Topic: What's your analog setup?

[dts-HD 3D]

Kindly list below brand and model of your turntable, tone arm, cart, phono preamp, cables, accessories or even mods or upgrades that you did. It doesn't matter if you have a budget or an ultra hi-end setup, if you acquired them brand new or pre-loved. I think what's important here is that you enjoy every minute listening to it and that you are happy with the matching. And with that matching, who knows maybe we can get some points and ideas out of others setup configuration and components. 

[dts-HD 3D]

Btw, wala pa po akong setup reason why I created this thread but hopefully will share one soon.
Pls. start here: (you know the drill, just copy and paste)

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[BongerDude]

Technics SL1200 Mk2 - Got this pre-owned. DJ ata may-ari dati.
Shure M44-7 (pang DJ ata ito, di pa napapalitan)
Cal's Interconnects
Rega Fono MM Mk2 phono preamp
connected to
JD Labs Aikido Tube Preamp --> Cal's IC --> Emotiva XPA-200 power amp --> PSB Image B6





Tanong na rin:  Usually ano inuuna iupgrade sa SL1200 mk2?  Cart?  Tonearm?  Thanks in advance

[dodie]

Kindly list below brand and model of your turntable, tone arm, cart, phono preamp, cables, accessories or even mods or upgrades that you did. It doesn't matter if you have a budget or an ultra hi-end setup, if you acquired them brand new or pre-loved. I think what's important here is that you enjoy every minute listening to it and that you are happy with the matching. And with that matching, who knows maybe we can get some points and ideas out of others setup configuration and components. 

mag aanalog na ang master luther......ayuz bgay sa setup mo ay avid diva sp turntable o kya eh vpi classic series!

Technics SL1200 Mk2 - Got this pre-owned. DJ ata may-ari dati.
Shure M44-7 (pang DJ ata ito, di pa napapalitan)
Cal's Interconnects
Rega Fono MM Mk2 phono preamp
connected to
JD Labs Aikido Tube Preamp --> Cal's IC --> Emotiva XPA-200 power amp --> PSB Image B6
Tanong na rin:  Usually ano inuuna iupgrade sa SL1200 mk2?  Cart?  Tonearm?  Thanks in advance

cart na lang boss upgrade mo. get an mc cart. yung iba pinapalitan ng rb300 or 301 yung arm. may naririnig na diff yung iba, at yung iba din walang naririnig na diff sa orig tonearm. just follow what doc edrick is doing sa technics nya.

[BongerDude]

cart na lang boss upgrade mo. get an mc cart. yung iba pinapalitan ng rb300 or 301 yung arm. may naririnig na diff yung iba, at yung iba din walang naririnig na diff sa orig tonearm. just follow what doc edrick is doing sa technics nya.

Pasintabi sa TS:

Boss dodie anong particular MC cart ang maisusuggest mo?  Tsaka pano kung MM lang phono ko?  Kelangan palitan?

[dts-HD 3D]

mag aanalog na ang master luther......ayuz bgay sa setup mo ay avid diva sp turntable o kya eh vpi classic series!

Nagre-research pa lang master tignan ko kung kayanin.

Pasintabi sa TS:

Boss dodie anong particular MC cart ang maisusuggest mo?  Tsaka pano kung MM lang phono ko?  Kelangan palitan?

Ok lang po, baguhan pa lang ako. So anything related sa analog setup I think may mapupulot ako.

[retro12195]

Pasintabi sa TS:

Boss dodie anong particular MC cart ang maisusuggest mo?  Tsaka pano kung MM lang phono ko?  Kelangan palitan?

pwede rin Denon dl 110 mc cart sya pero pwede sa MM phonostage 
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=denon+dl+110&_sacat=0

[Superman]

Super Lenco L75 Fully-Restored w/ Jelco 750 Tonearm, Benz Glider MC Cart, Sutherland PH3D Phonostage, Musical Fidelity x10D

[camoteque]

My simple analog set-up:

Thorens TD160 super with Rotel tonearm


Denon DL-103R with Midas body


Denon HA500 headamp for MC


JD Labs Linestage using 12BH7 tubes and built-in phonostage using 5751 tubes


Above analog source played thru this DIY Horn Speakers with Altec 416 woofers in 13 cu.ft. cabinets, Iwata wood horns with Vitavox S3 compression drivers, and JBL O75 compression tweeters. 2A3 SET amps made by Sir Tony T and John Poscablo.


