TT Lighting

[Audire]

I hope this is the right place for such a post. If not, I apologize in advance.

After many years I'm finally getting a new TT. Up to a few hours ago, I was planning on the J. Sikora Standard Max Line - awesome sound. However, since this is going in our Great Room, my wife (who wants a TT as well) said she liked the looks of my other consideration - Bergmann Glader with Tri-Planar U-12 Arm. She likes the cleaner lines, etc. Of course, I just want the best sound ... but I don't think I'll be disappointed with either.

Anyway, while the TT decision is still going on, I was wondering which TT light everyone here uses on their TT? Noise also enters into the picture with a light directly over the TT. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

 

[Mike Lavigne]

I hope this is the right place for such a post. If not, I apologize in advance.

After many years I'm finally getting a new TT. Up to a few hours ago, I was planning on the J. Sikora Standard Max Line - awesome sound. However, since this is going in our Great Room, my wife (who wants a TT as well) said she liked the looks of my other consideration - Bergmann Glader with Tri-Planar U-12 Arm. She likes the cleaner lines, etc. Of course, I just want the best sound ... but I don't think I'll be disappointed with either.

Anyway, while the TT decision is still going on, I was wondering which TT light everyone here uses on their TT? Noise also enters into the picture with a light directly over the TT. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

i use 4 of these. it does use a SMPS but it's located far from the lamp, and should be plugged into a circuit isolated from your signal path.

Z-Bar Gen 4 Floor Lamp by Koncept at Lumens.com

Purchase the Z-Bar Gen 4 Floor Lamp by Koncept today. Free shipping on most orders and guaranteed low prices at Lumens.com.

www.ylighting.com

here is a picture from last year when i only used three.

 

[Audire]

Mike,

Many thanks and thanks for the link as well.

 

[Mike Lavigne]

full disclosure; those three lamps above are slightly different from the Gen 3 version in the link i provided.

this newest version has a solid light bar across, instead of the little round light points. so i took a hole punch and electricians tape and covered the solid light bar with the tape to mimic the same look for my fourth lamp so it matches. this newer version has an advantage over the older versions in that the adjustment is on the top so it's easy to reach. the old one's have the adjustment lower on the stem and so i have to go behind my tt's to adjust them.

the tape thing works perfectly, and the LED's, which last 30,000 hours, do not give off any heat, so the tape stays perfectly fine.

 

[Audire]

full disclosure; those three lamps above are slightly different from the Gen 3 version in the link i provided.

this newest version has a solid light bar across, instead of the little round light points. so i took a hole punch and electricians tape and covered the solid light bar with the tape to mimic the same look for my fourth lamp so it matches. this newer version has an advantage over the older versions in that the adjustment is on the top so it's easy to reach. the old one's have the adjustment lower on the stem and so i have to go behind my tt's to adjust them.

the tape thing works perfectly, and the LED's, which last 30,000 hours, do not give off any heat, so the tape stays perfectly fine.

That‘s extremely innovative. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Vinyl Valet]

UberLight Flex Turntable Lamp

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

chart lamps for boats are very useful for this purpose

LEIA1 USB Reading Light Long Flexible Arm

Leia is our most exclusive series of reading lights and wall lights. With a design inspired by interior design, it brings a classy but yet a modern look to your boat. The series consists of three reading lights, three wall lights, and now four reading light with a flexible arm. All the lights in...

www.batsystem.com

LED-vegglampe Sten dimmes med bevegelsesstyring

LED-vegglampe Sten dimmes med bevegelsesstyring til gode priser online ✓ Best kvalitet ✓ Høyt servicenivå ✓ Enkel og sikker betaling ✓ Kompetente rådgivere » Bestill nå!

www.lampegiganten.no

 

[TLi]

This LED flexible lamp from IKEA works perfectly for me.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

This LED flexible lamp from IKEA works perfectly for me. View attachment 84321 View attachment 84321

Good idea.I should get one of these myself .

 

[Audire]

My dealer’s wife is into sewing - big time. He using a sewing machine light for his TTs. He's giving me one, so I’m trying it out first.


UberLight Flex 3200TL Led Task Light, Clamp

 

[bonzo75]

I use 4 of these. it does use a SMPS but it's located far from the lamp, and should be plugged into a circuit isolated from your signal path.

Lol I love this level of detail. Only you can achieve this

 

[XCop5089]

I bought a portable LED dimmable reading lamp from Amazon UK for about £20 GBP.

MoKo LED Desk Lamp, Portable Dimmable Reading Lamp with built-in 1100mAh Rechargeable Battery, Flexible Goose Neck Touch Control Table Light with Stepless Brightness for Home Office - Black : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Great prices on your favourite Home brands, and free delivery on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

It has a rechargeable battery fitted, with a USB plug to accept a cable from an appropriate charger, so no permanent mains connection or noisy SMPS.

 

[XCop5089]

I bought a portable LED dimmable reading lamp from Amazon UK for about £20 GBP.

MoKo LED Desk Lamp, Portable Dimmable Reading Lamp with built-in 1100mAh Rechargeable Battery, Flexible Goose Neck Touch Control Table Light with Stepless Brightness for Home Office - Black : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Great prices on your favourite Home brands, and free delivery on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

It has a rechargeable battery fitted, with a USB plug to accept a cable from an appropriate charger, so no permanent mains connection or noisy SMPS.

 

[Audire]

XCop5089, Thats very nice!!!

 

[djsina2]

Someone on this forum mentioned these lights before https://www.littlite.com/. I was surprised to see it’s right down the street from me. Support made in the USA (if you’re in the USA)!

 

[No Regrets]

I love what both Mike and TLi have come up with. I've been just using a Tiffany floor standing lamp next to my turntable and it radiates enough light for me to be able to see what I'm doing.



Best wishes,
Don

 

[Audire]

The Uber light mentioned above. We’ve ordered two more, one for the TT and one for the CD Rack. They come in different configurations - clip on and solid - both with various lighting configurations.

 

[Ron Resnick]

i use 4 of these. it does use a SMPS but it's located far from the lamp, and should be plugged into a circuit isolated from your signal path.

Z-Bar Gen 4 Floor Lamp by Koncept at Lumens.com

Purchase the Z-Bar Gen 4 Floor Lamp by Koncept today. Free shipping on most orders and guaranteed low prices at Lumens.com.

www.ylighting.com

here is a picture from last year when i only used three.

View attachment 82439

I just ordered one of these, in the "cool" daylight color temperature.

 

[No Regrets]

The Uber light mentioned above. We’ve ordered two more, one for the TT and one for the CD Rack. They come in different configurations - clip on and solid - both with various lighting configurations.

View attachment 86235

I really like your storage cabinet for your records. Where do you find something like that?
Best wishes,
Don

 

[Audire]

I really like your storage cabinet for your records. Where do you find something like that?
Best wishes,
Don

Esty of all places. Paul P. manages RecordCabinets. They come in multiple stain preferences and configurations. Mine holds app 600 lps, others hold many more. Paul does exceptional work. Quick delivery too.