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Originally Posted by Twodogs
Interesting post, you are way ahead of me on the TT front. I'm just starting to get a grasp on proper setup and what not. I read some good reviews on the LO Benz, and some not so good ones on the HO. I imagine I'm approaching "diminishing returns" with this, as I my ears are not the best. I plan to mount it on a 300 arm installed on a Rega Planar 3, and run it through either a a Markof stepup, or Audio Alchemy "Vac-in-a-box". I may end up experimenting with re-configuring a Hag Bugle gain to run LO as well. CD and Tape, just don't get me in the same place as good quality vinyl.  |
Doesn't sound like you're behind me...sound like you're in front of me.
Using a Audio Retroflex LT76 (Rega Planet, tripod platter) ADC ALT1 Denon DL 160, and an old Rega Planar II SME IIIs SM/Dynavector. Planet through the pre on my Van Alstine Pat 5, Planar II through a Bellari VP 129.
I'm deaf as a stone, but I can still tell the difference.
I've been selling the SM/Dynavector short. I switched the tube in the Bellari from a RCA Black Plate to a Realistic Japanese gold pin...12AX7's.
This is the missing link. The Dynavector is kicking ass and taking names. I was kinda bummed out that I dropped $250 on the Dyna and the Denon was kicking it's ass on my lesser rig. The tube in the preamp was the problem...never cared for the Realistic with my Ortofons...but the Dynavector loves it.
This is a scary good combo, can only imagine what a decent rig sounds like. But I'm a poor boy, this is gonna have to be it.
Good luck with your rig,
Chas