Sorry for the small pictures

[dodie]

Pasintabi sa TS:

Boss dodie anong particular MC cart ang maisusuggest mo?  Tsaka pano kung MM lang phono ko?  Kelangan palitan?

     yung sabi ni boss retro, dl 110. pag mm phono input lang klangan mo pa boss ng SUT, for mc low cart. pag high output mc, gagana sa mm phono in yan. dami bossing na member dito na naka mc carts, pero yung karamihan lurker lang eh. you can ask noli/tas if you want to hear his lyra and transfiguration carts & minimax combo. sir lithium, i think has his artemis lab/lyra combo. mykel has his naim & dynavector. doc endrik has his daiwok 103r & ear912. yung kay sir larry na midas 103r & jd labs. rspeed i think has glider/834p combo.
     mid priced mc carts eh nag start 10k up. sadenon 110, 103r. yung kna doc endrik at sir larry, modified body na yun kya pricey na. sa ortofon, salsa , quintet at mc series. sa benz, gold & silver! at madami pa pong iba.
 

anyway my analog setup:
TT: lenco G99 w/ jelco 10" & benz micro glider
PHONO: ear834p w/psvane 12ax7

[Superman]

My simple analog set-up:

Thorens TD160 super with Rotel tonearm


Denon DL-103R with Midas body


JD Labs Linestage using 12BH7 tubes and built-in phonostage using 5751 tubes


Above analog source played thru this DIY Horn Speakers with Altec 416 woofers in 13 cu.ft. cabinets, Iwata wood horns with Vitavox S3 compression drivers, and JBL O75 compression tweeters. 2A3 SET amps made by Sir Tony T and John Poscablo.


Sorry for the small pictures

Lupet!

[mykel18]

anyway my analog setup:
TT: lenco G99 w/ jelco 10" & benz micro glider
PHONO: ear834p w/psvane 12ax7

picture naman dyan 

[mykel18]

My analog gears:

Turntable: Roksan Radius 5.2
Tonearm: Roksan Tabriz
Cartridge: Dynavector XX2 MK2
Phono Pre: Naim SuperLine (power must be supplied by preamp or separate PS box)
Phono Cables and IC: stock Roksan and Naim IC

[lithium_deuteride]

Hi Luther, my analog setup is as follows:

Nottingham Spacedeck table with a Blue Horizon record mat
Nottingham 9" CF Ace Spacearm
Lyra Kleos MC cart
Artemis Labs PL-1 tubed phono preamp

The PL-1 is isolated by Symposium's Rollerblock Series 2 in dual configuration and Svelte Plus platform.  It uses a Voodoo Mirage power cable and a Purist Audio Design Aqueous 20th Anniversary interconnect.

[dts-HD 3D]

Ah so that's the Artemis PL-1 & Lyra Kleos . . . nakarinig na pala ako w/o knowing it. I'm not interested w/ analog yet that time kaya hindi ko natandaan. But I'm sure you mentioned it.

Ang gaganda ng setup . . . hope to see some more.

[Superman]

Hi Luther, my analog setup is as follows:

Nottingham Spacedeck table with a Blue Horizon record mat
Nottingham 9" CF Ace Spacearm
Lyra Kleos MC cart
Artemis Labs PL-1 tubed phono preamp

The PL-1 is isolated by Symposium's Rollerblock Series 2 in dual configuration and Svelte Plus platform.  It uses a Voodoo Mirage power cable and a Purist Audio Design Aqueous 20th Anniversary interconnect.

Hi bro! No more Lenco?

[dts-HD 3D]

Yep meron pa pala Lenco si John.

[dts-HD 3D]

Question:
1. If we disregard the cart, meron ba sound signature ang turntable depending on the brand? Let's say brand A is mabilis tumunog or brand B is ma-bass, etc.

