Hydrology Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, audiome said: What’s so good about it? Performance. Build Quality. Looks. Things that can only be understood after a listen, like most hifi. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiome Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Hydrology said: Performance. Build Quality. Looks. Things that can only be understood after a listen, like most hifi. What have u got currently may I ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 minute ago, audiome said: What have u got currently may I ask Project RPM10.1 as per my avatar (to the left over there <--------) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider27 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Hydrology said: Project RPM10.1 as per my avatar (to the left over there <--------) The Luxman PD171A should match made in heaven with your Luxman L-550AX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Spider27 said: The Luxman PD171A should match made in heaven with your Luxman L-550AX Agreed, if I wasn't looking to upgrade to the Kii Three actives!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiome Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Spider27 said: The Luxman PD171A should match made in heaven with your Luxman L-550AX its the tonearm and cartridge that makes the most different in sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Thorens Prestige is a classic . Can be bought for around $35,000 This was just purchased by a Russian Audiophile ....Great Look http://www.highendaudio.nl/en/apparatuur/thorens-prestige-with-sme-3012rg-limited-edition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 13 minutes ago, audiome said: its the tonearm and cartridge that makes the most different in sound No one denies this is true, but build quality of the unit itself is still important, as is looks for most people. If the tonearm and cart are the only thing, why would TechTas make the AirForce Zero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiome Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Hydrology said: No one denies this is true, but build quality of the unit itself is still important, as is looks for most people. If the tonearm and cart are the only thing, why would TechTas make the AirForce Zero? totally agreed as everything in it makes a different. I just cant see y that luxman been your Dream!! why not techdas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 minute ago, audiome said: totally agreed as everything in it makes a different. I just cant see y that luxman been your Dream!! why not techdas? Because I want a dream I can reach! And I find the TechDas ugly, but mostly cant afford. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kryten2001 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 On 13/05/2019 at 4:12 PM, Cigar nuke said: Luxman PD-171A TT porn in my book. Anyone care to comment ‘cause I might actually buy it!... Yeah I recently bought one of these, very happy with it. Built like a tank and very reasonably priced for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kryten2001 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 44 minutes ago, Stump said: This was just purchased by a Russian Audiophile ....Great Look Sorry mate but that looks revolting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiome Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 42 minutes ago, Hydrology said: Because I want a dream I can reach! And I find the TechDas ugly, but mostly cant afford. maybe something else. I just cant see that luxman been a good tt. Isolation and speed is what makes a good tt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, audiome said: maybe something else. I just cant see that luxman been a good tt. Isolation and speed is what makes a good tt. So what make you think the Luxman doesn't have both? Have you heard one? One of the strengths of the Luxman is isolation - you can smack the plinth and hear ZERO feedback through the system, but I guess Luxman owners should be aiming for lower than zero? Edited May 15, 2019 by Hydrology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, kryten2001 said: Sorry mate but that looks revolting. Beauty is in the "Eyes Of The Owner" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiome Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 minute ago, Hydrology said: So what make you think the Luxman doesn't have both? Have you heard one? no i didn't heard one and i shouldnt assume. my mistake. I always like to read up how it was made and how the tonearm sit and whats the quality of the tonearm. i also like to know if it flexible in term of changing the tonearm to certain length of if i can add on the motor of this tt is AC synchronous motor and i cant see what special about it. There is no external power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) .... Edited May 15, 2019 by rantan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I like that St. Patrick's Day Thorens model (green!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kryten2001 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, audiome said: no i didn't heard one and i shouldnt assume. my mistake. I always like to read up how it was made and how the tonearm sit and whats the quality of the tonearm. i also like to know if it flexible in term of changing the tonearm to certain length of if i can add on the motor of this tt is AC synchronous motor and i cant see what special about it. There is no external power You can change the tonearm easily if you like, in fact they make a model that comes without a tonearm if you want to bolt on your own. http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=8 Not sure what you meant about 'speed' being an issue. You might want to look into how these things control their speeds (microprocessor controlled with a window stroboscope) before assuming anything there. It's a great table for what they cost. If you're in the 'lightweight is better' camp though, then this table is not for you. It's a big bertha built specifically to induce hernias. Edited May 15, 2019 by kryten2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiome Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 17 minutes ago, kryten2001 said: You can change the tonearm easily if you like, in fact they make a model that comes without a tonearm if you want to bolt on your own. http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=8 Not sure what you meant about 'speed' being an issue. You might want to look into how these things control their speeds (microprocessor controlled with a window stroboscope) before assuming anything there. It's a great table for what they cost. If you're in the 'lightweight is better' camp though, then this table is not for you. It's a big bertha built specifically to induce hernias. guys please dont get me wrong. I never heard this tt before but what im saying to him is why is it your dream? why wont be it something higher. Sorry if i offended anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kryten2001 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 16 minutes ago, audiome said: Sorry if i offended anyone Didn't offend me... Just trying to point out some misconceptions in your assumptions, that's all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar nuke Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, kryten2001 said: Yeah I recently bought one of these, very happy with it. Built like a tank and very reasonably priced for what it is. What cartridge suits? What cart dou you use with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar nuke Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Please, keep the comments coming. Good discussion and I am in the market for new TT under $12,000 with arm. So you are helping me a lot. Aesthetics are important to me. The Luxman looks lux. I really like the led stylus light. I own a Clearaudio innovation wood with very expensive cart (titaniumv2) and I would really appreciate a light like that in the dark after a few Lagavulins! I’m keen on the Kiseki purple cart - now idea why. I just like wood! Is it too big and heavy for this TT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kryten2001 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Cigar nuke said: What cartridge suits? What cart dou you use with it? I mainly use an Ortofon Cadenza Black, but also an Ortofon 2M black when I want something a bit more bombastic. Edited May 15, 2019 by kryten2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar nuke Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 minute ago, kryten2001 said: I mainly use an Ortofon Candenza Black, but also an Ortofon 2M black when I want something a bit more bombastic. Really? How often do you change your cart? Or do you have two tonearms.....doesn’t look like this thing takes two tonearms. Isn’t changing carts for certain types of music a pain the buttocks?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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