So begins the madness...

[zombie boy 2000]

Received my Pro-Ject Debut III turntable this morning. I feel that I may have now officially passed the point of no return. Lord help me.

The Pro-Ject Phono Box found its way into my lap as well. Actual pics of 'em both playing nice with the rest of the children in the rig soon to come. Along with all impressions, meanderings, droolings, and nonsensical blatherings.

[wingnut4772]

Boy I can't wait to hear this.

[zombie boy 2000]

Boy I can't wait to hear this.

I thought you had already jumped:D

[wingnut4772]

I thought you had already jumped:D
Nope. Still researching.

[SCompRacer]

Well, congratulations or condolences, which will it be?:D

Nice table, and shade of green. What cartridge are you using?

[zombie boy 2000]

It comes with a Ortofon OM 5E - so that for now.

[SCompRacer]

I still have a Denon TT with an OM 5E and they are a very decent cartridge. I had an OM 20 on my Rega. If one desires to upgrade the OM series to a 10, 20, 30 or 40, just buy the stylus and slip it on.

[zombie boy 2000]

If one desires to upgrade the OM series to a 10, 20, 30 or 40, just buy the stylus and slip it on.

And like I said... so begins the madness:D

I'll be going vinyl hunting this weekend. But per Troy's advise, nothing is getting played until I have the proper cleaning supplies. Any suggestions on the cheap?

[shack]

KAB has a unit that is basically Nitty Gritty machine but you supply the vacuum for $159. KAB-EV1:

http://www.kabusa.com/frameset.htm?/index.htm

Audio Advisor has their branded Nitty Gritty machine called the Record Doctor III for $229. I have one.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NGRD3

[hearingimpared]

Yeahhhhhhh Baby!!!

I've read a lot of good things about the Pro-jects. Happy vinyl maddness. Make sure you get that cartridge PERFECTLY aligned, pay special attention to the azimuth.

I'm taking the drapes off my VPI today . . . doing the whole setup thing.

Good luck ZB enjoy it.

PS: YOU NEED TO GET A WET VAC CLEANING SYSTEM . . . DON'T GO ON THE CHEAP WITH IT.

[Normanality]

Yeahhhhhhh Baby!!!

PS: YOU NEED TO GET A WET VAC CLEANING SYSTEM . . . DON'T GO ON THE CHEAP WITH IT.


At least I can't be blamed for spending Rich's money on this one! :D

[Ricardo]

You need to bring that thing :eek: :eek: :eek:

Edit.....My pre doesn't have a phono section :mad:

One more edit....don't bring it...I don't want to hear it :)

[strider]

I'll be anxious to hear your thoughts once everything's up and running.

How much set up is required on the turntable before you use it?

[SCompRacer]

At least I can't be blamed for spending Rich's money on this one! :D

No way can I responsible.:rolleyes: Uh, did you forget about setting me up with the Rega a long time ago?:eek: :p :D

[zombie boy 2000]

Guess, I'll have to bring the Pro-Ject Phono Box as well:D As an aside, the phono pre is rather tiny, but solid.. I knew it would be small, but not that small.

And let the jokes begin.......















NOW!:D

[Ricardo]

See my second edit....DON't BRING IT ;)

[zombie boy 2000]

How much set up is required on the turntable before you use it?

Fortunately for a TT newb, the Debut is pretty much plug n' play. In fact, the cartridge already comes installed.

HT... since I'm sure I'll be leaving your home with a wish list that will most assuredly bankrupt me, the least I can do is attempt to return a small portion of the favor.

[SCompRacer]

HT... since I'm sure I'll be leaving your home with a wish list that will most assuredly bankrupt me, the least I can do is attempt to return a small portion of the favor.

Thats the spirit! I Love it!:D

[hearingimpared]

Thats the spirit! I Love it!:D


Damn, I'm just down right jealous!!!:D

[reeltrouble1]

You need:

A Clamp, The Clamp
VPI 16.5
Cleaning Brushes
Disc Doctor fluid or Call BDT
ZeroDust cartridge stylus cleaner
parostatik or equilvliant brush for final dressing
clean smoking jacket
some records

Various other wizmos and gizmos but that will get you started, notice I said started.

