troymess Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I don't understand this comment. How does size/quality of a collection factor into whether or not one would be interested in this turntable? Was wondering this myself. Thank you for the compliment on my collection but the fact that I want to check this out has nothing to do with the size or quality of my collection but only my curiosity of this "audiophile quality", affordable table. I'd really like to have a 2nd table in my downstairs family room as well and I'm hoping this could do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearchuck Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I don't understand this comment. How does size/quality of a collection factor into whether or not one would be interested in this turntable? I think it may be a commentary about how many people on VC have invested thousands upon thousands of dollars in their records and virtually nothing on their playback equipment. To someone whose ears have been opened to how wonderful vinyl can sound and how much more enjoyable nice gear can make this hobby, it does seem like there's a pretty large (and kinda ridiculous) imbalance between the two sides. Horses for courses, I guess. Having said that, it doesn't mean that you can't be interested or have different motivations for wanting to hear this U-Turn deck, regardless of the size of your collection. For all you looky-loos ... http://www.audiokarm...14&postcount=42 and https://www.facebook...150900425465143 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidamnesiac Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 For those without an Audiokarma account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Oh the very elusive AK account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 still weary about this whole thing.....hmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Says the guy who almost bought a $70 turntable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearchuck Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Sorry, I didn't realize you needed an AK account to see that photo! Honestly, the pic gives me a little more hope for this deck, but it's still going to boil down to real-world performance. The motor and how it's isolated is going to be a huge deal, and if you ask me, the tonearm looks pretty rinky-dink. I still find it weird that they went with a unipivot design for a entry-level turntable. A selfish little part of me hopes this thing sucks. If it's even a moderately capable performer, you know this forum is going to be filled with insufferable teenagers boasting how AH-MAZING their vinyl sounds. Blech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Sorry, I didn't realize you needed an AK account to see that photo! Honestly, the pic gives me a little more hope for this deck, but it's still going to boil down to real-world performance. The motor and how it's isolated is going to be a huge deal, and if you ask me, the tonearm looks pretty rinky-dink. I still find it weird that they went with a unipivot design for a entry-level turntable. A selfish little part of me hopes this thing sucks. If it's even a moderately capable performer, you know this forum is going to be filled with insufferable teenagers boasting how AH-MAZING their vinyl sounds. Blech. THIS x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Says the guy who almost bought a $70 turntable. the fact that I almost bought a cheap turntable doesn't mean i shouldn't be weary that somehow, an audiophile turntable can be sold for $150. sick burn, though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheresoulmeetsbody Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 idk but a good turntable for a good price sounds good to me isavedlatin54 and taylo234 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I'll be looking to upgrade my TT. At this price it may be worth looking into. Maybe you don't get the ultimate performance with a TT that doesn't cost $1000 but it still can be a huge upgrade compared to playback of other audio formats. Making fun of those who don't have thousands of dollars to throw into their audio equipment sounds a little snobby and elitist to me. Congrats you have those setups but not everyone is going to be able to set up their system like yours and that's just reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I haven't seen posts making fun of anyone for not spending thousands on their system in this thread. When someone has a large, possibly quite expensive vinyl collection and are playing it back on something cheap or a piece of junk, it not only surprises me, but it also makes me curious as to why they feel like they shouldn't spend some money on decent playback components. This senario is no different to me than if the part of the playback chain were flipped around and a person spent thousands on a killer preamp, but had it hooked up to a ion turntable and a terrible crappy, integrated amp and a pair of crap (maybe even mismatched)speakers, and had three or four shody records thay played on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I haven't seen posts making fun of anyone for not spending thousands on their system in this thread. When someone has a large, possibly quite expensive vinyl collection and are playing it back on something cheap or a piece of junk, it not only surprises me, but it also makes me curious as to why they feel like they shouldn't spend some money on decent playback components. This senario is no different to me than if the part of the playback chain were flipped around and a person spent thousands on a killer preamp, but had it hooked up to a ion turntable and a terrible crappy, integrated amp and a pair of crap (maybe even mismatched)speakers, and had three or four shody records thay played on it. exactly why I upgraded. Granted i only have about 50 7" and 200 12" and a handful of 10" but i couldn't handle the thought that I was ruining my records with a cheap setup any longer. although I still need a better receiver.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I haven't seen posts making fun of anyone for not spending thousands on their system in this thread. When someone has a large, possibly quite expensive vinyl collection and are playing it back on something cheap or a piece of junk, it not only surprises me, but it also makes me curious as to why they feel like they shouldn't spend some money on decent playback components. This senario is no different to me than if the part of the playback chain were flipped around and a person spent thousands on a killer preamp, but had it hooked up to a ion turntable and a terrible crappy, integrated amp and a pair of crap (maybe even mismatched)speakers, and had three or four shody records thay played on it. Well will have to see if this really is an audiophile TT or not. I highly doubt this will be the quality of an Ion, then again I also highly doubt it will be a $1000 TT either. My guess is that with a cart and stylus upgrade, this TT will be more than adequate. I just don't believe somebody will use the description of audiophile then sell u an Ion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 exactly why I upgraded. Granted i only have about 50 7" and 200 12" and a handful of 10" but i couldn't handle the thought that I was ruining my records with a cheap setup any longer. although I still need a better receiver.... All it takes is a cart and Sylus upgrade to prevent ruining your records. As long as your anti-skate and tonearm weight is setup properly, it's virtually impossible to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 All it takes is a cart and Sylus upgrade to prevent ruining your records. As long as your anti-skate and tonearm weight is setup properly, it's virtually impossible to do so. yea, i just want the new receiver for a better sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_demarco Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Kinda excited about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearchuck Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Vaporware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamwolf Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 good slogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymbalism15 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I want some updates, I'm really interested in this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisakarcher Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Okay. It's fall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymbalism15 Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Okay. It's fall Not for much longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisakarcher Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 The lack of any updates makes me think this might be delayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1337 Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 The lack of any updates makes me think this might be delayed. Looks like the end of November... http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showpost.php?p=6219744&postcount=78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnstypls Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Looks like the end of November... http://www.audiokarm...44&postcount=78 but on kickstarter? that probably just means they will be selling packages to fund the production of the product. so it's still months off.... poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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