What turntables do you use? Pictures would be nice as well :-)

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Looks beautiful and I’m sure it plays just as well. How are you liking the Graham Elite 10” arm? I’m considering one, so just wondering.
Thanks! We like it. Adjusting the cue lever for lifting the arm was a bit fussy, but I think it's correct now. So many whistles and bells that I'm lost :)
 
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Shane, how do you like the Denon DL-S1? On what arm and phono?

Tim. Been a while since I had the DL-S1 playing . Might have to mount it again. Haven't used it with the Phasemation phono.
Sounded fine with the Accuphase phono. The physical cart is small, so generally use it with a spacer on the P3.
Detailed, neutral, slightly laid back in musical delivery - more suited to jazz / classical.
 
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Tim. Been a while since I had the DL-S1 playing . Might have to mount it again. Haven't used it with the Phasemation phono.
Sounded fine with the Accuphase phono. The physical cart is small, so generally use it with a spacer on the P3.
Detailed, neutral, slightly laid back in musical delivery - more suited to jazz / classical.

Thanks for that. I've heard very positive comments about the DL-S1. Finding one in top condition may be a challenge.
 
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I'm using a Michell Gyro SE turntable with a Jelco 750 arm, Ortofon lh-9000, Albedo phono cable and Oyaide MJ12 + STB-HWX


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J. Sikora KV12 Max tonearm with Lyra Etna Lambda SL now in my second system on J. Sikora Standard Max: what an incredible upgrade from the standard KV12 which, no doubt, is an excellent tonearm. However, the Max version tops it in every respect thanks to its pure, detailed, powerful and transparent sound. Well done and congratulations!
 

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Couple of photos of my Artisan Fidelity Garrard 301 Statement with Ikeda 407 and Koetsu Coralstone. Platter and chassis are stainless steel. Plinth is AF’s panzerholst ply with quilted sapele veneer.
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Byrd Do you use the DS audio clamp on every record ?
hey,
mm... now when i almost always use the VYGER with the LP suction i dont need the clamp so much.
so old records that i know that they are centered i don't need that , but the one that i sign them for centering im using it.
new ones always get measured for centering and i will use it in the first spin at least. \
 
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hey,
mm... now when i almost always use the VYGER with the LP suction i dont need the clamp so much.
so old records that i know that they are centered i don't need that , but the one that i sign them for centering im using it.
new ones always get measured for centering and i will use it in the first spin at least. \
Thanks Byrd. Good feedback. I think this is how I would use the clamp too.
 

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Just finished my PTP Lenco.

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and sounding very good indeed.

I took inspiration for the plinth from my Artemis SA-1

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which I had apart last year to get some more oil in the motor bearings. While I was in there I noted that the layer of ebony is only a 1mm strip around the outside but there are hardish plastic membranes between the three bamboo layers. My PTP plinth has two bamboo boards with a layer of Corian between, not so much for damping but as a barrier, it seems to work as I can tap the shelf next to the deck and nothing comes through to the stylus despite the hard wooden feet I’ve used.
Early days but I think I prefer my PTP to the Artemis and Korf with an SPU at the sharp end, I already preferred the Korf to the Schröder for SPU duties. Now what to do with my Artemis/Schröder?
 

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Just joined this forum, but here is mine: Thorens TD-125 with an Alfred Bokrand 9" AB-212. Currently using an AT VM740ML but plan to obtain an Ortofon SPU soon. It originally came with an Infinity Blackwidow but I decided I wanted more options for cartridge than high compliance so I got the Bokrand.
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Analog Walks...
On my walks through the analog world, I keep discovering unexpected things that inspire me.

Here it is the SME 20 record player with an SME 12 inch tonearm. Of course, such gems need an equal in the phono section. The owner decided for Audiospecials Phonolab 1.5 in the symmetrical version as a perfect match in terms of both, design and sound quality. The additional RECOMPIZER for dynamic expansion is the icing on the cake. SME, best british tradition.

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Vinylfan

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Great vinyl set up you've got there:cool:
Would you be willing to share your thoughts of the 4point9 vs the 4point 14?
Best wishes,
Don
Thanks Don it’s actually very difficult to do a comparison as the 9 inch is set up with Miyajima mono cartridge and the 14 inch with a verismo stereo cartridge. I think both arms do a fantastic job. I can say that the bass improved once I switched to the Kuzma 14 inch from the Brinkman 12.1.
 
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Thanks Don it’s actually very difficult to do a comparison as the 9 inch is set up with Miyajima mono cartridge and the 14 inch with a verismo stereo cartridge. I think both arms do a fantastic job. I can say that the bass improved once I switched to the Kuzma 14 inch from the Brinkman 12.1.
Thank you for your reply! Much appreciated ;)
Best wishes,
Don
 

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Couple of photos of my Artisan Fidelity Garrard 301 Statement with Ikeda 407 and Koetsu Coralstone. Platter and chassis are stainless steel. Plinth is AF’s panzerholst ply with quilted sapele veneer.
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Stunningly beautiful!!!
How does it sound? What did it replace?
I've always loved the look of Artisan Fidelity's tables/plinths, but I've never had the pleasure of hearing one playing in a system.

Best wishes,
Don
 

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Hello groovemaster,

my phonostages are the Audiospecials Phonolab 1.0 for MM (or MC via SUT), the internal phonostage of
my Tidal preamplifier for MC and some devices for my DS Audio cartridges.

Here...
 

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