New TT is finally here!

[BaggedLancer]

Well, it was on backorder for a bit......but it's here now. It's a Pro-Ject RM5-SE with Sumiko Blue Point No. 2. I think I set it up correctly, but I'm really not sure. So far it sounds great. All the interconnects still need to burn in, so I'm saving my review for the end of the next week. I'm also I can get mhardy out here one day to take a look over it for me, and maybe give a few pointers.


http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd234/BaggedLancer/DSC00677.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd234/BaggedLancer/DSC00678.jpg
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd234/BaggedLancer/DSC00679.jpg

[wingnut4772]

Nice. I have a box full of those same spacers :D.
Enjoy.

[Face]

Congrats bro!

[BaggedLancer]

Forgot to mention I received some 180g vinyl this week:

Metallica - Metallica
Eagles - Long Road Out of Eden
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon

[MillerLiteScott]

Looks great. That is a great system you have there.

[BaggedLancer]

Thanks MLS, just gotta clean up the wires when I make the final decision about them.

[engtaz]

Sweet, I'm looking away now so I don't upgrade.

engtaz

[cmy330go]

Great TT. Hope you enjoy it.

BTW.....Where is everyone getting the ISOL-PADS? I have a set that came with my SQ-88, and I know I could get more from Quest for Sound, but as much as I'm seeing them anymore I'm assuming someone has found a place to buy them in bulk.

[janmike]

Congrats. Looks very nice.

[wingnut4772]

Great TT. Hope you enjoy it.

BTW.....Where is everyone getting the ISOL-PADS? I have a set that came with my SQ-88, and I know I could get more from Quest for Sound, but as much as I'm seeing them anymore I'm assuming someone has found a place to buy them in bulk.

I got mine from the 'Gon about 4 years ago or so.

[george daniel]

Nice looking tt and rig,,,be proud,,,have fun and enjoy.:)

[cubdog]

It looks great! Enjoy it.

cubdog

[nikolas812]

Congrats!

[Face]

Where's the cover?

[Midnite Mick]

Great looking tt..I am jealous.

Congrats,
Mike

[Fongolio]

That is some sweet table. Enjoy the 180g vinyl too.

[BaggedLancer]

No cover, I need to make one or buy one.

[Fireman32]

Nice man. I miss my table. :(

[tonyb]

Very nice......I seem to recall someone on the 'gon that makes custom covers.

[BaggedLancer]

I'm probably going to do what ricardo did and pick up a vinyl bag that it used to cover printers.

[nikolas812]

Where did you get the feet you are useing?

[BaggedLancer]

From the vinyl god himself..... The forums very own Mr. Joe!

[mhardy6647]

Looks nice!
I don't see the antiskate counterweight in the photos; am I just missing it?

Not to distract, but did you see my new toy for vinyl?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/mhardy6647/DSCN5296.jpg

[Ricardo]

Hey, everyone is showing off....I won't be left behind:

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t123/garcimol/001-14.jpg


A printer cover will do Mark. Enjoy your new TT!!

[strider]

Very nice, Mark. What type of platter did it end up being?

Also, did you try it sitting on the stock feet vs the Isoblocks? I found mine sounded best using the Isoblocks on my current shelf, but think it sounded better when I spiked it to my last shelf. Just curious.

[maximillian]

Maybe this thread is better for posting nice TT's:
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64938

[danger boy]

congrats Bagged! sweet looking TT. what kind of cartridge is on that baby?

[Face]

Well, it was on backorder for a bit......but it's here now. It's a Pro-Ject RM5-SE with Sumiko Blue Point No. 2.

congrats Bagged! sweet looking TT. what kind of cartridge is on that baby?
It's also right in his sig.

[BaggedLancer]

Looks nice!
I don't see the antiskate counterweight in the photos; am I just missing it?

Not to distract, but did you see my new toy for vinyl?



The weight wasn't on in the picture, it's there now. I still don't think I set this up the best way possible, but I guess it will work for now. I don't have a clue in the world how to properly set these up and just read to the directions and did what made sense.....

[Ricardo]

Mark, spend $30 on this (I'm sure you can find it cheaper):

http://www.needledoctor.com/Michael-Fremer-Turntable-Set-Up-DVD?sc=2&category=4496

One of the TT's he uses to demonstrate set up is the RM-5

[BaggedLancer]

Thanks Ricardo, I'll have to look into it.

I have a feeling it will be like watching it in spanish though.

[Ricardo]

He does a great job explaining in very simple terms what needs to be done. You'll even enjoy watching it.

[MillerLiteScott]

Baggedlancer. I do not see an anti-skate weight either. It is a little weight that is on some fising line that hooks on the back of the tone arm just behind the gimble(sp). Also it looks like you counter weight is not set right. I do not know what the cartridge recomendation is but mine is 2.0 which is 20 on the mark on the counter weight. First detach the anti skate weight then balance the tone arm and the set the little dial on the counter weight with the markings and numbers to zero. Put the arm in the support and while holding the counter weight stationary spin the part with the numbers on it so the zero is at the top. Then rotate the counter weight ( not the part with the numbers on it ) to the recommended value. Mine was 20. Some ohther may chime in also but this is what I see from your pictures.

