charlieboy Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Well I made a few mentions of being in hot pursuit of a killer vinyl rig. Well I did it. Here she is.The Clearaudio Reference with the gorgeous Rosewood Silent Running Audio SRA base specifically made for this turntable and made specially to order in gorgeous Rosewood. Under that is the Bright Star Audio (color grey) supporting base at bottom.This TT is mounted with the Koetsu SD 1100D MK II Tonearm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranjith Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I'm not very technical, I only recently got a TT from a thrift store and a small vinyl collection started...but THAT thing looks incredible *drool* I'm sure it sounds just as nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Lovely!!!!! Enjoy!!!![H]Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 It is a beautiful machine! Tell us all about it! Does it run completely steady, have no groove noise, no possibility of feedback, returns at the end of the side, and all the stuff that dreams are made of? Wow! I love rosewood. I used to have a rosewood keyed marimba, and my concert snare sticks were rosewood too. You are making me realize I should spring for that new car, and maybe a recent edition sunfire pre/pro and amp, get the alfa back up and running with a new top installed (already have the top) and just enjoy life while I can. ________________________________________________________ Stoicism and self denial gets old after a while when everyone else is enjoying hedonism on your dime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Wow! Beautiful. Tell us more.......please. How's it sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Striking. Imagine if you had the Bright Star veneered... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 This TT is mounted with the Koetsu SD 1100D MK II Tonearm.Is that tonearm a current model? What cartridge? Thanks-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Now that is a killer TT rig indeed. If finetuned well, this should sound out of this world. Max! wake up! Say something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Charlie, Looks great! Glad to it see came in one piece this time. Thanks again for the Thorens.I really enjoy the sound and have more mods planned for it. Happy New Year! Even though broke. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Charlieboy, Beauty,eh? Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Ah....the original reference model....isn't she lovely. Still available new and with several siblings spawned to look like the original. I see you have at least 2 extra arm boards (one already attached) - do you know what they have been cut for? Interesting arm already on there too - not one I am familiar with at all - but worth playing with just because it isnt another straight but arm. What is the cart on this? You know this is a table for life don't you. Now how about getting yourself I nice linear tracking arm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago_Pete Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Congratulations Charlie. That is one sweet looking TT. Love the rosewood. At least I dont feel so bad putting stretch marks on my Visa buying my SOTA last month:) You certainly topped me. Also had to get the African rosewood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenc319 Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Ahh, Ok, I'm drooling. Larry ps: the tubes in your moniker, are they EL-37s ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzp Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Congratulations on a beautiful TT. Wish you many happy listening hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 Larry, Those 2 tubes are a picture I took from a matched quad that I got a while back of EL37's. Brand new basically with matching date codes from December 1956. 50 year old Mullards from Blackburn! AAhhhh Sweet indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 Well everyone I believe my dreams will be crushed.LOL! When I was bidding in this TT on Ebay I had a feeling it might have been a hijacked account. I was going to be picking up the TT anyway so I left my bid and it won. Well its been almost 24 hrs now with no email contact from the seller. I did an ebay search and got the account holders phone number and name. Called and it has been disconnected. Well its back to the hunt again but it was fun. I really would liked to have had that TT but I'm afraid it's not going to happen. Luckily I've been around ebay for quite a few years and know enough to be very carefull with these high ticket items but PLEASE be carefull when shopping on the internet. Well its pouring rain here in California so I have plenty of time to track down another TT so a surfing I will go. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago_Pete Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Doesnt make sense? The seller has a perfect feedback rating and has been on eBay for seven years. Now he decides to go criminal for $2600? I think you will still get the TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 Well mabye but he has had no ebay activity since 2000 either. Mabye I'll still get it you never know. .[] Like I said I'm not out any money so what the heckThat TT was on my want list for sure.[<)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 BTW, Max and Pete, Nice tables the both of you! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 Here's a little update. I just received a phone call from a New York number from a guy named "Igor". Mind you the ebay account holders name is Richard and he lives in Arizona. "Igor" said he was calling me because I requested to speak to the seller before sending payment. The orginal Ebay ad stated payment could be made by Paypal or Wire transfer. "Igor" said he would like wire transfer. I asked why he was calling from a New York number and he said he was going through an expensive divorce and the TT was in Arizona where he lives. He would be back there in a few days. Then he said he would accept paypal but I would have to wait 3 days for the funds to clear because he had used paypal before and shippped an item then paypal pulled the money out of his account and he got burned. I thought damn this guy is good that has actually happened to me once. Well finally I told my buddy "Igor" that I could only do the deal 2 ways. I'll drive to Arizona a get the table or he could COD it to me. I know the buyer does not dictate the sellers terms but I told him since all these strange factors were coming into play on his end that was how I would feel comfortable. Anyone want to take bets on weather "Igor" will let me pick it up or COD it to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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