thebes Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Congrats! Did you have to sell a car to get this? Gotta sound awesome. What kinda carts are you using on it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 That looks incredible. Serious that it had a 3rd arm? What was it? And what will mount on the remaining two. That Tri-planar is supposed to be super. Hi Evan. it's been awhile how are you? How are those CW doing??? Yes it had a Technics as the third arm my friend wanted so I let it go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) There stuff is amazing, and I really like the way you have that rigged up. Now all you need is a third tonearm with a mono cartridge and you have everything you need. So that has the vacuum system? How loud or quiet is that? Travis, here are pic's of the internals... One is the base the other is the platter, both have cavities drilled into them 2" deep the large ones are 1 1/2" the smaller ones are 1 1/4". They are all filled with #7.5 lead shot and a special silicone oil, this is for added weight and damping!!! Edited January 18, 2016 by canyonman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Here are a few more pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Geez! And wowie! The CW's are great...in the hands of my son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Congrats! Did you have to sell a car to get this? Gotta sound awesome. What kinda carts are you using on it? Marty, Gonna try a Soundsmith Sotto Voce on the Triplanar arm not sure about the Micro Seki arm yet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 I ordered the Sotto Voce today looking forward to this one, should be a great match for the Triplanar!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Ok got the cartridge on and dialed in I have about 23 hours on it right now and it is just pure bliss!!! I have heard 2-3 small changes in the sound as the cartridge starts to break in looking forward to hearing it after 50-70 hours!!! The sound is just about what I was hoping for a lil more detail and keeping the warm sound. I am hearing some things (minor) in some music I don't remember hearing before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I just saw this thread. Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Hey Carl, Thanks brother, you are welcome to come by for a listen when ever you can get here. Then we can go get us a (Grown Man Sandwich) LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I have gone out into much deeper waters now, a deal came my way that I couldn't pass on. Canyonman, what brand and model is the equipment stand? How do you like it, and how much is one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 The MA505 is a great tonearm, Joe Grado favored it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 I have gone out into much deeper waters now, a deal came my way that I couldn't pass on.Canyonman, what brand and model is the equipment stand? How do you like it, and how much is one of those? Hi Larry, The stand was made by Audiav I think they are no more, I do believe though that they have a new name. I will check for you, when new this particular unit sold for right at $3K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) The MA505 is a great tonearm, Joe Grado favored it. This is so true djk, the problem here is comparing it to the Triplanar is just unfair!!! I am also on the fence about which cartridge I like with it, either the Acutex or the Audio Technica ML 160. It doesn't get used alot so may part with it one day, let someone else enjoy it. Edited March 25, 2016 by canyonman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 Then we can go get us a (Grown Man Sandwich) LOL!!! A friend I bowl with takes his wife to N.O. every year for their anniversary. He brought me back a Central Grocers muffaletta after I bugged the crap out of him. I ate a quarter of it every day this week for lunch (Mon-Thu). It was soooooooooooooo good!!! My wife has been bugging me about getting over that way, I really need to. You'll definitely know when I head east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 That is a very nice rig that will take your vinyl experiences to a whole new level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Then we can go get us a (Grown Man Sandwich) LOL!!! A friend I bowl with takes his wife to N.O. every year for their anniversary. He brought me back a Central Grocers muffaletta after I bugged the crap out of him. I ate a quarter of it every day this week for lunch (Mon-Thu). It was soooooooooooooo good!!! My wife has been bugging me about getting over that way, I really need to. You'll definitely know when I head east. Ok Carl,Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 That is a very nice rig that will take your vinyl experiences to a whole new level.Yes you are correct I have already started to hear this, it is getting better just about every time I listen to it, I only have 27 hours on the new cartridge so after about 50 hours or so it should be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 25, 2016 Moderators Share Posted March 25, 2016 That platter is a work of art is the same sense as a USN Mk 5 is a work of art. That is something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 That platter is a work of art is the same sense as a USN Mk 5 is a work of art. That is something else. Travis, I agree with you on the platter it is truly a feat of engineering, the base arm and motor pod are all done the same way!!! So far I have not been let down the sound is impressive. Yes even though I loved and enjoyed my VPI/Dyna setup this one is much more refined and just plain better!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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