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Thanks, says there's only 20 or so left on her site, ordered it immediately. I just wrote a note via paypal that I would appreciate if should could autograph the jacket, we'll see. I'm happy either way!

I hear you, I'm sure it's something easy to fix, but maybe tough to sort out, good luck. 

Do you have a multimeter to measure for DC offset from the amp? 

 

I had the same issue with one of my ProAc's. One tweeter was dead, replaced the voice coil and then that started having issues a few months later. Luckily for me, the original voice coil dying was just from old age, and the replacement had gotten debris in it which was causing distortion. I cleaned it out and it's been fine since. 

 

I think DC offset is usually more harmful to the woofers, but could still be something to look into. 

In terms of lack of bass since the upgraded cartridge. Is it possible that you need to give it a little break in time before getting a full response from it? I've noticed differing opinions on cartridge break in periods, but a lot of what I've read is that the bass can be a bit light until you've put 20-30 hours on it or more. 

 

New speakers are always nice regardless. 

Very nice, 3 fresh Clash LPs to replace worn ones and Broken Bells for under $70, not bad!

Well this is new, insound charged me the $100+ from my full order, most back ordered though. Then I got a notice that 2 are processed, for $27 of the order. Now I have a second debit on paypal for $70 ish, which happens to be exactly original full price of the order,minus the only 2 records I'm getting for sure?!?

So basically they charged me for my order, and then charged again for just the records back ordered. I know this will get resolved, but seriously?

Just upgraded my turntable thanks to advice from folks here, this is the basic set up,  can you tell I have a kid?

 

Also my other 'listening' space....

 

 

 

ProAc Response 3.8 speakers

Marantz 2275

Funk Firm LSD  (thanks allenh!)

Yeah, so the sale was for 'select in stock items' but most of mine got back ordered during checkout. They took my money for them all, so I'm expecting those back orders to eventually ship, but it conflicts with the sale being for in stock items.

Everything I'm currently seeing- Arcade Fire, Pink Floyd, Kanye West... all a few dollars more than Amazon currently...

I noticed that too, wanted that Arcade Fire, but only a few bucks off. 

Actually, they're charging for the backorders, so maybe they will honor them

Eh, all the ones I really want are backordered, plus, after shipping I'm not seeing enough savings to order a while bunch of record just because. Might just ditch...

Wonder if they'll honor these prices for backorders. 

When it comes to vinyl going pink is always a good idea as Arthur has always had a good ear.

 

Should be interesting to see what other stuff he develops, during this journey I read up on everything I could about him and his products. Pretty much everything I read & heard, even the negative stuff made me want one of his turntables even more. A couple local high end dealers used to cary Pink Triangle and ditched it due to his quirkiness as well as some QC issues. But they all admitted, when his stuff was set up and working, nothing in the price range could touch it. It's just seemed that it became too much of a PITA to carry his stuff. 

 

So far, I'm still blown away by how good this is sounding, admittedly I jumped up quite a bit from a lesser TT and cartridge, but still, I'm loving this. Not only in sound but looks too, just a classy but understated design. 

 

I'm not 100% sure I have it totally set up perfectly, at least in terms of overhang. Tracking weight and VTA etc seem to be dialed fine, I don't hear any distortion or anything like that, and it seems like there's so many contrasting opinions regarding the null points, over hang is more a preference. Regardless, I'll probably bring it by a shop over the next couple weeks to get a more experience tech see if anything looks off to them. I don't mind spending a few bucks to feel at ease with that side of things!

 

That said, did I mention this sounds Phenomenal! 

Update, and again, a huge thanks to all the excellent advice, special thanks to allenh! 

 

I ended up finding a great deal on a preowned Funk Firm LSD. It arrived the other day and after spend a couple hours reassembling it, I had a little scare. The shop I bought it from is a dealer(this was a trade in) so I bought a benz micro silver cartridge from them as well. When I felt like it was dialed in close enough to try a song, I ended up with no sound, just hum from the right channel. Luckily after some testing, it turned out to be a bad cartridge. Bought a Dynavector 10x5 instead from a local shop and gave it a spin yesterday. 

 

I'll admit, I was a little concerned I wouldn't hear a significant difference from my earlier table, wasn't sure how subtle it might be. Wow! This thing sounds incredible, I was hearing instruments I didn't even realize were there from before. Everything sounds tighter, punchier, and much better separation overall. I'm totally stoked over this turntable! Still need to do some more adjustments but I can tell this is a keeper!

