Incoming! The New Equipment Thread
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Hemotep
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I did a thing. It wasn't the thing I actually set out to do - which now must wait - but I saw an opportunity and lusty thoughts won out.
SPILL!
Hemotep
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Gonna be twinsies with @kvetcha. I've been wanting to try an MC cart, and they accepted the offer I made on this which made it as if I got the table for free.
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SnowmaNick
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Stop giving my wife ideas.
Angsty
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I’m feeling pretty settled now. However, I had an “ideal” system in my head in the 1990’s and I’ve parsed together the vintage gear to complete it now. Thiel speakers and Bryston pre/DAC/phono/amp stack.
Because I value the vintage nature of it, I’m likely to stick with it a long while - I’ve already owned a couple of components more than 15 years.
kvetcha
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Just be prepared to go slightly insane before you settle into a rhythm with it.Gonna be twinsies with @kvetcha. I've been wanting to try an MC cart, and they accepted the offer I made on this which made it as if I got the table for free.
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Schiit Audio SOL Turntable Turntables for sale. Offered is this very rare Schitt Sol turntable with a mounted and aligned Goldring Elite moving coi...
Also, I highly recommend having a full set of allen wrenches handy, you’ll need a range of sizes (imperial) for the various adjustments.
Also also, keep your ear to the ground for a Cruise Control or a Pro-Ject Speed Box. Not having to mess with the pulley on this deck is a godsend.
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Hemotep
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Hope you don't mind if I hit you up if I run into trouble!
kvetcha
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Of course! Also, beware the undamped cue lever. It works quite well, but it’s an entirely manual process and might catch you off guard if you’re accustomed to the typical set-it-and-forget-it variety.
It’s a weird-ass little table, but I’m fond of it.
Hemotep
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I'm excited to mess around and learn more on it. I'd like to get a direct drive eventually and wasn't planning on another table any time soon, but it was a good deal and I figure even if I decide to not keep it, I won't be out much if any money and can enjoy seeing if it clicks for me. No tax and free shipping made it sweeter too.
The upgrade to my phono stage can wait.
SnowmaNick
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Beauty coming in:
Solid veteran coming out:
Solid veteran coming out:
Looking forward to you sharing your thoughts on the switch.
SnowmaNick
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Snug as a bug in a rug.
SnowmaNick
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I hear you on that, but the rack has a tinted glass door and is in the back of the room, so I barely see it.
The Arcam being grayish drives me nuts more than the silver.
There’s always room for improvement in a stereo, whether it’s the sonics or the aesthetics.
Slimwhit33
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Any initial thoughts on the XP-17?
I hope you peasants don't find this latest acquisition embarassing, and I don't mean to flaunt my wealth, but alas:
TrainFan73
Frothy
lol. My cables are much more modest (at this point). I did slightly splurge on ELAC sensible cables when I got the NAD… the Sony had some crazy bs connectors.