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[Angsty]

Shouldn’t really make a difference with the Grados, they use standard 47k MM loading and aren’t really adjustable in that sense in the same way that an MC cartridge is.

I don't recall which Grado we are referring to, but a low-output Grado wood may have problems with a standard MM phono because there may not be enough gain. The LO wood Grados only put out about 1 mV; 3 -5 mV is more typical for a MM. The Sutherlands are great in being able to change loading and gain independently.

 

[Joe Mac]

I don't recall which Grado we are referring to, but a low-output Grado wood may have problems with a standard MM phono because there may not be enough gain. The LO wood Grados only put out about 1 mV; 3 -5 mV is more typical for a MM. The Sutherlands are great in being able to change loading and gain independently.

True but the conversation was about loading rather than gain.

 

[Ghost]

Anyone have any experience with the IsoAcoustics ZaZen isolation platform?

The new Hana has been VERY prone to footsteps on my hardwood floor lately and I’m worried about the stylus getting tweaked. What’s my best bet for shielding it from bouncy foot steps. Turns out my rottie doesn’t care to tread lightly around the turntable lol

 

[AnthonyI]

IsoAcoustics ZaZen

Couldn't hurt, maybe grab it from Amazon since it's a little pricey so you can return it...............you could always try the Ikea cutting board / Vibrapod DIY, works pretty well and costs a lot less

 

[Mather]

Anyone have any experience with the IsoAcoustics ZaZen isolation platform?

The new Hana has been VERY prone to footsteps on my hardwood floor lately and I’m worried about the stylus getting tweaked. What’s my best bet for shielding it from bouncy foot steps. Turns out my rottie doesn’t care to tread lightly around the turntable lol

I've got the ZaZen I and II for my TT and Amp. On my spongy hardwood floor they do not stop heavy footsteps from skipping the table, but they do lessen the issue. Might be good enough for doggos.

 

[kvetcha]

Anyone have any experience with the IsoAcoustics ZaZen isolation platform?

The new Hana has been VERY prone to footsteps on my hardwood floor lately and I’m worried about the stylus getting tweaked. What’s my best bet for shielding it from bouncy foot steps. Turns out my rottie doesn’t care to tread lightly around the turntable lol

There's always @Mnpctech!

 

[Hemotep]

There's always @Mnpctech!

If you really need to go for the kill you get two sets and put one on the Ikea cutting board, the other on your turntable. I really like their aesthetic too.

 

[AnthonyI]

 

[kvetcha]

I didn't really think about it before, but a magnesium armtube is pretty exotic at this price point.

 

[HayesWeighsIn]

Here's one for @AnthonyI, @HiFi Guy, and anyone else who's spent time with both these tables - if you could only choose one, purely based on sonics and not on ease of cartridge swap, etc - would you own the Ultradeck, or the Technics GR (not the G)? Curious! Just a hypothetical that popped in my head.

 

[AnthonyI]

Here's one for @AnthonyI, @HiFi Guy, and anyone else who's spent time with both these tables - if you could only choose one, purely based on sonics and not on ease of cartridge swap, etc - would you own the Ultradeck, or the Technics GR (not the G)? Curious! Just a hypothetical that popped in my head.

I'm glad you qualified the question ahead of time, because this is a big can of worms. From a purely sonic stand point, I'd choose the UltraDeck over the GR.

 

[AnthonyI]

I didn't really think about it before, but a magnesium armtube is pretty exotic at this price point.

I really think they hit a sweet spot with this one.

 

[HiFi Guy]

I'm glad you qualified the question ahead of time, because this is a big can of worms. From a purely sonic stand point, I'd choose the UltraDeck over the GR.

@HayesWeighsIn The UD sounds better than the GR. The G sounds better than the UD.

 

[Sebastian]

Why are items still priced as $999? Can’t they just price it at $1,000. I’m sure there’s some logical explanation but it’s dumb.

 

[kvetcha]

Why are items still priced as $999? Can’t they just price it at $1,000. I’m sure there’s some logical explanation but it’s dumb.

Three digits feels like more of a deal than four, psychologically.

 

[Sebastian]

Three digits feels like more of a deal than four, psychologically.

I guess.

 

[folsom_lives]

The more I look at this new Uturn, the more I think about eventually picking it up.

While the jump from the Orbit to the StudioDeck was an adventure, there are flaws with the Mofi that I think diminish some of the fun and relaxation I had with the Orbit. There was something less finicky about the Orbit, more laid back. It sure doesn't take up as much space as the Mofi too. I think it has to do with the slight motor hum and the squeaky belt on startup. Just puts me in the wrong headspace.

 

[kvetcha]

The more I look at this new Uturn, the more I think about eventually picking it up.

While the jump from the Orbit to the StudioDeck was an adventure, there are flaws with the Mofi that I think diminish some of the fun and relaxation I had with the Orbit. There was something less finicky about the Orbit, more laid back. It sure doesn't take up as much space as the Mofi too. I think it has to do with the slight motor hum and the squeaky belt on startup. Just puts me in the wrong headspace.

Would be curious for your impressions! I’m very content with my Ultradeck but the novelty of a higher-end U-Turn intrigues me.

 

[folsom_lives]

Would be curious for your impressions! I’m very content with my Ultradeck but the novelty of a higher-end U-Turn intrigues me.

I’ll let you know if I pull the trigger.

 

[folsom_lives]

I also just got a reply from them that says they don’t have an option to ship with no cart so I guess we would be stuck with an Ort Blue…