I went with a Decware ZP3, Ortofon MM Black and a Soundsmith Carmen med compliance.
If I wouldn't have done the tape option on the Decware and just picked up the Ortofon MM Black. Under 2K Total.. 590. for just the cart no mounting kit. 1300.00 for the Phono stage.
The problem is the 5-8 month wait. I'm at 23 weeks now. 5 months 3 weeks, for the The Decware.
Herron, top of the line for the money and quality.. FET gain stage followed by valves and HIGH quality parts.. Very good idea...
Less money and still a lot of versatility, The Puffin.. Nothing glamorous but sure a little workhorse with TONS of options, an almost cult following and GREAT support by the manufacture (LOL army of one I think).
I would look into a motor kit. Just the electric side, UNLESS the motor has a knock.. there is a kit for that too.. The caps need an update, The RCAs and power cable. The tone arm could always sound better with a wire upgrade, BUT One potato at a time AY..
First service the plater/spindle (oil) and change the RCAs, power cable and caps. Add a dampening kit for the chassis and gummy puffers (dampening biscuits) to the spring kits. About 3 hours unless you have to do a motor knock kit (Add 24 hours for drying) 1-2 hours depending whether you mount or dismount the motor.
The plinth there are a few options there...
Well that's what I do, have done, and will probably keep doing.. :-)
Regards
If I wouldn't have done the tape option on the Decware and just picked up the Ortofon MM Black. Under 2K Total.. 590. for just the cart no mounting kit. 1300.00 for the Phono stage.
The problem is the 5-8 month wait. I'm at 23 weeks now. 5 months 3 weeks, for the The Decware.
Herron, top of the line for the money and quality.. FET gain stage followed by valves and HIGH quality parts.. Very good idea...
Less money and still a lot of versatility, The Puffin.. Nothing glamorous but sure a little workhorse with TONS of options, an almost cult following and GREAT support by the manufacture (LOL army of one I think).
I would look into a motor kit. Just the electric side, UNLESS the motor has a knock.. there is a kit for that too.. The caps need an update, The RCAs and power cable. The tone arm could always sound better with a wire upgrade, BUT One potato at a time AY..
First service the plater/spindle (oil) and change the RCAs, power cable and caps. Add a dampening kit for the chassis and gummy puffers (dampening biscuits) to the spring kits. About 3 hours unless you have to do a motor knock kit (Add 24 hours for drying) 1-2 hours depending whether you mount or dismount the motor.
The plinth there are a few options there...
Well that's what I do, have done, and will probably keep doing.. :-)
Regards