Guest Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I did. It might just be the way the records warped too. Side A was fine, which didn't play without skips before, but b had a sharp warp in it still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I finally used my clamp today. It worked great on one side of the record, the other side still skips like crazy. The warp on it is kind of odd, and seems really sharp on the one side while the other side is more bowled. I don't hear any differences sonically with any other record, so not sure if it was worth it. Not digging the new "cork antistatic" mat either. It's super staticy.I've got an old clamp from the 70's made by Bib that the Michell ckamp and others are a copy of and I use it as a belt saver on my belt drive decks, you give the platter a helping spin on startup using the clamp and the belt doesn't have to cope with the start up tourqe on the platter stretching it.Those clamps can help with some minor warps but usually only on one side, the only effective thing I've found for warps is the vinyl flat and it's heating pouch. And the only material I want platters and platter mats made from is acrylic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I have not seen very many acrylic turntable mats, but I'm certainly going to look into one. I went back to my old cork with dots for now, but can't use the clamp with it. Thinking of grabbing this acrylic mat http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-WHITE-Acrylic-Perspex-Turntable-Mat-Rega-Linn-Avid-Pro-Ject-VPI-Music-Hall-/400439116943?hash=item5d3c08048f I wonder if there might be some better options though. Anyone have one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I have not seen very many acrylic turntable mats, but I'm certainly going to look into one. I went back to my old cork with dots for now, but can't use the clamp with it. Thinking of grabbing this acrylic mat http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-WHITE-Acrylic-Perspex-Turntable-Mat-Rega-Linn-Avid-Pro-Ject-VPI-Music-Hall-/400439116943?hash=item5d3c08048f I wonder if there might be some better options though. Anyone have one? Aren't you currently looking for new tables? For all the money you keep dumping on accessories for your LP120, why don't you put it towards a new table? None of these minor upgrades will make your AT much better. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Yeah, but it might be a few months out since I just realized how close I am to paying off my student loans. Spending $25 here and there is not causing me much trouble, but a few hundred will. Edit: Well this is very tempting to dip into my savings, and put off paying off my loans another month for: http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649202670-rega-rp1-turntable-wperformance-pack-and-rb202/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Yeah, but it might be a few months out since I just realized how close I am to paying off my student loans. Spending $25 here and there is not causing me much trouble, but a few hundred will. Edit: Well this is very tempting to dip into my savings, and put off paying off my loans another month for: http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649202670-rega-rp1-turntable-wperformance-pack-and-rb202/ For that sort of money I wouldn't bother with an RP1, if you really want a Rega get a used Planer 3 and then add an aftermarket acrylic platter but if your vision is a bit wider $600 can buy a lot of table used.. There was a couple of threads on here that I've listed out a selection of the myriad Rega upgrades available if you're set on a Rega though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freki Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Insound was selling that RP1 package for ~$450 new. (Not anymore obvi, but evidence enough there's no need to drop that much for the same used) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 All very fair points. I think I'll hold off on looking until I have the money on hand and know exactly what I want... unless of course I come across a really good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swemoll Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 For that sort of money I wouldn't bother with an RP1, if you really want a Rega get a used Planer 3 and then add an aftermarket acrylic platter but if your vision is a bit wider $600 can buy a lot of table used.. All very fair points. I think I'll hold off on looking until I have the money on hand and know exactly what I want... unless of course I come across a really good deal. Ummm...I am STILL selling my Rega RP3 with Exact2 cartridge for this very amount of money. So if you're looking for this "really good deal", I would go ahead and buy this 'table from me. Because what dethrock said is true...a $60 record clamp may feel like it's not hurting your bank account...but at the same time all it is doing is keeping you from being able to pull the trigger on a real upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Also true. I'd love that RP3, but alas I am going on vacation next week so can't spend any money on a table this month/next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swemoll Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I give up. xxsilence 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitLess Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 A few pages back I posted that I recently purchased an AR EB-101 in new -- as in never used -- condition. Well, it finally got delivered the other day, and I figured I'd post some pictures of it. dethrock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 A few pages back I posted that I recently purchased an AR EB-101 in new -- as in never used -- condition. Well, it finally got delivered the other day, and I figured I'd post some pictures of it. Nice table, what did it cost if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitLess Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Nice table, what did it cost if you don't mind me asking? I paid $700 shipped. More than most unmodified ARs in good to excellent condition go for, but worth it, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 It's gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidney Crosley Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Just did a bit of end-of-summer purchasing on Canuck Audio Mart: Shure SE215 