Turntables, Phono Stages and Cartridge Owners Roll Call

[Lizard King]

Hi
I'm new to the forum but not new to vinyls.
My present rig is...
Table - Denon DP400
Cart - AudioTechnica AT540ML
Phono - Musical Fidelity LP2Lx

Music -
Classic Rock & Blues
Jazz
Classical

 

[vmscbe1974]

Technics SL 1500 , nagaoka MP110 , SA 9100 , jean Hiraga power amp , JBL 4412a, Shure M44-7, Cambridge Audio p540

 

[eastofthesun]

Hi all, Have a decent mid level set up
TT - Transrotor Zet 1
Tone arm - SME 309
Cartridge - Koetsu Rosewood signature Platinum
Phono Stage- Transrotor 8,2 MC reference phono

Listen to jazz mainly and 70's & 80's rock . Some times give into death & thrash metal lol !
cheers

 

[sachu888]

Elec Miracord 770 III with Philips Gp400 cart,

Lenco L75 with Audio Technica AT15 Ea and DIY Schroeder Reference tonearm

Lenco L75 in a new plinth

Technics SP12

Phonostage
DIY CNC MM Phonostage https://www.audiokarma.org/forums/i...igh-end-phono-stage-no-expense-spared.371889/

Regards
Sachin

 

[Gerry_the_Merry]

Bravo, Sachu888! That is quite a collection. Lenco new plinth looks very nice...please post complete picture. When are you mounting SP12? Post that also.

My set up is
Garrard 301
SMEV 9" tonearm with its original wiring
AT-ART 9 Cartridge (currently stylus broken when I tried to mount the stylus guard, and forgot that it should not be front mounted but pressed up from the underside)
DIY Hynotoad Phonostage made by Joshua
For both tonearm to Phono and Phono to Amp, the IC is the same, and is Belden 8402 with switchcraft gold connectors.
Waiting for international freeze to end so that a cartridge can be imported.

 

[sachu888]

Nice setup Gerry. Garrard 301 and Hypnotoad AD797 MC phonostage is superb.

Regards
Sachin

 

[sanjivnayak]

Rega Planar3, Dual 721, Schiit Mani

 

[ajeshkumarts]

Current Turn Tables
Garrard 401 ( SME 3009 S2 Improved with Shure V15 Type III, EAR 834 P Clone)and SL 1200 MK3 ( Technics Tone Arm, Denon DL 110 )

https://imgur.com/a/irOgTIt

In Storage ( old photos taken on Mobile with low clarity)
Lenco L75/S and SL 3200

https://imgur.com/a/sgV0J6u

https://imgur.com/a/4iZM4E0

Other Cartridges : Ortofone OM 30, Shure M44 -7, DL -103
Phono Stages ( in Storage) : Hypnotoad AD797 MC phonostage, CNC MM Phono

 

[wlg]

OOps
Cartridge: Ortofon OMB10

I have ortofon stylus 10 sealed fits SUPER OM/OM/OMB/concord
wrong one sent to me, willing to sell at cost price $40/-
Pls check your cartridge, regarding the stylus
Rgds

 

[madman29]

I have ortofon stylus 10 sealed fits SUPER OM/OM/OMB/concord
wrong one sent to me, willing to sell at cost price $40/-
Pls check your cartridge, regarding the stylus
Rgds

But I have changed my system long ago. Right now I own a Technics SL1210 with nagaoka 110 cart

 

[peace_sells]

Technics SL 1500 turntable with Nagaoka MP 110 cartridge (don't have photo of this at the moment).

Here's my new setup which I recently purchased: Denon DP-55L with Technics EPC 270C (also have another Nagaoka MP 110). I'm using the phono preamp of my Sansui AU-666. I have very limited experience with phono preamps, but this is easily the best phono preamp I've had yet.

 

[Sushant Sharma]

Technics SL 1500 turntable with Nagaoka MP 110 cartridge (don't have photo of this at the moment).

Here's my new setup which I recently purchased: Denon DP-55L with Technics EPC 270C (also have another Nagaoka MP 110). I'm using the phono preamp of my Sansui AU-666. I have very limited experience with phono preamps, but this is easily the best phono preamp I've had yet.

