robes Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 @Wansmith yeah those Lp12’s look nice but even when found seem to be super expensive I’m down to two tables: MMF 7.1 and RP6/Planar 6 - hopefully can’t go too far wrong with either of them as an RP1 upgrade. To start with, I’ll use my existing 2M blue. I’m not really setup for MC yet...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ctmar0 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 @robes Selby.com.au have MH 7.1 on sale for 1099 no cart included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robes Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 @ctmar0 thanks mate, I just saw this recently as well, it’s tempting but I’m also wondering why, maybe they’ve got too much stock? I guess who cares lol! I’m thinking about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey72 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 @robes As I said on another thread this is a very good turntable for the price. https://www.melbournehifi.com.au/collections/pro-ject/products/pro-ject-rpm-5-1-turntable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakey72 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 My P1 and RB110 works flawlessly on a 2M Blue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robes Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 @blakey72 I've got the 2M blue on an RP1 and yeah I agree with you, it works really well. I am actually starting to ask myself: why am I even considering going to an MMF 7.1 or RP6/P6 if I'm already experiencing the joys of vinyl on this TT/cart combination....? Somebody slap me! I'm starting to think maybe I'll just keep the RP1/2M blue combo........oh lord, what to do what to do...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebediah Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, robes said: @blakey72 I've got the 2M blue on an RP1 and yeah I agree with you, it works really well. I am actually starting to ask myself: why am I even considering going to an MMF 7.1 or RP6/P6 if I'm already experiencing the joys of vinyl on this TT/cart combination....? Somebody slap me! I'm starting to think maybe I'll just keep the RP1/2M blue combo........oh lord, what to do what to do...... If it was me I'd try a 2M Bronze. I had one on my Project Debut Carbon. Quite a few people said it was too much cart for the arm, that it wouldn't resolve the full potential of the Bronze etc etc. Then I read a few reviews of people that had gone ahead with it and been extremely pleased with the outcome, so I took the leap. The sound was fantastic, and quite better than I thought would be possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robes Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 ^Choices, choices, choices. Thanks for the bronze tip! Now the question comes, sell the rp1 and get an mmf 7.1 (with the 2m blue) or keep the rp1 but change the cartirdge to a bronze, hmmm........ might need a tipple before deciding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 On 30/07/2018 at 9:42 AM, Wansmith said: Hi robes - I ended up going for a preloved linn lp12 (with roksan nima arm and dynavector 20x2 lowMC cart). A clear step up over the rp1 & v happy with the decision! Way better that way don’t even need any more upgrade although of course u can ask for more just because 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, robes said: ^Choices, choices, choices. Thanks for the bronze tip! Now the question comes, sell the rp1 and get an mmf 7.1 (with the 2m blue) or keep the rp1 but change the cartirdge to a bronze, hmmm........ might need a tipple before deciding! For the look and pride the former if just for SQ go bronze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebediah Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 @robes I would do some research and see if the P1 arm is responsive to the Bronze. I imagine it is to a large degree. You can always sell the Blue to help fund the Bronze, usually no issue moving on carts in the classifieds here. I've owned the Bronze and Black, and I think I actually enjoyed the Bronze more....seemed more fun tbh. And if you decide to buy a better table then you can always throw the Bronze on it later on....? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 On 22/09/2017 at 9:42 AM, Wansmith said: Thanks, will check out the Concept too. I'd love an LP12 and agree that they represent the best value at this price point if you can get a good second hand deal, but the thing that is putting me off is that from my research, it needs periodic professional servicing that can't practically be done by yourself. Is this correct? I'd like something that will last 10 years with no professional servicing requirement. NO. There's lots in info re set up for the LP12 on the net these days... It ain't rocket science... Tase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wen Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 I did the opposite, sold my Linn LP12(financial reasons) and bought an old rega planar 2, kept my ortofon 2m bronze and put it on the rega, still a very satisfying listen, life may change again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robes Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I'm thinking of sticking to the RP1/2M blue combo for now and then move to an MMF 7.1 when it feels right (let's be honest, that could be anytime, might get up tomorrow with the bug! p.s. not the dire straits song)..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremrock Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I think i'm about to pull the trigger on a Planar 6 with Ania ($2800) but you can get it with the Exact (mm) cart for closer to 2k. big thing that's swaying me is the speed control/external PSU setup for motor, and shims are fine for adjusting, lets face it, how often do we really need to change cartridges? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremrock Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 On a side note, the threaded VTA adjuster mentioned earlier in the thread is ONLY suitable for the earlier RB250/300 etc with the single bolt mount, the new 3 point arms (Line the Planar 3/6) Require the shim, or theres one with 3 mounting positions for 3 heights in 1, but looks a bit ordinary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I would get the p6 without cart and get something else. Definitely not the exact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremrock Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) Well there is the option to get it without a cartridge too I think if you’re buying new you’d struggle to get another tat as good for 2k. second hand opens up the door to possibilities of course, but you have to be patient or lucky to land a bargain Edited August 4, 2018 by Gremrock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robes Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 FYI peeps - SELBY have 15% off today for anyone interested, now that MMF 7.1 looks mighty tempting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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