maxsimonjp Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I EDIT: Sorry, I should probably say what is pictured. The cartridge is quite unique and, as far as I am aware, the only one in existence because it is a black (rather than red) Linn Troika. It is believed that this was a development sample before the red colour had been decided on. Since then it has been rebuilt and now sports a solid ruby cantilever and premium Gyger stylus. It retains much of the weighty, dynamic sound of the Troika but with added detail and speed. The phonostage is the rare, some would say infamous, Paradise. It is a MC only stage and is entirely dual mono. As such it consists of four identical cases; the two pictured are the actual amplification stages (they are stacked in a custom stand) and there are also two power supplies. I like the idea of dual mono stages for an mc only phono amp. You have got something very rate it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxsimonjp Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 While it's nice to have matching equipment I would think that while one is enjoying sonic brilliance, one doesn't stare at their equipment.......ok, some might[emoji1] but you are right, it matters little what it looks like as long as it sounds good.[emoji106] Thanks, i also have a tendency to turn off the lights to feel the sound stage or shoe gaze or stare at the leds and tubes glowing.Shitty iphone photo, sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 @maxsimonjp Me too....I find a lack of visual stimuli enhances one's sound reception. Just a lamp or two on in the listening room.....nice and dim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonM Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 6 hours ago, stevoz said: @maxsimonjp Me too....I find a lack of visual stimuli enhances one's sound reception. Just a lamp or two on in the listening room.....nice and dim. Agree or even total darkness although it's a pain when playing 12" singles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 SPU Classic GM E mkII sounding better than ever. thankfully it sounds more nimble than its body suggests 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, metal beat said: SPU Classic GM E mkII sounding better than ever. thankfully it sounds more nimble than its body suggests Wonderful antique gear you have, Shane! Speaking of 'more nimble' ... I have recently bought some Linn-spring large grommets from Decibel HiFi. These fit both ends of the stiffer springs I had someone make up for my SkeletaLinn - because the place I had positioned the bearing on v1 (which @djb has) was a bit too close to the LHS spring (so the Linn spring was too compressed). On v2, which I have, I extended the triangular chassis about 50mm to the left - which evened up the weight on all 3 springs ... so the LHS one is no longer 'extra' compressed. So I am using 3x standard Linn springs ... and David has 1x stiffer spring and 2x standard Linn springs. Anyway, you posted a while ago that when you put stiffer springs under the base of one of your TTs ... it sounded much livelier. So in a couple of weekends time, I am going to assemble my panel of golden-eared listeners, to listen to: the current situation - with 3x standard conical Linn springs under the chassis and then how it sounds with 3 of my stiffer springs replacing the Linn springs. I'll let you know how it sounds! Andy Edited August 23, 2018 by andyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, andyr said: Wonderful antique gear you have, Shane! Speaking of 'more nimble' ... I have recently bought some Linn-spring large grommets from Decibel HiFi. These fit both ends of the stiffer springs I had someone make up for my SkeletaLinn - because the place I had positioned the bearing on v1 (which @djb has) was a bit too close to the LHS spring (so the Linn spring was too compressed). On v2, which I have, I extended the triangular chassis about 50mm to the left - which evened up the weight on all 3 springs ... so the LHS one is no longer 'extra' compressed. So I am using 3x standard Linn springs ... and David has 1x stiffer spring and 2x standard Linn springs. Anyway, you posted a while ago that when you put stiffer springs under the base of one of your TTs ... it sounded much livelier. So in a couple of weekends time, I am going to assemble my panel of golden-eared listeners, to listen to: the current situation - with 3x standard conical Linn springs under the chassis and then how it sounds with 3 of my stiffer springs replacing the Linn springs. I'll let you know how it sounds! Andy Hi Andy Yes, I want to know how the stiffer springs sound, so please update us. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 4 hours ago, metal beat said: SPU Classic GM E mkII That is a great shot! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoggieHowser Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 When I was back in Singapore circumstances forced me to trade in some gear for something new. And I chose the VTL TP2.5i Phono - which is just out. It was announced and demo-ed at CES 2017 I believe but took longer to get out of the gate officially. Just unpacked it today. Had to fiddle with jumpers under the hood to get the right settings - which is a pain for someone like me with fat fingers but once I dropped the needle, it was OMG good and everything was forgotten. I’m almost afraid to bring it for a side by side shootout for my AudioResearch Ref 3 Phono. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 DV-XX2 mkii, just set it up this morning, very nice cart. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwhouston Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 6 hours ago, dwbasement said: DV-XX2 mkii, just set it up this morning, very nice cart. Modern day cart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussievintage Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, mwhouston said: Modern day cart? Yes and not cheap. 6 hours ago, dwbasement said: DV-XX2 mkii, just set it up this morning, very nice cart. Certainly is. My brother bought one (just to make me jealous I think ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Modern day cart?Yes Mark, very detailed cart, very clean top and vocal, good match for tubes I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Swapping the Cadenza blue to the RD11s, I actually prefer the sound than it was on the P9. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) @Tasebass You have inspired me to put the XV-1s onto the SME 3012-R. Edited October 6, 2018 by metal beat 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 39 minutes ago, metal beat said: @Tasebass You have inspired me to put the XV-1s onto the SME 3012-R. might try the XV1s on the PLX 1000 just for the fun of it whilst this lots having a rest.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 20 minutes ago, Tasebass said: might try the XV1s on the PLX 1000 just for the fun of it whilst this lots having a rest.... Did you ever pimp the plx-1000 with a new tonearm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 1 minute ago, metal beat said: Did you ever pimp the plx-1000 with a new tonearm? Not yet... The AO Uniarm is going back to Johnnie for an update and hopefully I'll have time to get back on the project... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Tasebass said: Not yet... The AO Uniarm is going back to Johnnie for an update and hopefully I'll have time to get back on the project... What update are you getting for the uniarm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 5 hours ago, PKay said: What update are you getting for the uniarm? Latest Headshell... the one I have is first gen plus the geometry will be Linn so I can mount to a Keel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 13 hours ago, Tasebass said: Hi Tase, why did you take the knurled thumb-screw off the Univector headshell and replace it with a standard bolt? Did you want to reduce the arm's effective weight? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 9 hours ago, andyr said: Hi Tase, why did you take the knurled thumb-screw off the Univector headshell and replace it with a standard bolt? Did you want to reduce the arm's effective weight? Andy Yes Andy as we discussed earlier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrews_melb Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Putting this on my RP3 instead of 2m black which is probably well past its useby date 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbasement Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Picked up the AN M1 today, a very nice phono, sings really well with my setup, but I am very naughty, swapped the 12ax7 to a 6201.... not sure if this is ok but it sounds better than the mullard 12ax7 in there... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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