Bang for the buck

Room treatments are a non-issue. Taken care of.

I've just picked up a technoarm and am listening as I write.

Big improvement! No comparison!

So what's next?

My pre is an Audible Illusions Modulus 3a and I'm very happy with it. Running Pearl Cryo tubes in the output stage and Amperex Orange Globes in the phono stage.

I've been playing a lot over the last week or so and have made good progress. Paying lots of attention to levelling the table, tracking weight, VTA, and anti-skate. Lots of replaying reference music. Great fun!

The new EVO III is starting to settle in nicely and the technoarm has made a big improvement to the sound.

I might go with the clamp and am currently looking at power supply options. I am, currently in the UK.

Cheers!

I also already have the tonearm decoupling kit installed. I'm just curious to see how far I can take this table.

I've been reading reports of the Orbe platter upgrade dampening the sound too much.

Anyone have any experience here?

Music tastes vary but I usually listen to jazz, electronic, classical, soul, blues...

Thanks Tom,

So you didn't go whole hog for the platter? On another list a member says it deadens the sound.

I don't want to splash out £400 only to regret it.

Well, I felt I've reached a plateau with the Gyro and decided to get another table.

I've bought an SME 20/2a with an SME V arm. The price was so good I just couldn't pass it up! It was a b'day present to myself.

I felt a little bad being at Michell's factory on Monday and chatting with the guys....great bunch!

Now, what can I expect as an improvement?

Cheers!