Scott

[BaggedLancer]

The weight wasn't on in the picture, it's there now. I still don't think I set this up the best way possible, but I guess it will work for now. I don't have a clue in the world how to properly set these up and just read to the directions and did what made sense.....

Baggedlancer. I do not see an anti-skate weight either. It is a little weight that is on some fising line that hooks on the back of the tone arm just behind the gimble(sp). Also it looks like you counter weight is not set right. I do not know what the cartridge recomendation is but mine is 2.0 which is 20 on the mark on the counter weight. First detach the anti skate weight then balance the tone arm and the set the little dial on the counter weight with the markings and numbers to zero. Put the arm in the support and while holding the counter weight stationary spin the part with the numbers on it so the zero is at the top. Then rotate the counter weight ( not the part with the numbers on it ) to the recommended value. Mine was 20. Some ohther may chime in also but this is what I see from your pictures.

Scott


2 posts before yours, it's already on :)

Like I said, I'm not really sure what I'm doing. When I first put the weight on I notice when i was lowering the arm it would drift off the table before it even hit the vinyl. I've since removed it, reset the counter weight, and put it back. Sounds great now.

[BaggedLancer]

I'm curious, is the anti-skate weight really needed? I feel like it keeps screwing things up, it's pulled the arm to the outside of the table again after i re-balanced the tonearm then put it back on. The cartridge says 18 and I set it for the 15-20 range. It's almost like the carbon fiber tonearm is too light for it.

[BaggedLancer]

Well, i can't get the anti-skate weight to work properly, the tonearm won't balance and it keeps going off the edge no matter what I try.

And I thought this was going to be easy buying a table with a cartridge already mounted and such......so much for that idea....might need to go with some easier to use.

[strider]

Don't get discouraged, everyone I've talked to that has had to set up a Pro-ject table using the included directions has had the same problem. I think the directions would be easier to understand if they didn't translate them from Chekoslavakian. If the arm's trying to lift off the table, you've got too much force pushing down on the back of the arm. Remove the anti-skid weight, zero the tracking force, push (or turn, whatever works) the counterweight assembly towards the pivot. Make sure the arm still hangs in the air level, you won't need to push it too far. Set the force again and give it a try. I had better luck when I disregarded the directions and thought it out myself.

[BaggedLancer]

Don't get discouraged, everyone I've talked to that has had to set up a Pro-ject table using the included directions has had the same problem. I think the directions would be easier to understand if they didn't translate them from Chekoslavakian. If the arm's trying to lift off the table, you've got too much force pushing down on the back of the arm. Remove the anti-skid weight, zero the tracking force, push (or turn, whatever works) the counterweight assembly towards the pivot. Make sure the arm still hangs in the air level, you won't need to push it too far. Set the force again and give it a try. I had better luck when I disregarded the directions and thought it out myself.

I can get it to balance perfectly without the weight, then i lift the lever, move the tonearm back to the resting place, lower the lever, put the weight on where it is supposed to go, lift the lever, put the tonearm over the album, then when i lower the lever the needle never touches, it goes into run off mode before it hits the edge of the table and goes to the outside.

[strider]

Try to adjust the arm so the cartridge end is slightly lower then level.

Does the anti skid weight pin have different places where you can attach the string? IIRC, the directions on mine contradicted themselves as to where to attach the string on the pin. Try different locations if it does.

[BaggedLancer]

Try to adjust the arm so the cartridge end is slightly lower then level.

Does the anti skid weight pin have different places where you can attach the string? IIRC, the directions on mine contradicted themselves as to where to attach the string on the pin. Try different locations if it does.

Yes, it does and all the settings send the arm off the table. :(

[del44]

Mark, spend $30 on this (I'm sure you can find it cheaper):

http://www.needledoctor.com/Michael-Fremer-Turntable-Set-Up-DVD?sc=2&category=4496

One of the TT's he uses to demonstrate set up is the RM-5

Do you know if the dvd also comes with a cartridge alignment protractor/setup guage, or would I need to buy one of these before getting to that point in the dvd.

BTW. That's one nice tt you have there BL.

[Hawkeye]

Those "IsoPods" can be found at any good plumbing supply house. I actually installed them under my speakers but not the sub. Sounded better that way to me. I paid .82 cents a piece for them.

[BaggedLancer]

What are they called at the plumbing supply house? better yet, what are they used for? never seen them used in a plumbing install in my life.....

pics?

[Hawkeye]

I aked the guy for the "cork and rubber" pads. The plumber/ACR guy installed them under my hot water tank and the furnace. I burn oil and the pumps and fan motor produce a lot of vibration. There was an obvios difference in vibration and noise after the new furnace was installed. Not to mention burning less oil.

[haimoc]

Very nice and beautiful turntable.. Congrat..