biodigitaljazz Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Im enjoying them. The sound is louder than my whole room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I had a pair and hated them honestly. They only sounded good with classic rock, but were horrid to everything else. Just my two cents. Like I said Marmite speakers. From what I have heard how the room is set out, how the controls on the back are set and what drives them is very very important and the comment about only sounding good with classic rock is very common. because of the ribbons being used as super tweeters it's easy to make them sound bright and getting the mids correct is the biggest problem, I've never heard CD through a pair but I expect its very easy to make them sound horrid with CD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodigitaljazz Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I don't know if a slight muddying of the high and as a result of my receiver or the speakers. Receiver is pioneer sx980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twbranch Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I've bought all sorts of things since I last posted any pictures so I thought I had better take some of my most recent purchase. These are L.A.D. (London Acoustical Developments) direct drive DJ turntables and were a very good (I would say way better) alternative to the SL1200/1210 at the time. They were made in Wembley, London, England in the mid to late 80's and now are sadly very rare because of the use of very nice Jelco arms, people used to buy them just for the arms and throw the rest away without actually trying them. I've been looking for a pair for years and these came via ebay from the BBC in Bristol and do need a lot of work, both run but I started on the worst one first as the arm was in bits, so I have rebuilt the arm, added a new RCA cable, serviced the electronics and polished the platter, next is to clean up the plinth, rewire and repaint the arm and then start on the other one. When I was much much younger I used to DJ in a club that had a pair of slightly later ones, basically the same but had sliders for the pitch and the arms were chrome/silver. These two I think are pretty early versions. Love these...wish i could find some on my side of the atlantic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpingBean Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I don't know if a slight muddying of the high and as a result of my receiver or the speakers. Receiver is pioneer sx980 I have an Sx-980 and I can tell you that it certainly doesnt muddy much of anything. I've found that there's a grainy-ness to the HPM tweets, almost that of a digital nature. I certainly have none of that with my SX-980/Boston Acoustics combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 The tangospinner sub platter came in a few days ago. SUPER easy to change out the old and in with the new. The bearing sizes were very different, with the new one being about 1/3rd smaller. Soundwise, everything sounds more present. And you can here the differences between each instrument better. I'm guessing the old plastic one allowed a bit too much rumble through muddying it all up. The speed is also spot on. Sitting at a constant 33.7. Which for an almost 40 year old piece is about as good as i'd ever hoped for. Well worth the $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodigitaljazz Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I have an Sx-980 and I can tell you that it certainly doesnt muddy much of anything. I've found that there's a grainy-ness to the HPM tweets, almost that of a digital nature. I certainly have none of that with my SX-980/Boston Acoustics combo I'm beyond pleased with this new setup. I'm spinning wax with volume and clarity that'd make a kid with an iPod weep, not to mention when I run lossless through it. So happy to the point of selling my phono pre-amp. As for any muddyness I mentioned I'm not sure what I'm hearing and don't remember what I was referring to. My stylus is fairly new so I'll let it warm up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaizada Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Man, this Audio Desk vinyl cleaner is a world apart from any cleaning method I've seen or used before. I have a Hank Mobley Soul Station 45rpm record I love to death. On the first side, first song towards the end there was a series of 6 prominent clicks. I have cleaned it numerous times trying to get rid of them and all the different solutions (walker, record time, VPI solution, L'art Du Son), none of them could really do anything about it. This record was as clean as it was EVER going to get with the vacuum cleaning VPI 16.5. I just ran it through the Audio Desk for 2 cycles (Can go up to 5). Not only did the record get a sonic upgrade overall, the 6 PROMINENT clicks turned into 4 subdued clicks exactly. This shit works like a dream! Now I am going to simply run it for a full 5 cycle blast and do the best I can ever do for this record...hopefully the 4 clicks become better or better yet, GONE. IN SHORT: I LOVE THIS damn machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I'm beyond pleased with this new setup. I'm spinning wax with volume and clarity that'd make a kid with an iPod weep, not to mention when I run lossless through it. So happy to the point of selling my phono pre-amp. As for any muddyness I mentioned I'm not sure what I'm hearing and don't remember what I was referring to. My stylus is fairly new so I'll let it warm up. This is why I've told you and others to avoid using powered