So how many of you guys have a major analog setup anyway?

[User211]

Bernard, just been talking to Steve at Michell - I suggested the reason the Orbe uses a double thick perspex plinth is to reduce the vibration in it. I then mentioned the granite idea I have, and requested dimensions of the standalone motor. It has to help, in my book. The perspex plinth does vibrate at high levels, but it has to be said it is well isolated from the platter.

I think it will look good, and reduce vibration. Steve said nothing, really, just agreed to supply the dimensions. What's really good about Michell TTs is you assemble them from the bits they supply, but you can change all the bits as they refine them over time. Brilliant. What other manufacturer has such a timeless viewpoint? Names please

Clockwork Orange? I have it on DVD... Must get me a white jump suit and a huge codpiece BTW: There is a Michell turntable in that film - in the main characters bedroom!

 

[Bernard]

Justin, while you're at it, you may want to consider doing what MiTT did - make yourself a sandbox and put the granite on the sand. Check Tim's system page.

I thought that the TT in the movie was an Oracle !

 

[Wardsweb]

Justin, while you're at it, you may want to consider doing what MiTT did - make yourself a sandbox and put the granite on the sand. Check Tim's system page.

I thought that the TT in the movie was an Oracle !

I have used a sandbox/isolation table in the past with great success. It was not needed after I moved to my new house. Here is a picture. If you want to build one, I have the instruction on my website.

 

[User211]

http://www.michell-engineering.co.uk/history.html nah - the original!

Always thought Oracle were copying Michell, really.

Wardsweb - link for the sandbox?

 

[TrumpetDoug]

Wardsweb - link for the sandbox?

Click on the Avatar to go to his homepage click on audio the diy.

Doug - out

 

[Wardsweb]

Here is the direct link: http://www.wardsweb.org/audio/isolation_table.html

 

[RichTeer]

Seems like they are still available.

http://www.hifi-phono-house.com/Pho...rd-Inner-sleeves-N%B0102-50-pieces--3465.html

Thanks for the pointer, I'll check it out!

 

[amey01]

One thing I am wondering about: anytime you listened to vinyl, did you spend so much time concentrating on how much noise you heard that you forgot to pay attention to the quality of the reproduction of the music? Also, what was the best vinyl setup/system you listened to? Vinyl on a bright system can sound truly horrible; but then, so too can CD.

Being unfamiliar with the equipment doesn't make it easy to remember, but the best I've heard vinyl sound was from a Clearaudio Master? - it had the tangental tracking tonearm, I know that. I've also heard various SMEs, a Music Hall MMF-9. Oh, and an Acoustic Signature, but I have no idea what tonearm or cartridge. Preamplification was a variety of outboard and integrated units.

 

[Burke]

Real Analog

This is real analog. The way vinyl was meant to be enjoyed.

 

[Burke]

Early digital

Everything old is new again.

By the way this sound phenomenal.