rolled off high fr... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentSystem edited: I edited a more complete description of the system, I am sure I omitted things, specialy new tweaks I try for the moment, but I don't edit before beeing sure it is a worthwile object... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentDear Hifibri, switching the rotating direction of the 300 RPM synchroneous Hurst motor is very easy, I had a look at Hurst website and there is a very simple electric shematic drawing , so no risk ... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentThe purpose of this modification was to try a rim drive with existing VPI parts after upgrading the old platter to new superplatter. Just to experiment, at no expense, to see if this type of upgrad... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentSystem edited: Moved from rubber belt to thread belt with great results on speed stability. posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentSystem edited: Upgraded the Allaerts MKII to Finish Gold, but the Graham Slee phonopreamp is not having enough gain, so I ordered the Tron Seven to replace it. When it is there I will make a review... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Turntables Classics TournamentThe holographic mylar streamer tape used on Galibier TT seems interesting,but the VPI rim platter is aluminium so it might slip. Maybe glueing a vinyl tape around the platter and motor shaft will r... posted about 18 years ago | View comment |