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    Can a Technics SL-1200G challenge the state of the art?

    How does the time step power supply compare to the original one?
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    Can a Technics SL-1200G challenge the state of the art?

    Thanks for the info look forward to the photos, is it the blackbird arm you have ordered?
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    Can a Technics SL-1200G challenge the state of the art?

    I opened up the 1200G and it looks a bit complicated to fit a different arm. I would be most interested to see how it is done, please let me know :)
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    Can a Technics SL-1200G challenge the state of the art?

    I have no experience of the Sony and EMT you mention, however imho the current 1200G is a very different beast to it’s predecessors. A few years ago Fremer posted recordings of his then TT of choice (Continuum Audio Labs) compared to the SL1200G, the difference was marginal. Prior to my 1200 I...
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    Oxford Acoustics Crystal Reference

    Very interesting bit of audio history there. Sad to hear of Howard's passing I bought some Isobariks from him and talked to him about further developing a tone arm I had built back in the 1980s.
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    Can a Technics SL-1200G challenge the state of the art?

    I bought the SL1200G a couple years ago. I chatted to Arthur at the Bristol show last year and a couple of people who have used his mods. I ended up getting an achromat and houdini, they both helped to make an improvement. I had a Kuzma XL/dc 4pt for many years - I dont miss it at all, the...
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    Can a Technics SL-1200G challenge the state of the art?

    I heard a 1210 with the supertrac and it sounded very good. I have a SL1200G and thought about fitting the Blackbird - does look like a bit of a mission to do on a 1200G though.
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    Experience with Mola Mola Lupe

    Very interesting and also reassuring to see confirmation of my own findings. I downsized a few years ago due to a house move and settled on the Mola Makua pre with the built in Dac (Tambaqui) and phono (Lupe) as a compact alternative to my Ypsilon VPS100 phono and Ypsilon PTS pre amp and...
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    Kuzma Stabi R compared to a Garrard 301/401??

    No worries Don glad to be of some help. Dave
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    Kuzma Stabi R compared to a Garrard 301/401??

    The Technics is improved with a Funk Firm Achromat and better headshell. Also the Funk houdini with the right cartridge can be very helpful and can take the arm out of the equation to some extent. Also I do like the accuracy of tone you get with the direct drive it is amazing for the price. But...
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    Kuzma Stabi R compared to a Garrard 301/401??

    The 4pt was the original one 11 inch I think so slightly shorter than ref313. From memory I feel the 313 was a bit more relaxed. It tracked very well and produced a more engaging sound than the SME 20/20, I had previosly , when I first explored purchasing the XL. This was in a side by side...
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    Kuzma Stabi R compared to a Garrard 301/401??

    I had a Kuzma XL later upped to XL DC for many years with 2 arms, 4pt and ref 313, Lyra Atlas - great sounding TT . I had to downsize the system a couple of years ago for a house move. I was thinking of ditching vinyl but I still had a couple of thousand LPs so I purchased a Technics SL1200G...
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    Kuzma 4 Point 9

    I used the 4pt with my Kuzma XL x 4 , latterly the DC version, since 2010 and enjoyed them immensely. A couple of years ago I had to relocate and consequently needed to downsize my system. I now run a Technics SL1200GR with some modifications and am staggered to realise it outperforms my...
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    Martin Logan 11a suitable power amp

    Hi, am thinking of getting a pair of Martin Logan 11a speakers, I am moving and need to downsize. I would need a suitable power amp, not sure if valve or solid state works best with them, also something sensibly priced in the UK, ie; 4-6k gbp. Would be grateful for any experience members have...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Can only concur with nenon's comments here. Having spent a considerable amount of time on audiophile style during the last year eventually constructing a server that out performs the commercial servers I have tried (not SGM :D), playing files locally from NVMe storage is the way to go. I guess...
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    The argument for/against room treatment

    Some interesting info on room treatment
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    Totaldac versus Rockna Wavedream?

    I have a Lampizator GG and have gradually improved the streaming facility (playing local files) from lap top, 1st diy server through to my latest server build (photo attached). Each build has improved the sound coming from the GG, I tried an Auralic server streamer and it was not as good...
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    Zero Distortion: Tango Time

    1 The Sea And Sinbad's Ship 10:05 2 The Story Of The Kalandar Prince 11:11 3 The Young Prince And The Young Princess 9:36 4 Festival At Baghdad - The Sea 12:26 Total Time: 43:18
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    Zero Distortion: Tango Time

    Found this excellent sounding Scheherazade second hand. Kuzma XL DC, 4pt arm, Lyra Atlas, Ypsilon pre and phono
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    Fellas! Show me thy Cellas!

    Starker Mercury cd rip - diy server & Lampizator
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    Fellas! Show me thy Cellas!

    Dvorak emi Tortellier 1979 - Kuzma XL dc, Ypsilon VPS-100, Lyra atlas
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    Totaldac versus Rockna Wavedream?

    I use a Lampi GG with KR242s, they produce excellent dynamics. However the streamer/network can influence the sound including dynamics as much as the DAC. The GG has responded to bespoke streaming and network set up incredibly.
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Thanks Alex
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Thank you for the replies. Will the planet tech SFPs mentioned earlier fit the ER and sonor FMC
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    not having any optical fibre experience can anyone tell me how I could implement these SFPs with my etherRegen?
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    Anyone connecting Lampizator PACIFIC Dac using RCA connections

    https://www.furmanpower.com/ I use an older ref 16amp (uk) for my digital side.
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    Pacific dac: Lampizator's new top of the line dac

    I have a 4 yr old much modded GG1. I had quite a few issues with it after an upgrade to take 242s and almost gave up on it, Ked persuaded me to persevere. After numerous repair trips it sounds wonderful. The KR anniversary 5U4G and KR 242s have proved to be an excellent combination . I have just...
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    Brinkmann Balance.

    Precisely, as you say there are many excellent turntables - we all have our individual listening priorities that will influence equipment purchasing decisions. Plus being lucky enough to be able to make a choice by comparing two or three contenders all fitted with the same arm, cart and through...
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    Brinkmann Balance.

    yes I take your point - your hifi odessy has taken you far and wide and must be fun and informative. if you weren't a commitment phobe ha ha and purchased a brinkman or Motus, and everything else you would need, my guess is you would probably want to change or upgrade sooner or later. When you...
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    Brinkmann Balance.

    I have a Kuzma XLDC (4pt and ref 313 arms) which I am very pleased with. I don't think it lacks flow - Ked has heard it a few times and I am guessing it is not his cup of tea, he has not actually commented on on the sound of the TT (probably out of politeness!) - we have usually been comparing...

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