Ra ..... Utopia.
401/Micro Seiki/ Scheu rig.
This is I think my favorite Utopia album. |
Bonny Light Horseman "S/T"
I'm still grateful to James @spiritofradio , for turning me on to this great record! |
Arlo Guthrie - Hobo’s Lullaby. WB 1972 |
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Never even heard of it Slaw.
I had forgotten just how great Ra is.
Side 2 is extra special but they must have been on some really good drugs at the time.
I mean Singring and the Glass Guitar is outlandish but spectacular at the same time. |
@uberwaltz,
Hope you and others seek it out. |
To paraphrase Lowell George;
I met a Sapphire in Georgia
and it felt all right
spinning some vinyl
On the SOTA tonight... |
I always wanted a SOTA . Had an opportunity to buy one locally, didn’t pan out. I assume it’s still sitting unused. Very sad. Frankly, after all of the blood, sweat and tears, I'm very happy with what I have now!
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Al Green - Green is Blues
nice :-) |
@tomic601 To paraphrase Lowell George;
I met a Sapphire in Georgia
and it felt all right
spinning some vinyl
On the SOTA tonight... After further thought. I bought the SOTA. Let the fun begin 😁 Thanks for your consultation Jim. |
Sarah Jarozs "Undercurrent" |
Keep us posted Brian @bkeske |
@slaw
Oh I will. I feel good about this. Not a big fan of the all oak finish, but sound before aesthetics. And heck, could always find a cabinet maker re-stain and finish it.
Can’t thank all enough for your help on this move.
Now for an arm.
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@bkeske,
I don't have any experience, but the Zeta arm recommended by @bdp24 , is very inexpensive for it's price/performance. |
Right on Brian !!!! The SOTA is also an incremental growth platform vs. the MoFi ( which is a good deck for sure )
ok ten vinyl let’s help Brian find an arm. His table came with the super arm board which is > $200 so take that into consideration... |
Tony Joe White - That on the Road Look
Live
what a great groove.... possibly a condo eviction record.... SPL !!!! |
Still have my tt project in the back of my mind. It will use the SOTA/Phoenix Engineering motor/psu/tach. I’ve had the outboard motor enclosure top plate, machined out of 6061 aluminum. Got a VPI Super Platter/ bearing in the wings, as well as my ET 2.5/set-up.....also a Moerch DP 8 |
The Band - S/T second album. Capitol 1969 |
@bkeske,
Again, no personal experience...
Audiomods
Kuzma |
The Flaming Lips "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots" German pressing/red vinyl. Amazing! |
@slaw
Thanks man. I’m going to initially try to use the higher end armboard that is coming with it. Drilled for a Jelco, or at least meets the spec: 214mm from the spindle and 30mm hole.
If that doesn’t work at first, then look for an alternative. |
OK Brian,
It's just so much fun helping others spend their money! |
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Vintage Crack Audio - The First Hit is Free ! |
I have heard the Kuzma, fantastic ridged arm... Was on my shortlist but who is selling one for $ 1 k ? |
I think an ET-2 would be excellent also |
Herbie Hancock - Get on Down
dynamic - excellent drums and horn, super tight band... |
Didn't know of a price object but considered it in my recommendations |
Donald Fagen - The Nightfly. WB 1983 |
Actually, take a look at the Funk Firm site. They seem to have addressed past issues.
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Astra ..... Asia.
Good show Brian!
keep your eye on that eBay Jelco.
With all the accessories if it stays below $1k I think it would be a great start. |
I had seen a Kuzma 9" arm for under $1500.00 in the past |
@uberwaltz Good show Brian!
keep your eye on that eBay Jelco.
With all the accessories if it stays below $1k I think it would be a great start. Thats the one I’m concentrating on right now. I will go a bit above $1,000 to get it, and that is worth it, especially with the Audioquest cable. If it comes in below $1,000 I would consider it a great deal, and my total investment around $2,000....which would please me greatly. |
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Wait....”total investment” isn’t realistic considering the rabbit hole I just leaped into 😁
At least it would be a very solid start |
FWIW, the Marc Tunis phono cable upgraded w/ KLE Absolute Harmony RCAs is a killer!!!!! Bought the KLE from www.partsconnexion.com. at 33% discount. Total investment under $300.00. I say yay!!!! |
I better not start on how dark and deep these rabbit holes can get....😁😁.
Saying that I am pretty content with the range of carts and TT I have at my disposal right now although I do consider the Rega arm on the Avid to be it's weak link.
Doh, I'm teetering on the edge of that hole......🤔🤔 |
Total cost of that phono cable Slaw?? |
I'm already dreading my end of day, end of listening for several days
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@slaw Bought the KLE from www.partsconnexion.com. at 33% discount.
Total investment under $300.00. I’ll definitely keep it mind. But, just ordered 2 sets of Audio Envy IC’s. So, trying to go slow, lol. Right.....😁 |
Cool beans! Slaw! Another possibility for tonearm Brian. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233629797467Origin live. Drrsutliff swears by them, he has two mounted right now but higher up the food chain. Supposed to fit anywhere a Rega will. Think there are a couple on the Gon too. Something I am considering to replace my Rega arm down the road. |
@bkeske,
I love and respect @noromance journey.
His use of Jelco arms are well written.
Having said that, he was recently found to have a cart/arm mismatch after his years of experience.
I therefore don’t have love for Jelco.
My very first high end arm, Audioquest PT.5 . Manufactured by Jelco.
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I'm already dreading my end of day, end of listening for several days Shame. Fortunately It looks like a down week next week so should make up for lost vinyl playback. In-between knocking items off the honey dew list of course. |
The Dream Academy - S/T. WB 1983 |
@slaw that Audioquest arm was a great deal :-) remember the AQ-404 ? |
@uberwaltz Within my targeted price range. Will look into the mounting specs closer. Another possibility for tonearm Brian.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233629797467
Origin live.
Drrsutliff swears by them, he has two mounted right now but higher up the food chain |
IF anyone knows of a Kuzma 9” in that range, please let me know.
also Donna at SOTA is an Origin Live dealer - good synergy:-))) |
Monday Morning... Fleetwood |
IF I was in Seattle I would send Brian the FT-3 to get him rolling |
Record #3 from my Treasury of Music mono box set.
Tchaikovsky piano concerto #1 in B flat minor.
Conducted by Anatole Fistoulari. |
