Living Presence

[Syntax]

Here is a picture from the used Fluid (Point Nozzle). For each record new fluid was used (The Audiodesk uses the same fluid over and over again, it is ok for a record a day...a typical 'audiophile' Product)
The dirt you can see is coming from M-, VG++ Records or new Reissses (I don't buy them anymore)...

 

[NorthStar]

LPs are so meticulous to maintain in clean state, aren't they?

Those grooves are so small, deep, and dust particles inviting.

* Used LPs from some audio stores are incredibly filthy and dirty to the teeth!
...Compact grease dirt to the extreme!
--> You need an excavator shovel in front of your stylus before it engraves the "sillons".

 

[Syntax]

LPs are so meticulous to maintain in clean state, aren't they?

Well, I think, it depends
- on owner
- new or not
- 2. hand store

When I started in the 90's to go into "High End" I compared analog and digital and decided to go for analog. For me it was obvious that I should buy a RCM, a MC cart was much more expensive and these components are in a way "linked" to each other. So I got a 16.5 VPI, later a Keith Monks....
Most 2. hand records are in a good shape, some dust, some cigarette smoke in the grooves...but with such a unit you can get the best out of it.

 

[NorthStar]

I have spent as much time cleaning my LPs (over the kitchen sink; from hot running water & soap)
than playing them! :b

* Of course those were not brand new ones.

 

[Syntax]

Decisions.....Decisions

Back To Black

Graham Phantom Supreme

Graham 12" compared to Standard length

Graham Phantom & Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum

Kuzma Airline Arm & Lyra Skala

Kuzma Reference Turntable

The Dark Side

 

[NorthStar]

Syntax, are there supposed to be some pictures accompanying your text, just above?

 

[fas42]

Syntax, are there supposed to be some pictures accompanying your text, just above?

Yes, Bob, there should be -- perhaps the WBF website glitched a bit, there have been a few anomalies lately ...

Always try reloading if things don't square up ...

Frank

 

[NorthStar]

They're there now, and they look simply gorgeous. :b

 

[Syntax]

Back to the Dark Side

Koetsu Blue Lace

 

[Syntax]

Koetsu Coralstone Diamond Cantilever

in combination with the very best Headshell for stability and energy transfer, Arm is FR-66s

 

[andromedaaudio]

Great pics syntax , back from holidays ??

 

[Syntax]

Great pics syntax , back from holidays ??

Another one ....


Koetsu Blue Lace Mono

Looks like a regular BL but has a different specs / Impedance

 

[dctom]

A bit late, have only just spotted this thread. I agree Syntax, the FR1 can give modern cartridges a run for their money.
Listening to my old FR1 shaking the room at this moment. It was the first MC cartridge I bought.
I now use it with a silver wound step up I put together recently.

 

[Syntax]

... I now use it with a silver wound step up I put together recently.

Yes, that's the way to go....
When you have some time, replace the aluminum screws with brass or - better - copper

 

[Syntax]

Wavac 833 SET replaced my Lamm amps, Wavac - or Nobu Shisido - found some very interesting and unusual solutions for a superior sonic result. In a way, unique. Simply brilliant executed.

 

[LL21]

Stunning! Congrats...i know only one friend who owned the 833 mk 2 (the 4-box) and loved them for years and years...he may even still own them.

 

[rockitman]

Koetsu Coralstone Diamond Cantilever

in combination with the very best Headshell for stability and energy transfer, Arm is FR-66s

So how similar are blue lace and coralstone ? Does coralstone with diamond cantilever sound better than blue lace with boron ? Thnx

 

[analog brother]

Stunning! Congrats...i know only one friend who owned the 833 mk 2 (the 4-box) and loved them for years and years...he may even still own them.

there is a set for sale in singapore at the moment.
along with the matching pre-amp.

 

[dctom]

Yes, that's the way to go....
When you have some time, replace the aluminum screws with brass or - better - copper

thanks for the tip - will try that

 

[Syntax]

A big Box from a small country in Europe ... I think it is Denmark


Vitus SCD-025 Mk II.5