@uberwalz.Yes. I started with the blue, but learned the hard way what happens when I don't wear my glasses during needle drop and it falls off the side of the lp. Ouch! So I needed a replacement and moved up to the purple heart at Larry's suggestion. The tonearm upgrade conversation didn't occur. Definitely a huge improvement in sound. Interestingly, a close friend with the same Nottingham/Kiseki blue setup did exactly the same thing I did a month later. He too upgraded to the purple heart and is ecstatic over the sonic improvement. The improvement is notable waaay before full break in occurs. I would suggest calling Larry at Hollywood Sound because he can tell you if you are further ahead with a tonearm or cartridge upgrade. Either way please let us know what you did and your experience.
Nottingham Spacedeck vs Rega Planar 8 vs Technics SL1200G
Hey Everyone,
An analogue newbie needs your advice.
Firstly I am not looking for any TT recommendations other than these 3.
My system is Devore O96, and the amplification would be either Lyngdorf 3400/Coincident Frankenstein combo or a Shindo pre/amp combo (forthcoming). The phono stage is TBD.
The sound I like is rich, full-bodied, with a good bass (I love percussion, and the double-bass instrument and Mingus is my fav jazz artist). I am very sensitive to even a hint of brightness. I don't care about the typical audiophile presentation -- gobs of detail and soundstage but no soul.
My music of choice is jazz, vocals and small-scale instrumentals. No rock, no pop, no western classical.
Would love your thoughts on these 3 choices.
Since I am a newbie, easy setup is big win, which might tilt me towards the Rega or Technics, but with Nottingham I have a great dealer support that I would completely miss out on if I went with Technics (no Technics dealer in a 5000 mile radius).
I used to own a Rega RP6, so am familiar with Rega sound, and like it. But my RP6 was bested by my DAC (AMR DP-777) so sold it a few years ago. So I want a TT that will compete with any sub-10000$ DAC.
Looking forward to your thoughts that will help me scratch my analog itch.
An analogue newbie needs your advice.
Firstly I am not looking for any TT recommendations other than these 3.
My system is Devore O96, and the amplification would be either Lyngdorf 3400/Coincident Frankenstein combo or a Shindo pre/amp combo (forthcoming). The phono stage is TBD.
The sound I like is rich, full-bodied, with a good bass (I love percussion, and the double-bass instrument and Mingus is my fav jazz artist). I am very sensitive to even a hint of brightness. I don't care about the typical audiophile presentation -- gobs of detail and soundstage but no soul.
My music of choice is jazz, vocals and small-scale instrumentals. No rock, no pop, no western classical.
Would love your thoughts on these 3 choices.
Since I am a newbie, easy setup is big win, which might tilt me towards the Rega or Technics, but with Nottingham I have a great dealer support that I would completely miss out on if I went with Technics (no Technics dealer in a 5000 mile radius).
I used to own a Rega RP6, so am familiar with Rega sound, and like it. But my RP6 was bested by my DAC (AMR DP-777) so sold it a few years ago. So I want a TT that will compete with any sub-10000$ DAC.
Looking forward to your thoughts that will help me scratch my analog itch.
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