monitors as your amplification and speakers. They're good at neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 This is why I've told you and others to avoid using powered monitors as your amplification and speakers. They're good at neither. It's not just powered monitors, convenience tends to smother everything in the musical chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loyd Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 After over a year of scouring thrift shops, I found this beauty today. I've been searching for a vintage kenwood or pioneer receiver like this for a while. Only problem is it has a European plug so I honestly haven't a clue if it works or not. For $10 US, I figured it was definitely worth the risk. Just waiting on my plug converter and DeOxit spray from Amazon. Other than the deoxit, can anyone give advice on what else might need to cleaned and how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 If it's a Euro plug, it probably runs at 220v. There might be a switch to knock it down to 110/115/120. If there isn't and it says 220 above the power cable, hopefully you have an electric dryer. If it says 110/150/120, you can get that thing working for $5 and a quick trip to Home Depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodigitaljazz Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 This is why I've told you and others to avoid using powered monitors as your amplification and speakers. They're good at neither. Totally understand. It's just difficult for so many people starting out that like allen said, they just grab convenience first. I didn't know I was gonna be getting this setup from my family friend, and I had saved money and wanted a setup then and there. I'm giving the powered speakers to my father for use with his HDTV. I've said it before, but this time I mean it when I say I see nothing making me upgrade my setup for a very long time... except an acrylic platter... and a new stylus OH GOD IT'S STARTING AGAIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 It never stops. Now, after creating a close to $10k setup, I'm like, "I think this is good, I think I'm content.... but maybe the speakers...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodigitaljazz Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 SHIT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loyd Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 If it's a Euro plug, it probably runs at 220v. There might be a switch to knock it down to 110/115/120. If there isn't and it says 220 above the power cable, hopefully you have an electric dryer. If it says 110/150/120, you can get that thing working for $5 and a quick trip to Home Depot. Martin, on the back it's already locked into the120 volt setting so I'm assuming the adapter is all I would need correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 It never stops. Now, after creating a close to $10k setup, I'm like, "I think this is good, I think I'm content.... but maybe the speakers...." Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Martin, on the back it's already locked into the120 volt setting so I'm assuming the adapter is all I would need correct? And Yup again David Loyd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxmartinxx Posted July 9, 2014 Share Posted July 9, 2014 Martin, on the back it's already locked into the120 volt setting so I'm assuming the adapter is all I would need correct? Well, that's good news. If I were you, I'd just cut off the plug and replace it when a US replacement plug that can be bought at most any hardware store for a few bucks. They screw in, so no soldering needed, just some wire stripping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loyd Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Ok so I finally found an adapter for the plug, plug it in and all the lights sparkle like a Christmas tree. Stoked! Unfortunately there's only crackling from one speaker, and nothing but dead silence from the other speaker where there should be music. So now i try my first stereo cleaning ever and hope I don't make it worse. I took it all apart, gave it a good canned air dusting and cleaned all the pots and connectors with a deoxit type cleaner and try again. Perfection! Honestly it sounds just as good if not better than my Marantz PM6004. I only need to find an extra knob for the bass and i'm good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_stretts Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 thinking about buying a Rega RP3 with Ortofon 2M Blue cart... the more I think about it the more likely I am to buy it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 thinking about buying a Rega RP3 with Ortofon 2M Blue cart... the more I think about it the more likely I am to buy it haha Not an unreasonable thought, you could have worse ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 thinking about buying a Rega RP3 with Ortofon 2M Blue cart... the more I think about it the more likely I am to buy it hahaWhy Ortofon Blue? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodigitaljazz Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Supposed to be a clear, accurate stylus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_stretts Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Why Ortofon Blue? Just curious. I have the 2M red on my project atm and enjoy the sound, thought I might stick with the same name at least and go one up. My budget has constraints on some other 'better' carts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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