The itch won.......

[Ricardo]

That's right; for over a year I've had this stupid idea of trying vinyl......as if I didn't know that nothing can beat a good digital rig :p

Why now? Who knows; maybe I missed the whole upgrade process.....searching, analyzing reviews, shopping, waiting for the UPS guy, etc. It's been a few months since I have not changed anything in my system. Maybe it's all those threads where people talk about vinyl, the records cleaning pain, digital vs. vinyl....

Whatever; I just decided that the only way to calm the itch was to go ahead and try it. I did some research, and decided to go with the following:

TT: Pro-ject RM-5
Cartridge: Dynavector 10x5
Phono stage: Pro-ject Tube Box II
I also got a VPI cleaning machine, alignment tool carbon fiber brush, etc, etc, etc.

I thought I'd go with something a bit above the lowest entry level; I just hope that if I like it I don't need to upgrade too soon..

Stuff should be here at the end of the week; I have a few records and got some more (cheap!!!); we'll see how this adventure goes.....

[dkg999]

Ever since our IL Polkfest I have thought about taking the vinyl plunge again. Not because I think they sound better, but because that Nottingham turntable that Rich brought was just about the neatest thing I have seem. I don't want to have to use it, I just want it setting there to look at :o

[RuSsMaN]

Forget the Jones', trying keeping up with the Polkies.

[cstpeter]

Congrats HT. Great choices...my next cartridge will be that Dynavector.

I have a much more modest vinyl rig; but even so, with the right record, it still kills my digital setup.

[engtaz]

Congrats. Honestly, I love sitting down listening to vinyl. Mp3 and Cd's have nothing on it. Just remember some LP were bad to start with so try different albums and ask some of the vinyl guys what LP's they like.

Enjoy

[george daniel]

Congrats,Ricardo,,I know that you are going to enjoy it. :)

[BottomFeeder]

Please keep us posted!!! I've been considering taking the plunge as well & would love to know your impressions.

Thanks.

[reeltrouble1]

So as long as you are in the spending mood I read where the project power unit is an absolute must with there tables..............

And so it begins....

RT1

[cstpeter]

So as long as you are in the spending mood I read where the project power unit is an absolute must with there tables..............
RT1

The Speed Box provided a big improvement on my rig.

[Ricardo]

What kind of improvements? (On top of an easier way to change speeds).

Thanks.

[dorokusai]

I just removed you from the list of respectable audiophiles.

[snow]

I just removed you from the list of respectable audiophiles.
:D :D :D

[Ricardo]

I just removed you from the list of respectable audiophiles.

Thanks; I don't have a place in that list anyway.

[rskarvan]

Hiss... Pop.... zzzzzz.....scratch.....skip.....

Nope... don't miss vinyl records anymore than I miss vinyl seats.

[mulveling]

Hiss... Pop.... zzzzzz.....scratch.....skip.....

Yep, sounds like a tube'd bit-spitter with bad tubes :D

[halo]

Ever since our IL Polkfest I have thought about taking the vinyl plunge again. Not because I think they sound better, but because that Nottingham turntable that Rich brought was just about the neatest thing I have seem. I don't want to have to use it, I just want it setting there to look at :o
You're in luck! He's selling it (bought something else - another Nottingham IIRC).

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j260/spin_nin/IMG_3477.jpg

[Ricardo]

Hiss... Pop.... zzzzzz.....scratch.....skip.....

Nope... don't miss vinyl records anymore than I miss vinyl seats.


Ron....obviously you haven't heard a decent vinyl rig.

[danger boy]

congrats Ricardo. I think you'll like it all over again.

myself only having jumped on the vinyl bandwagon since the beginning of this year.. I have enjoyed toying with the TT and the albums. Some time done the upgrade path for me, i'd like to have a rig like the one you are putting together.

My only advice, spend the extra money on sealed albums. Nearly ever open album will be a let down.

enjoy, and let us know how you like it once you get everything set up.. I imagine you'll really love it. :)

[cstpeter]

What kind of improvements? (On top of an easier way to change speeds).

Thanks.

Pretty much across the board improvement for the Xpression, most notably in rhythm and bass response. It really was a dramatic improvement; not sure if you'll have the same results because your TT is better to start with.

[Spacedeckman]

Don't be afraid of the vinyl. Some day, digital will be better. Some people just don't have the patience to wait for that day.

Mark

[Fireman32]

Congrats on taking the plunge. I think you will be quite happy. I am missing my rig right now and cant wait to get the new table that im buying from Joe up and running when I move in 2 weeks.

[wingnut4772]

Congrats Ricardo. That is going to be a very nice set up. I look forward to reading your opinion on the sound.

[rskarvan]

Ron....obviously you haven't heard a decent vinyl rig.

I hope you enjoy your new vinyl rig Ricardo!

[RuSsMaN]

Good for you, how about you stop threadcrapping and don't look back?

[zombie boy 2000]

Ricardo...
after hearing your rig, I've no doubt that the addition of vinyl will imbue it with the ability to eat small planets.

Congrats.