2. Why is it that as they climb a model higher the platter gets thicker? Maybe not for all brands but I notice this most of the time.

[mykel18]

Answer for #2 is damping and isolation to lower the noise floor. Interested din ako sa sagot sa #1

[lithium_deuteride]

I still have the Lenco Jen.  Needs a trip to the casa for some maintenance though .  Made the mistake of transporting it sans padding or cushioning. I plan to use it for an MM setup when I have the time and space.
 

[Superman]

I still have the Lenco Jen.  Needs a trip to the casa for some maintenance though .  Made the mistake of transporting it sans padding or cushioning. I plan to use it for an MM setup when I have the time and space.
 

ALRIGHT! Hope I can visit your abode when I am in Manila again soon....

[Superman]

Question:
1. If we disregard the cart, meron ba sound signature ang turntable depending on the brand? Let's say brand A is mabilis tumunog or brand B is ma-bass, etc.

2. Why is it that as they climb a model higher the platter gets thicker? Maybe not for all brands but I notice this most of the time.

Luther, sound also depends on the type of TT...belt drive, direct drive, idler...also the tonearm is a big factor, even the internal wiring, headshell used, etc... + of course your phonostage

In the end, it depends on what you want, what your budget can accommodate and what "house sound" you prefer...

[lithium_deuteride]

Agree with Jen.  Look more to carts and phono preamp (tubed or SS) to influence your sound.  For the TT, just get the basics right.  Just remember the sole function of a TT is provide a quiet and stable platform and proper geometry for the arm and cart, to allow the stylus movement to perfectly replicate the peaks and valleys of the record groove with as little externally influenced vibration as possible.

Along that thinking a heavy platter is good since mass damps vibration.  Belts are good too since they isolate the vibrating motor somewhat.  A non-resonant plinth is very important - do the knock test while  playing a song. Of course the motor should provide a smooth torque with unwavering rpm.  I'd also consider a TT that is designed to accept a non-stock arms.

[dodie]

[dts-HD 3D]

Ok so its al about the damping and isolation that gives the table a distinct character. That's why IME, iba ang tunog ng makakapal na platter at mabibigat na deck. Sabagay ganun talaga the lower the noise floor the pricier it gets. Its always all about the noise floor when it comes to audio isn't it?
Medyo klaro na pag dating sa turntable which one to prioritize at kung ano muna pwede tipirin. Many thanks.

Master dodie hindi lang vinyl ang collection pati turntable. 

[dts-HD 3D]

How about when it comes to cart let's say cost no object, just the sound in general, what can I expect from an MM or MC? So far most of you guys prefer using MC are there advantages/disadvantages?

[Superman]

MC in general digs out more of the details vs MM. But that doesn't mean MM is inferior vs MC. It's about taste and preference.

[dts-HD 3D]

You mean mas meron extension both sa top and bottom ang MC?

[dodie]

You mean mas meron extension both sa top and bottom ang MC?

parang bang tsiks ang mc cart boss...long legged, nice fronts, and a pretty face!

eto bagay na turntable sayo bossing if you like new one......(eto yung pangarap ko eh )

AVID II SP


VPI CLASSIC 3


but if you want to go on a DIY route and go vintage idler..... these are the brands that are good for 2 tonearm mounting or even triple arm....for mm,mc, and mono carts.

LENCO 70,75,78 AND LENCO G99 & G88

the tt above was done by rene rivo and the plinth by camoteque(sir larry)


GARRARD 301 & 401




THORENS TD124

[lithium_deuteride]

Ok so its al about the damping and isolation that gives the table a distinct character. That's why IME, iba ang tunog ng makakapal na platter at mabibigat na deck. Sabagay ganun talaga the lower the noise floor the pricier it gets. Its always all about the noise floor when it comes to audio isn't it?

You can say that.  Mechanical noises (especially on turntables) and electrical ones too in the form of distortion caused by harmonics. That's why audio gear manfacturers give you the THD figure to illustrate how well they've managed the harmful effects of harmonics.