I heard that Technics with the Airtight Opus at Munich. Tough to say anything about what it sounded like though, but had bass.
what would YOU choose over Artisan Fidelity?
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I heard that Technics with the Airtight Opus at Munich. Tough to say anything about what it sounded like though, but had bass.
thekong, Thank you for answering my question. Your post agrees with my contention that it has more to do with specific design implementation than it does with drive typology. We have not discussed bass extension or impact as opposed to quantity and quality. IMO, if bass is of good quality, all the rest seems to be right, ie real or natural, lifelike in terms of extension, impact, texture, color etc. "Quantity" implies to me big, full, loud, as in amount of bass. Perhaps the OP can clarify his goals.
Hello again Peter
In my own muddled way I was trying to communicate what sort of bass I'm seeking by invoking a 25k sound system in a large warehouse playing drum and bass at war volume to a few thousand people.
If you're unfamiliar with the experience and genre, the best way to describe the challenge to a system is to imagine a huge natural amphitheatre filled with blue- painted, iron - age nutjobs tranced out on magic mushrooms and beating a multitude of drums,
while at the back some lunatic is banging two planets together.
This would be the effect I'm going for..
Hullooo XV-1
The problem is that to audition either would involve transatlantic travel...which as a cannabis user is something I'm truly not a big fan of. If it were to visit Boulder that might not be an issue...but AF are based in the mid west, if I recall?
I did have a chat with Chris at Artisan Fidelity about EMT turntables.
If I remember correctly he felt that the 927 was the one to go for.
And also that going down that route might not leave much change from $60k...so for me the AF Technics sp10 ngs might be the way to go
If I remember correctly he felt that the 927 was the one to go for.
And also that going down that route might not leave much change from $60k...so for me the AF Technics sp10 ngs might be the way to go
Yes my apologies you're referring to EMT arm and cartridge
My intention, whichever tt I choose, is to buy a complete package including arm and cartridge in order to avoid compatibility issues
Emt
If Artisan can drill and mount the EMT arm you should have no problem. Regardless of the arm, based on your comments about the sound you like, you should listen to an EMT JSD s75 or other similar cartridge. It has the powerful bass you are looking for as well as defined highs. The Garrard 301 plays big sound and so does an EMT cartridge.
If Artisan can drill and mount the EMT arm you should have no problem. Regardless of the arm, based on your comments about the sound you like, you should listen to an EMT JSD s75 or other similar cartridge. It has the powerful bass you are looking for as well as defined highs. The Garrard 301 plays big sound and so does an EMT cartridge.
rim drives have great bass, no doubt due to massive torque
sounds like you will need a plinth that can accommodate multiple arms
AF111 will allow multiple arms at expense
direct drives also have good bass
you could get a technics sp10 and plinth made which will accept multiple arms
if you want thundering bass get this :-
sounds like you will need a plinth that can accommodate multiple arms
AF111 will allow multiple arms at expense
direct drives also have good bass
you could get a technics sp10 and plinth made which will accept multiple arms
if you want thundering bass get this :-
You could always buy a fully functional Technics SL1000 mk3 for less than the 10K credit you would receive if you had a SP10Mk3 donor for Artisan.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Technics...033263?hash=item41c94b5b6f:g:nd8AAOSwwzhZTKXb
This way you can listen to it as designed - even put a new tonearm onto it like i have done - then trade it to Artisan for 10K if you wanted the Artisan treatment.
cheers
That's very helpful, thank you.
I see you also use Stealth cables. Can I ask which variety?
I was told the Metacarbon is especially good for bass.
Speaking of, is that five subwoofers you are using, and any chance of a pic?
Interesting concept...
As an aside, I've just become very distracted looking at vintage Technics gear.
Like this:
That's really interesting...can I ask what you feel it would bring to the table
(pun not intended)
compared to your other turntables?
For me...it's the direct drive option. Both of my current tables are belt driven. This is the table I would buy if I were in the mood and wanted to spend the money.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/t...142156862855&gclid=CIvkx7GU69QCFcGGaQodFsIOHw
Yes I think the same turntable /arm /cartridge combination will most likely be my next major purchase.
I prefer the jade finish of the 501 statement on the AF website, and might succumb to the fashion for two arms
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You're choice of deck spans many types - Belts/DD/Idler - arguably a laudable approach because it is application, not type so to speak. If you have the money consider the Saskia Idler, if you can source one a Micro Seiki (there's a brilliant thread about them).
the Audio Note reference (3 motor belt drive) is supposed to be a step forward from the wonderful Voyd Reference and to my ears at least seemed to be the closest to 'all things to all men'
What country are you in my friend?
I'm in the uk
The Voyd was the stuff of legend when I was going through the ranks.
I'm not familiar with the Saskia , I'll do some research.
Thank you for your input
The Voyd was the stuff of legend when I was going through the ranks.
I'm not familiar with the Saskia , I'll do some research.
Thank you for your input
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