IEMs + Shure SRH840 over-ear cans for $160 CAD together ($120 US). Really loving the SE215s. The 840s are sweet sounding, but not sure where I'm going to use them right now. Hagerman Bugle 2 phono preamp - $150 CAD ($115 US). Just hooked it up replacing a NAD preamp, and I'm already quite impressed - immediate clarity and punchier bass. I'm super excited because I think this gets my turntable setup to a point where I am very happy right now, and will probably not upgrade for a while (Debut Carbon Esprit with Grado Gold1 cart+ Hagerman Bugle 2 phono pre + NAD C326BEE amp + Wharfedale 10.1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I paid $700 shipped. More than most unmodified ARs in good to excellent condition go for, but worth it, I think. Yes it does seem steep but no you don't see them in that sort of condition everyday, either way a very nice table, how does it sound? And are you going to keep it standard or upgrade it at all? Sadly the EB101 we got here was a much cheaper table and you had to go up to the Legend to get a nice AR, it always seemed short sighted of AR to sell different tables in different markets when the real competition in sprung tables was in Europe and they could have made a much better name from themselves, I suppose it was a case of sending the Legend over to get the praise and the Euro EB101 for the sales. The Euro EB101 is fine it's just nowhere near as nice as the US one and consequently used to make very good value but now you see them going for relatively silly money compared to what they used to go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitLess Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Yes it does seem steep but no you don't see them in that sort of condition everyday, either way a very nice table, how does it sound? And are you going to keep it standard or upgrade it at all? Sadly the EB101 we got here was a much cheaper table and you had to go up to the Legend to get a nice AR, it always seemed short sighted of AR to sell different tables in different markets when the real competition in sprung tables was in Europe and they could have made a much better name from themselves, I suppose it was a case of sending the Legend over to get the praise and the Euro EB101 for the sales. The Euro EB101 is fine it's just nowhere near as nice as the US one and consequently used to make very good value but now you see them going for relatively silly money compared to what they used to go for. Considering what I paid for it, I think I'll keep it standard for the time being. It would be a shame to start ripping it apart when everything is in such great shape to begin with. I know that tonearm isn't the best, but considering the rest of my current setup, it's more than adequate for my needs. If I do any upgrades in the near future, I'll likely start with the spring and stud kit from VinylNirvana, and then maybe upgrade the motor. The table sounds great so far, and I still have some tweaks I need to do. I need to make some adjustments to the springs to get the platter level with the plinth, as it's currently a bit off. I also don't think I did a great job aligning the cart, so I'm going to fiddle with that a bit tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Considering what I paid for it, I think I'll keep it standard for the time being. It would be a shame to start ripping it apart when everything is in such great shape to begin with. I know that tonearm isn't the best, but considering the rest of my current setup, it's more than adequate for my needs. If I do any upgrades in the near future, I'll likely start with the spring and stud kit from VinylNirvana, and then maybe upgrade the motor. The table sounds great so far, and I still have some tweaks I need to do. I need to make some adjustments to the springs to get the platter level with the plinth, as it's currently a bit off. I also don't think I did a great job aligning the cart, so I'm going to fiddle with that a bit tonight. I was hoping you’d say that, it's far too nice to go playing about with. Might be worth searching out one that's a bit more cosmetically challenged and do some upgrades on that one to see what the benefits really are. See if you can find the Linn setup manual, it used to be around on the net and the suspension setup info is relevant for all 3 point sprung tables. I've got a hard copy somewhere I could scan in if I can find it and you really get stuck but it's worth digging it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octave Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Marantz 1060! kidamnesiac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Just did a bit of end-of-summer purchasing on Canuck Audio Mart: Shure SE215 IEMs + Shure SRH840 over-ear cans for $160 CAD together ($120 US). Really loving the SE215s. The 840s are sweet sounding, but not sure where I'm going to use them right now. Hagerman Bugle 2 phono preamp - $150 CAD ($115 US). Just hooked it up replacing a NAD preamp, and I'm already quite impressed - immediate clarity and punchier bass. I'm super excited because I think this gets my turntable setup to a point where I am very happy right now, and will probably not upgrade for a while (Debut Carbon Esprit with Grado Gold1 cart+ Hagerman Bugle 2 phono pre + NAD C326BEE amp + Wharfedale 10.1). I've been looking for a pair of SE215s. I should check out Audio Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxsilence Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Massdrop is a great place for the SE215s, and they seem to redrop regularly. If I recall correctly they were $80. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Well, I just bit the bullet and ordered a pair of B&W CM10 S2 speakers. I'll let everyone know how the breakup with my girlfriend goes. JumpingBean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Picked this up a few days ago, Luxman PD-131 with an SME 3009. Sho is pretty but I'm not convinced, might need a bit more settling in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitLess Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Very nice-looking table, Allen. Am I correct in thinking that's a direct drive motor with a sprung sub-chassis? That would seem to defeat the purpose a bit with the motor not being decoupled from the platter and arm, no? Just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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