Wardsweb Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I know there is a lot of talk about speakers and the amps to drive them, but was wondering about sources and in particular, turntables. So, are there many vinyl guys here? If so, what table, arm and cart are you running. While we're at it, what are your personal favorites for spinning when you want to just relax and listen to some tunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Plenty of us here. I have a Basis 2001/Basis Vector Arm/Transfiguration Temper Cart. I listen mostly to jazz but some classic rock and classical when I'm in the mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Yup, plenty. I have a dual 701 with shure V15 III, buy have been saving for a major step up for a while. Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Oh my sit back and enjoy the tidal wave of responses you will get. I am recently back into vinyl after a long time off, so slowly building up a collection. I am running a rather timid setup compared to a lot here. Music Hall MMF-5 with Project arm and Dinavector 20XH high output MC cart it runs into a Scott 222C and Khorns. More often then not I am spinning older blue notes. The likes of Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, Joe Henderson, Stanley Turrentine and Jimmy Smith. I really dig the fact that Classic Records is reissuing a lot of them on 200g vinyl. Great sound, new condition and not nearly as expensive as the originals. If it is not Jazz it is The Who, The Clash, Stones, Bowie, Beatles, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxg Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 There are a few of us here [] Clearaudio Master Solution Clearaudio TQI 2000 arm Denon 103 and Shelter 901 cartridges Acoustic Signature Tango phono stage Clearaudio Sixstream cabling cartridge to phono stage. Almost entirely classical and opera listening. Forgot to attach the latest pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.records Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I play mostly vinyl. Mostly 60's and early 70's rock, early blues and jazz. I have a few different carts that I rotate from time to time. Goldring 1042, Denon 110, AT440ML and Shure Type III. My turntable is a modded Thorens TD160 with a Linn Basik arm. Nothing exotic, but it sounds pretty darn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Whoa, look at all these dinosaurs stepping out of the woods. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai2000 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Let me add two more dinos: Thorens TD 520-S with SME 3012-R/Garrott P77/MX110 phono section and Thorens TD125 MKII with SME 3009 Improved/MusicMaker III/Holfi Battriaa. Slowly starting to listen to all kinds of 'good' music (from Pink Floyd to Jazz and Wagner or Mahler) music again - unfortunately now without my beloved four-legged companion - Mike - you really were a good boy []. Wolfram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Wolfram, I am really sorry. Is that Mike in your avatar? What a loss that is. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Let me add two more dinos: Thorens TD 520-S with SME 3012-R/Garrott P77/MX110 phono section and Thorens TD125 MKII with SME 3009 Improved/MusicMaker III/Holfi Battriaa. Slowly starting to listen to all kinds of 'good' music (from Pink Floyd to Jazz and Wagner or Mahler) music again - unfortunately now without my beloved four-legged companion - Mike - you really were a good boy []. Wolfram Wolfram, Good to see you posting! Its been a while. Hope all is well. - Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Mine is almost the same as Gary's except that I had it first! -- Basis Ovation TT, Basis Vector Tonearm, and Transfiguration Temper V cartridge. Accessories: Basis clamp and dust cover (Gary has those, too) and a Townshend anti-resonance sink to smooth it out even a little more. I listen almost exclusively to classical, tho' occasionally I get a little perverted by a few of Gary's and Thebes' non-classical recordings. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 I spent about 15 years away from vinyl and got back in about two years ago. I tweaked a Rega Planar 3 with RB-250 and AudioNote IQ-2 and it's served me well, but wanted more. So my new rig shipped today FedEx from the west coast. My weekend will be spent setting it all up and taking my vinly listening to the next level. ClearAudio Champion II SME 309 Benz Micro Glider I find vinyl guys are becoming a niche group as the world moves to digital. Don't get me wrong, I have a Shanling T100 for CD's and an iPOD for hiking but my 2-channel rig in the living room is dedicated vinyl, tubes and horns. Thanks for sharing guys. I love to see all the different roads to audio nirvana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPTORMAN Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Here's my analog craziness. I'm lovin it. VPI SuperScout Master w/ the outside ring, 1200 gm. clamp and SDS JMW 9 arm with a Benz Ruby 3, Benz Ace, Shelter 901, Ortofon SL15 E MK II BAT VK-P10SE Phono Stage with Superpac Sitting on a gazzilion air bladders and sand box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillH2121 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I'm always a little embarrased to discuss my set-up compared to some of the others on this Board (especially Max!!). But, I run a Scout TT with a Benz ACE cart through a Mac C-26 preamp, Mac 2102 amp, and RF-7s. I listen to mostly jazz and some classic rock and classical. Lately, I'm really into Joe Sample's solo albums (without the other Crusaders). I don't possess the technical expertese to engage in the contining analog vs. digital debate - all I know is I enjoy the sound of vinyl immensly and I derive great comfort from the ritual of putting on an album and watching it spin as great music fills the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 You betcha'! I'm using;VPI Aries 1 Turntable with a JMW-10 TonearmZYX R1000 Airy3-S-sb LOMC cartridge2nd JMW-10 armwand for using Denon DL103D; DL 304; DL-S1; Supex 900, Super LOMC cartridgesTamura TKS-27 Step up TransformersVPI Phono InterconnectsI listen mostly to Jazz, along with some Blues, Reggae, R&B, and once in a while classical.Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Dang Max, it's a no wonder your vinyl sounds so good[] I have asperations of moving into the 5G table and arm arena but alas funds are going to be slow going on this one[] My current table, arm (Circa 1988) and cartridge are OK and are very tolerable through my VK-P5 but nothing along the lines of your rig[] Duby2000, my good buddy Seti is running a MMF 2.1, Grado Platinum cartridge through his NAD PP2 and I think it sounds pretty good for a $750.00 layout! Max, how do you like the Tango? The Final Tool is one on my shortlist[] Dino the Tricerytops signing off[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Thorens TD124, SME 3012, Ortofon SPU (a drawer full of them!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 ....... My weekend will be spent setting it all up and taking my vinly listening to the next level. ClearAudio Champion II SME 309 Benz Micro Glider Congratulations on the new table and arm! Klipsch out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 Congratulations on the new table and arm! Klipsch out Thanks - I'm looking forward to playing with my new toy. While I was at it, I picked up a Pro-Ject cartridge alignment tool. Looks like it will make setup a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago_Pete Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Wardsweb? Isn't that an SAE site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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