Prana69 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 great work spocka!!!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spockawocka Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Thanks heaps Dave, you have been a big help! Thanks to all Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Triode Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Congrats! It is all downhill from here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I am watching most of those suggested might be interesting to see what the others sell for If I don't get too busy will post prices here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinky Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hi Bill I was wondering what arm that was. Most of the KD-500s I have seen have been mounted with Grace arms. I'm not familiar with the SMEs so didn't ID it. I see someone asked that question too. No mention of the cartridge either. The fact that is it a KD-500 with an SME arm suggests that the cart would be pretty high end too. My estimate of 400+ will probably be a bit low. Might end up at 500+! D went for $405. Stonkin bargain. The arm is worth a fair bit, who knows what the cartridge is and I just looked up the KD-500 seems it has a cult following and weighs 15kg for the deck alone? shoulda coulda woulda. But i didn't. Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spockawocka Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 ah the old shoulda coulda woulda.......I had one of those moments this arvo on fleabay come to think of it I have at least one of those each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prana69 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 (edited) went for $405. Stonkin bargain. The arm is worth a fair bit, who knows what the cartridge is and I just looked up the KD-500 seems it has a cult following and weighs 15kg for the deck alone? shoulda coulda woulda. But i didn't. Bill It is a great table! I managed to score one through Gumtree for $250 a few months back mounted with a Grace G840 arm and a Shure V15 Type 3 cart installed. Bargain!!! It is now my main spinner. No cover though. I was tempted to bid on this ebay one just to scavenge the dust cover, but there was a bit of interest in the table around SNA so I thought I'd let someone else have a crack at it. And yes, the base alone is every bit of 15kgs! http://www.thevintag...ood-KD-500.html Now Spocka - make sure you come back and tell us all about this Denon when you've had a bit of a listen, OK? Dave Edited November 26, 2012 by Prana69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spockawocka Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Will do! I have to hang out until Sunday to pick it up. 5 more sleeps! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Triode Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) It is a great table! I managed to score one through Gumtree for $250 a few months back mounted with a Grace G840 arm and a Shure V15 Type 3 cart installed. Bargain!!! It is now my main spinner. No cover though. I was tempted to bid on this ebay one just to scavenge the dust cover, but there was a bit of interest in the table around SNA so I thought I'd let someone else have a crack at it. And yes, the base alone is every bit of 15kgs! http://www.thevintag...ood-KD-500.html Now Spocka - make sure you come back and tell us all about this Denon when you've had a bit of a listen, OK? Dave I believe the base is made of an Acrylic composite like Corian which is rather inert. Very durable but like stone can crack if you drop it. Also I've read that the sonics of the table are compromised by the material, it doesn't absorb the vibrations but transmits it to the arm/cart. Owners have suggested replacing the feet with ones made of sorbothane or ones with some form of suspension - e.g. mag lev. Edited November 27, 2012 by triode12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prana69 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I believe the base is made of an Acrylic composite like Corian which is rather inert. Very durable but like stone can crack if you drop it. Yes, it is a very dense acrylic which looks and feels like marble. It also break off in chunks like marble. Both my KD-500 and the similar KD-5070 have small pieces missing and they have come away like marble off a tombstone. Also I've read that the sonics of the table are compromised by the material, it doesn't absorb the vibrations but transmits it to the arm/cart. Owners have suggested replacing the feet with ones made of sorbothane or ones with some form of suspension - e.g. mag lev. Coincidentally, I have the table resting on shock absorbing feet that came with a NAD CDP. But I did this to raise the table, not to absorb shock. The original feet do not raise the table very high, and as a result the phono cable that goes into the arm under the table rests in a bent position at the base. Over time, this "bent stress" can result in a broken wire inside the cable. I know, because I had to buy a new cable for mine. DaveR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prana69 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Will do! I have to hang out until Sunday to pick it up. 5 more sleeps! Mike That's going to feel like a lifetime! What suburb is pickup, and where are you? D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Triode Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Spockawocka might want to get these for his when he gets it... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-x-Triton-Audio-NeoLev-LEVITATION-DAMPER-NEW-NR-/110756578761?pt=AU_Pro_Audio&hash=item19c99b45c9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prana69 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Spocka won the Denon though, not the Kenwood KD-500. We're just hijacking his thread and bangin on about another great turntable we should have bought because 10 is not enough. Those are some great feet though. Height adjustable? Can they cope with 15kgs? DaveR Edited November 27, 2012 by Prana69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Triode Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I don't think they are height adjustable but each foot can take 8kg, So three feet should be able to take 15kg easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spockawocka Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 That's going to feel like a lifetime! What suburb is pickup, and where are you? D I might buy another TT before Sunday comes around!Pick up for the denon is in Ringwood and I am in Sandhurst near Frankston, so a nice easy cruise down eastlink. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spockawocka Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Would it be worth buying a MM phono for the denon? Is the Nagoka OS300MP even a MM anyway or is it a MC? maybe I should start a new thread for this one Mike Edited November 27, 2012 by spockawocka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prana69 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Hi Mike The "should I buy a new cart/ which cart should I buy" question comes up a lot on SNA. The answer comes down to: 1. Price. How much do you want to spend? 2. The arm on the table (low, medium, high mass arm). Determines whether your arm can accommodate the cartridge you are interested in. 3. Your listening preferences. What style/s of music you like, as some carts are more suited to different styles of music. You should probably start a new thread. You should have a look and listen to the Nag on the Denon before deciding whether you actually need a new cart. That OS-300 is an excellent cart and worth close to $200 new. I have heard a few Nagaoka carts in the $100-200 range and they all impressed me. Very smooth and warm and detailed with all styles of music. It's an MM by the way. Did the seller indicate age and condition of the cartridge in the listing? I'm just down the road in Mordialloc, so if you need any set-up tips/assistance, I'm not far away. I also have a 60x magnifier so you can have a good look at the stylus and see what condition it is in. DaveR Edited November 27, 2012 by Prana69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spockawocka Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Hi Mike The "should I buy a new cart/ which cart should I buy" question comes up a lot on SNA. The answer comes down to: 1. Price. How much do you want to spend? 2. The arm on the table (low, medium, high mass arm). Determines whether your arm can accommodate the cartridge you are interested in. 3. Your listening preferences. What style/s of music you like, as some carts are more suited to different styles of music. You should probably start a new thread. You should probably also have a look and listen to the Nag on the Denon before deciding whether you actually need a new cart. Did the seller indicate age and condition of the cartridge in the listing? I'm just down the road in Mordialloc, so if you need any set-up tips/assistance, I'm not far away. I also have a 60x magnifier so you can have a good look at the stylus and see what condition it is in. DaveR do you think its worth investing in a phonostage for it? or just play it through the vintage marantz 1070 or kenwood KA-7002?Mike Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prana69 Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 The Marantz 1070 and the Kenwood KA-7002 both have excellent phono stages. That's all you need at this stage. Don't go changing too much too soon. Get hold of the deck first and see how it sounds, then if you want to invest more in an outboard phono, do it then. Does your 7002 have wooden cheeks, or is it bare metal? My main amp is a KA-8006 with wooden cheeks. Looks gorgeous and sounds even better! You can see it here when Pete (pete_mac) and John (skippy124) Mac did their restoration for me: http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php?/topic/29798-ka-8006-a-kenwood-recapping-and-restoration-odyssey/page__hl__ka-8006 D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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