dwbasement Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, ikhuong said: Just followed Internet so far on the set up, I found the A lines were not perfectly parallel and have just fixed it now. 1) use alignment paper from my AT turnable to ensure the stylus is at the dot and the walls are parallel with drawn lines 2) Ensured the tonearm balanced like photos, then lock it and changed weight to 2.5g 3) Ensured the card is levelled Please advise me any missing steps, I am still newbie on this and learning My loading with Cyrus phono is R= 100 ohms, C=220 pF, Gain=60dB, I tried 50 ohms for R but it seems 100 ohms sound better in this case. Thanks for advices, Have you got a shim for the blue? @betty boop can advise what you need for the blue. 2 to 4mm i think. Edited August 9, 2020 by dwbasement 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 27 minutes ago, dwbasement said: Have you got a shim for the blue? @betty boop can advise what you need for the blue. 2 to 4mm i think. yes the cadenza would need same as my jubilee which does have 2 x 2mm to get 4mm all up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikhuong Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, betty boop said: yes the cadenza would need same as my jubilee which does have 2 x 2mm to get 4mm all up you mean this spacer? and ideally with 2 of them? https://www.melbournehifi.com.au/products/rega-spacers?variant=15599799173171¤cy=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-03-13&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvb75BRD1ARIsAP6LcqulNcZNiuoceA0BO831fFOTmTCd7hogWY_URy9pYfokLCFYNYsdfLkaAhRuEALw_wcB Edited August 9, 2020 by ikhuong 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, ikhuong said: you mean this spacer? and ideally with 2 of them? https://www.melbournehifi.com.au/products/rega-spacers?variant=15599799173171¤cy=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2020-03-13&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvb75BRD1ARIsAP6LcqulNcZNiuoceA0BO831fFOTmTCd7hogWY_URy9pYfokLCFYNYsdfLkaAhRuEALw_wcB can perhaps just see in this photo of mine. yours appears to have them ? though not clear from photo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikhuong Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, betty boop said: can perhaps just see in this photo of mine. yours appears to have them ? though not clear from photo.... Nope, it is under one uni body 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, ikhuong said: Nope, it is under one uni body a great pickup (no pun intended) from eagle eyes @dwbasement in that case ... ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikhuong Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Below is the tonearm and its head end position while playing, Is the head too high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) It is impossible to tell mate. As @betty boop said 4mm shim is required for the cadenza carts. I just checked mine, also has 4mm shim for the dyna. And the cork/rubber mat is thicker than the stock felt mat. Edited August 9, 2020 by dwbasement 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telecine Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 The following illustrates what you are trying to achieve (the tracking angle of your cart is 20 degrees): 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiousgeorgenz Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Following with interest. Considered a 2nd hand P9 (from Aus) but bought a new P10 (being in NZ). Interested in cartridge choices for Rega setups. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikhuong Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Actually the Candeza Blue is really good, after I realigned it and put more hours on it, vocal now sounds so real, a good combo for anyone want extra details and also very quiet verus my stock AT, it is night and day improvement although money talks Edited August 10, 2020 by ikhuong 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awayward Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 4 hours ago, nzcuriousgeorge said: Following with interest. Considered a 2nd hand P9 (from Aus) but bought a new P10 (being in NZ). Interested in cartridge choices for Rega setups. I’m happy with my P9 but I’m curious about how much better the P10 might be. I know you can’t compare but I’d be interested in your thoughts on the P10. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 3 hours ago, ikhuong said: Actually the Candeza Blue is really good, after I realigned it and put more hours on it, vocal now sounds so real, a good combo for anyone want extra details and also very quiet verus my stock AT, it is night and day improvement although money talks great to hear got there. these ortofon carts are really good but yeah at a price as say 3 minutes ago, awayward said: I’m happy with my P9 but I’m curious about how much better the P10 might be. I know you can’t compare but I’d be interested in your thoughts on the P10. I wouldn't be surprised if its a good step up, seems to be consistent with each model up with Regas that things only get better but yes certainly thoughts are welcome ...we dont see a lot re the p10 at all probably deserves more airplay ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 4 hours ago, nzcuriousgeorge said: Following with interest. Considered a 2nd hand P9 (from Aus) but bought a new P10 (being in NZ). Interested in cartridge choices for Rega setups. congrats ! and what are running now on the p10 is it the stock rega ? or did you go with something else ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikhuong Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) lol, we should change this thread to P9 and P10 now, as we have P10 owners around. Both are top of the line of Rega (in time sequence) How much was the P9 rrp back in the release time (aud