It came down right now to investing my money in a SOTA R2R deck or digital front-end. That was a no brainer. Tape--->Records--->Digital. Tape is invaluable reference for reviewing especially when it comes to turntables and cartridges.
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It came down right now to investing my money in a SOTA R2R deck or digital front-end. That was a no brainer. Tape--->Records--->Digital. Tape is invaluable reference for reviewing especially when it comes to turntables and cartridges.
Yes, an old Sony SCD-1 and a Altis Audio Reference 24/96 DAC (tube analog section) and CDTIII transport. The Altis is still one of the most listenable CD players I've heard and it's a decade old.
Not in three-four years I reckon.
Yes have DVD-A, SACD and CDs. On occassion, will bring some CDs along when renting a car.
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do you think there will be a thread like this in 20years called look at all these lovely looking Cd players/Servers
My 30year old oracle still gets the " Ooh thats lovely , what is it " Even my 50year old garrard still gets comments
My 30year old oracle still gets the " Ooh thats lovely , what is it " Even my 50year old garrard still gets comments
Thorens TD 126 electronic with Koshin Lustre arm GST 801 and FR-7 cart.
The lift (up and down) as well as the stop + lift at the end of the Lp is fully controlled by the buttons
The lift (up and down) as well as the stop + lift at the end of the Lp is fully controlled by the buttons
Yes - but you need to be trained again. Cause we are now used to do everything manually - It is not so easy
Yes - but you need to be trained again. Cause we are now used to do everything manually - It is not so easy
-----My Sony Linear Tracking turntable is fully Automatic with all the buttons you want. :b
And on the other way, my Pioneer Belt-Drive turntable is fully Manual. :b
So, conclusion: I can navigate easily between the two different technologies.
...And much much more.
Hi Airbearing,
picked up today both units so will try and see "hear" and difference. The motor unit has some weight to it i comparison to the SDS but both finishes are nice. Are you using the supplied power cables, if not what are you using and was were the differences if any.
Dump the stock cords. Even HW will tell you that
I've used some old Shunyata as well as ESP AC cords that were lying around with great success. Be careful though: need a "light" cord or the weight of the PC (yeah and try to find a light PC nowadays!) will strain the motor or SDS connection.
Hi Dev,
excellent. yes I am using the supplied cables between motor unit and SDS, for the power cable I have my own 240V cables. Now you will experience how you you can adjust absolutely precisely in very small steps via the SDS. Enjoy and let me know how it works, also in comparison to the stand alone MS unit.
excellent. yes I am using the supplied cables between motor unit and SDS, for the power cable I have my own 240V cables. Now you will experience how you you can adjust absolutely precisely in very small steps via the SDS. Enjoy and let me know how it works, also in comparison to the stand alone MS unit.