RT1

[zombie boy 2000]

Can I substitute a potato sack for the "clean smoking jacket"?
Gotta cut corners somewhere...

Thanks for checklist RT

[SCompRacer]

I got a digital scale and Onzow Zerodust stylus cleaner from Sorasound @ Audiogon. I spoke to Mehran before ordering and he did right by me. The Onzow is the real deal, not a fake. http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?anlgcart&1173621091

[reeltrouble1]

Can I substitute a potato sack for the "clean smoking jacket"?
Gotta cut corners somewhere...

Thanks for checklist RT

Nothing like the feel of Burlap........

Enjoy your TT.

RT1

[TroyD]

On the LP cleaner....yeah, I gotta say go VPI 16.5. I had the NG machine. It did a good job but the VPI is MUCH MUCH better. If you go with the NG machine and you have the room to do it, get a cheapie DIRECT DRIVE old table and yank off the arm and use that platform for the scrubbing. Then vaccuum on the NG.

If you'd like to try my cleaning ju-ju (which is Ken's recipe) I can hook you up with the additives to make a gallon. Just add to a gallon of DISTILLED water and viola. I would need you to send me a small leak-proof container.

BDT

[pblanc]

Pretty soon you will start to have erotic dreams involving tonearms. You will sell your car to buy a record cleaning machine. You will have nightmares involving vinyl-eating molds and bacteria that are going to lay waste to your collection of LPs. You will develop a vinyl cleaning compulsion and start washing your discs like 50 times a day, Then, you will sell your children into bondage, and force your wife into a life of prostitution to pay for that premium Benz moving coil cartridge. You have started down the slippery slope.
In short, you are screwed.

[zombie boy 2000]

Troy -
I think that is a very generous offer, and one which I think I'll take you up on. Give me an example of a proper container and I'll see if I can up with something that fits the bill..

[zombie boy 2000]

Pretty soon you will start to have erotic dreams involving tonearms. You will sell your car to buy a record cleaning machine. You will have nightmares involving vinyl-eating molds and bacteria that are going to lay waste to your collection of LPs. You will develop a vinyl cleaning compulsion and start washing your discs like 50 times a day, Then, you will sell your children into bondage, and force your wife into a life of prostitution to pay for that premium Benz moving coil cartridge. You have started down the slippery slope.
In short, you are screwed.

I figured as much...

[hearingimpared]

You need:

A Clamp, The Clamp
VPI 16.5
Cleaning Brushes
Disc Doctor fluid or Call BDT
ZeroDust cartridge stylus cleaner
parostatik or equilvliant brush for final dressing
clean smoking jacket
some records

Various other wizmos and gizmos but that will get you started, notice I said started.

RT1


LOL Ya got that sooooo right!!!

[TroyD]

Troy -
I think that is a very generous offer, and one which I think I'll take you up on. Give me an example of a proper container and I'll see if I can up with something that fits the bill..

Something small that won't leak intransit.

BDT

[hearingimpared]

Something small that won't leak intransit.

BDT

Magnum condums are good for that!!! eehhhhh unlubed of course...

[Ricardo]

yeah...but I'm sure the ju-ju thing will dissolve it....

[TroyD]

Magnum condums are good for that!!! eehhhhh unlubed of course...

Magnums? Aren't they oversized? Pfffffffft. I'm hung like a four year old.

BDT

[hearingimpared]

Magnums? Aren't they oversized? Pfffffffft. I'm hung like a four year old.

BDT

Ahhem . . . I'm hung like a pimple!:p

[strider]

This thread went downhill fast:rolleyes:

ZB-try hitting up an REI or similar outdoor store. I've bought small containers there that I use to bring olive oil and other liquids backpacking. Never had one leak, and they're cheap.

Here are some :
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?storeId=8000&seq=1&cat=5760750&query=*&vcat=REI_SEARCH:P1

[zombie boy 2000]

Ahhem . . . I'm hung like a pimple!:p

Remember... it's not the size of the zit you're popping, but the amount of pus in the money shot:D

Thanks for the link Strider...