vs usd was 1:1)? The P10 is quite expensive rrp now in AU (8k) Edited August 10, 2020 by ikhuong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 On 10/08/2020 at 5:47 PM, ikhuong said: lol, we should change this thread to P9 and P10 now, as we have P10 owners around. Both are top of the line of Rega (in time sequence) How much was the P9 rrp back in the release time (aud vs usd was 1:1)? The P10 is quite expensive rrp now in AU (8k) I think P9 was around USD5000, and around $7.5k in oz almost 10 years ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 On 10/08/2020 at 5:47 PM, ikhuong said: lol, we should change this thread to P9 and P10 now, as we have P10 owners around. Both are top of the line of Rega (in time sequence) How much was the P9 rrp back in the release time (aud vs usd was 1:1)? The P10 is quite expensive rrp now in AU (8k) Done why hold back the love 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) I was fortunate to hear a system yesterday which had the new Planar 8 as source. It was really alive, agile, real and detailed, although initially, I thought it was somewhat too upfront and in your face, but after some time I realised that the P8 was just giving the music unfettered passage into the room. After a while I found myself just settled further back in the chair, with feet tapping and grinning like a lunatic. The interesting thing for me was that I have never been much of a Rega TT fan and I remain underwhelmed with their less expensive models, but the Planar 8 is superb. I have no plans for buying a new TT any time soon, for various reasons, but colour me very impressed and surprised by the "new" Planar 8. Edit: my apologies for the minor OT, in that I am not an owner of a P9 or P10, but since this is a Rega fans thread, I thought it may be of some interest. Edited August 12, 2020 by rantan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiousgeorgenz Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 My P10 is still sitting in a box. It's been about a month or so since purchased. Previously owned P25 then P7 and now P10. Had both P25 and P7 for about 10-12 years respectively. Had a bit of a brain explosion during NZ's COVID lock down and decided on wholesale changes to system. Anyway before anyone vomits into their mouth a little, I bought a P10 but couldn't stretch to Apheta 3 MC cart. Tried very hard to negotiate a good deal but just couldn't stretch the budget. Anyway, decided to get an Exact (MM) as a temporary cart before next round of upgrades ie. a SUT and MC cart. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikhuong Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, nzcuriousgeorge said: My P10 is still sitting in a box. It's been about a month or so since purchased. Previously owned P25 then P7 and now P10. Had both P25 and P7 for about 10-12 years respectively. Had a bit of a brain explosion during NZ's COVID lock down and decided on wholesale changes to system. Anyway before anyone vomits into their mouth a little, I bought a P10 but couldn't stretch to Apheta 3 MC cart. Tried very hard to negotiate a good deal but just couldn't stretch the budget. Anyway, decided to get an Exact (MM) as a temporary cart before next round of upgrades ie. a SUT and MC cart. It is a perfect combo and would be my destiny too if I can own P10 you have a very house now, just need luxurious furniture to match with its bar Edited August 12, 2020 by ikhuong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awayward Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, nzcuriousgeorge said: My P10 is still sitting in a box. It's been about a month or so since purchased. Previously owned P25 then P7 and now P10. Had both P25 and P7 for about 10-12 years respectively. Had a bit of a brain explosion during NZ's COVID lock down and decided on wholesale changes to system. Anyway before anyone vomits into their mouth a little, I bought a P10 but couldn't stretch to Apheta 3 MC cart. Tried very hard to negotiate a good deal but just couldn't stretch the budget. Anyway, decided to get an Exact (MM) as a temporary cart before next round of upgrades ie. a SUT and MC cart. I think I would leave it in the box also if I was putting an Exact cart on it, at least the Exact will be the best sounding in the world. I’m sure it will be all worth it when you can get an appropriate cart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiousgeorgenz Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 10 minutes ago, awayward said: I think I would leave it in the box also if I was putting an Exact cart on it, at least the Exact will be the best sounding in the world. I’m sure it will be all worth it when you can get an appropriate cart My thinking was to play a long game. Could have gone P8 with a better cartridge but just wanted the P10 with the ceramic platter and especially RB3000 tonearm. Phono stage is MM only hence requirement for SUT to go MC. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 49 minutes ago, nzcuriousgeorge said: My thinking was to play a long game. Could have gone P8 with a better cartridge but just wanted the P10 with the ceramic platter and especially RB3000 tonearm. Phono stage is MM only hence requirement for SUT to go MC. good move, carts you can always change... got a good basis now from here hence ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain.j Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Has anyone had experience with the Aphelion cart yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendes Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Oh no, what have I just done? First time to the dark side, my first ever TT...... P9.....thanks @dwbasement Just need to get a cart now.....oh and buy some vinyl.......down the rabbit hole I go. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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