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Congratulations on the new set up. The Dp55L looks great. I wish you had put up a photo of the buttons lit up. great acquisitions both. Enjoy

 

[sachu888]

I wanted to test the SP12, It was in a box in non working condition for more than 5 years. I recapped it and replaced the faulty transistor. I have a jelco SA50 tonearm, gifted by a dear friend.I rewired it with cheap Philips earphone wires. I didn't have the cartridge mounting hardware , so I tied it with headshell using cable tie, no alignment done. Tonearm is mounted on EPE polythene foam and supported by books. I really liked the sound and tt is holding proper speed.

Here is a small video. Kindly excuse me for bad recording

Regards
Sachin

 

[reubensm]

I wanted to test the SP12, It was in a box in non working condition for more than 5 years. I recapped it and replaced the faulty transistor. I have a jelco SA50 tonearm, gifted by a dear friend.I rewired it with cheap Philips earphone wires. I didn't have the cartridge mounting hardware , so I tied it with headshell using cable tie, no alignment done. Tonearm is mounted on EPE polythene foam and supported by books. I really liked the sound and tt is holding proper speed.

Here is a small video. Kindly excuse me for bad recording

Regards
Sachin

The SP12 is a very under-rated deck, great deck on getting it back into action. Sounds great. Well done!!

 

[Record Player]

Sounds lovely Sachin ! Can just imagine what this will sound like with a plinth.

 

[reubensm]

Current Turn Tables
Garrard 401 ( SME 3009 S2 Improved with Shure V15 Type III, EAR 834 P Clone)and SL 1200 MK3 ( Technics Tone Arm, Denon DL 110 )

https://imgur.com/a/irOgTIt

In Storage ( old photos taken on Mobile with low clarity)
Lenco L75/S and SL 3200

https://imgur.com/a/sgV0J6u

https://imgur.com/a/4iZM4E0

Other Cartridges : Ortofone OM 30, Shure M44 -7, DL -103
Phono Stages ( in Storage) : Hypnotoad AD797 MC phonostage, CNC MM Phono

curious about how you split your listening between the 401 and 1210? also curious about the logic of having both these models co-exist

 

[ajeshkumarts]

curious about how you split your listening between the 401 and 1210? also curious about the logic of having both these models co-exist

All easy listenings on SL1200. Classical( Hindustani and a limited dose of western),Jazz etc. on 401.
I first acquired SL1200 . I like Technics for its ruggedness and simplicity.
Garrard was parked as a future project. Then I got a 401 in very good condition through a friend. As it happened unplanned, never really thought about getting rid of SL 1200. May be in the future

 

[reubensm]

in my case, I mostly use my Garrards, but the speed accuracy of the 1210mk2 is very important for classical music, instrumental music and for digitization (when required). Also I use the Technics turntables for older records as they play better on these.

 

[Record Player]

I’m a die hard Technics 1200 fan. Simply love these decks. These days I simply enjoy the music and a deaf ear to upgrades etc. Having owned the 401 which is a beauty and had to let go due to some xyz reasons, maybe in the future one again maybe.

PS: Loved your setup.

All easy listenings on SL1200. Classical( Hindustani and a limited dose of western),Jazz etc. on 401.
I first acquired SL1200 . I like Technics for its ruggedness and simplicity.
Garrard was parked as a future project. Then I got a 401 in very good condition through a friend. As it happened unplanned, never really thought about getting rid of SL 1200. May be in the future

 

[ashim das]

Hi
I cant afford hifi Turntables and I believe this is for audiophile equipments. But I want to join in as I love Vinyls. This would be good thread for sharing information and thoughts

I listen to vinyls on Pioneer KH-5522 Deck
other than this all stuff is previously owned and came with vinyls I bought from individuals
(1) Turntables
Technics SL-2000 with elliptical diamond stylus, Technics Linear Tracking SL-5, Sansui FR-D35
FOR 78s : Vintage philips with buit in amp (78s sound sweet on it with no tracking control, no counterweight, no damping of vibrations etc)
(2) (3) No Phonoamp / Cables required as these are no audiophile equipments
(4) Cartridges
Lots of Ceramic cartridges, 4 to 5 Shure Cartridges, few EEI Cartridges
(5) The Pioneer has built in springs below plinth, felt rubber feet, Tracking adjustment, counterweight etc.

In future If I can afford my choice would be Thorens TD190 as it is a three speed turntable with built in preamp and design+looks are fantastic (I am a Graphic Designer by profession so looks are important)

Thanks for starting this thread Shaizada. Cant wait to see other join in specially audiophile equipments.
Regards
Hiten

Dear Hiten

The EEI Cartridges are for HMV player's, and is it stereo...?

Ashim