 

obligatory pic: 

 

This would be amazing, there's a handful of LP's that seem to be plentiful over there I want, a few would be:

 

Supergrass - I Should Coco

Stereolab - Dot's and Loops & Emperor Tomato Ketchup in colored vinyl

The Bees - Free the Bees

Bjork Post on pink(you got it)

Some from Thee Michelle Gun Elephant

 

I could go on...

The last point I will make is don't get caught up in listening to the equipment as it's the music you should be listening to first and foremost, it's a trap people do sometimes fall into when they start spending lots of money on this stuff.

 

Excellent advice and suggestions, especially this. 

Thanks allenh for the excellent responses. I have to say, I know a lot more than I did several days ago about turntables and cartridges, I love that. 

 

I thought about the Linn for a couple of reasons, years ago I fell in love with them for the look & reputation, but at the time could not afford one. Also, those days I was putting all monetary resources into my pro audio set up, which I have scaled back on lately. Now that I do have a budget to spend, I'm finding myself more interested in something for my home listening, than something for recording. Also with the Linn, it seems to be a reasonably solid investment, I've done well over the years with the instruments/amps etc I've bought and ultimately sold. I like to buy high quality, and if and when it's time to sell, I usually make my money back, or do better, not usually worse. 

 

That said, if I do buy a new turntable, I'm not going in as something I would plan to sell, or an investment. It's just something that crosses my mind since I'm that way when buying instruments etc. 

 

In terms of setting up any of these players, I'll have some learning to do, but I'm pretty good at that sort of thing. Always been DIYer, I build modular synthesizers, fix all sorts of mechanical and electronic devices. With some research, I'm confident I'll be able to sort out a turntable if it needs TLC. I mean, with the wealth of knowledge on the net these days, pretty much anyone can fix, set up anything, if they have the desire and a decent attention to detail. 

 

As for the chance to listen to these, that's my biggest handicap. Everyone close to me seems to be all about Rega and Clear Audio, those type of names. There's one place I might be able to check out a Linn that's not too far. Whether I'll be able to demo a Funk Firm when I'm out in Chicago is up in the air since that's going to be all about family. Might not be able to steal out for the time. 

No problem. I'm not trying to downplay your current listening situation either. I try to stay grounded in the world of HiFi audio where it's easy to get carried away both by the "pie in the sky" and in thinking that a very entry level system sounds "Incredible!".

Another note: Going from the P.O.S. Ortofon OM5e to the Acrylic platter and Denon cart was a big upgrade sound wise for my Debut III.

 

I hear you, considered upgrading the debut iii, and still might. i just don't like upgrading things that don't warrant it. Getting a lot of competing opinions on that front. 

@kannibal, thanks for that info, more to consider, which I appreciate for sure.

Also, I don't want to completely downplay my listening environment, it's just much of my time these days is an active movement while records are playing. That's not to say I don't make sure to take some time to really sit in front of my speakers and experience the sound. Plus, I'm educating my daughter, she's 4! to appreciate music and all it's nuances. Music is a very important and daily element for my family. I get a lot of flak as a film composer since they are forced to hear passages over and over again of stuff I'm working on, it's a joy to throw on a record and just let it play rather than what 'daddy is playing'

If you are intent on upgrading your turntable, I highly recommend VPI.

 

Any particular model?

 

I'm reading about build issues with the Funk Firm and still digging it. VPI not so much, but sounds like a higher quality build, but not as interesting. But that's just me. 

Remember to take everything said here with a grain of salt

 

Ha yes, of course! That's a given, but still very good advice all around. 

 

I keep finding myself looking at that Funk Firm LSD, which is troubling, never a good sign. Closest dealer is in NYC (I'm near Boston) but there a few near Chicago and I'll be visiting my brother who lives out there over Labor day weekend. Might have to see it in person. That's over a month away, plenty of time to research more and decided whether I want to go all in on the turntable side. 

 

There's just something incredibly appealing with that turntable. 

With a Linn you are buying a top end turntable but are definitely paying a load for a badge and some marketing hype.

 

Sure, if I went in this direction I would buy used, carefully. Lot's still to think about. 

Yeah, this is fantastic, thanks for doing this!

Yeah, but I also don't think it will do much at all, but cost you $100.

 

Might be right, and I'm definitely not looking to throw $100 out the door. Regardless, I'm starting to take a turn on this and open my eyes to other possible turntables. I've always been a big admirer of those Linn & a few of the old Thorens. That was back when I couldn't afford a decent turntable, now I can though, whether it makes sense is a whole other deal. I've never been someone my friends & family would call sensible though...

Got my email from bullmoose too, made the cut for yellow!