I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve?


I currently have Technics 1200G turntable with Dynavector 17XD cartridge playing through Kitsune LCR 1 MK5 phono pre and Allnic L7000 preamp. My amps are Pass X350.5 and Benchmark AHB2 driving Sound Lab ESL speakers. My system sounds great, but I am wondering how I can take my system to another level. What do you think?

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The OP now has a fairly comprehensive list of alternative choices for devices owned from Pre Amp through to TT's.

What is missing is how he has absorbed such suggestions as alternative options, and how a plan is to be put in place to have a experience/demonstration of any of the items that are appealing and thought of to be worthy of further consideration.

The OP does not quite know what he owns until he has had a experience of other systems, it might not take long for the understanding to be realized, that the Grass isn't that much Greener elsewhere, and the owned system is very satisfying.

Alternatively a experience/demonstration could present to the OP a device that is identified as being quite instrumental in being capable of presenting a particular sonic trait that is very satisfying and wished to be aspired to.

Either way this is not going to be a experience that can be had on a forum.

One week ago I was invited to a demonstration of New Available Devices to be demonstrated on a System that I know very well and am always impressed as the outcome.

Additionally I have also carried out A/B comparisons of owned devices vs other devices that are creating the same function as the New Devices to be demonstrated. Prior to the Demonstration I was quite reassured my search was complete for my own system, and the system to be used for the Demonstrations owner was pretty much of the mind-set that their search was over as well for such a device.

That lasted about 30 Seconds into the first replay, the Copper Tranx SUT on demonstration  was specifically brought along as a perfect loading matched device to the MiyaJima Cartridge, and this SUT > Cart' used with the 12' Reed Tonearm and SP10 R, took to a whole New Level than was not heard before, it was an interface made in heaven, and all six attendees were utterly surprised at the uplift over the resident SUT.

An additional SUT was introduced from the same Brand but not of the same loading match being a 1:20 ratio Silver Wire Tranx, and again this totally surpassed the resident SUT.

There were very impressive performances that are also very debateable, as a  performance when comparing a matched Copper Tranx vs un-matched Silver Tranx.   The resident SUT never got a mention in any discussions that followed.

When my HiFi system is to have money spent on it again, the above New to myself Brands Devices will be the first to be used as a Home System Demonstration, especially the ones heard along with the upcoming Models, as these are being declared as the Ultimate Range, and the designer has clearly stated will surpass the Models already being experienced.    

  

             

I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve?

@chungjh 

  • How old are you?
  • Do you have friends or family that also like music?
  • Where are you?

I had made a private inquiry to an individual who has not too long ago posted on another forum about their works being reported on a where a SP10 MkII had been undergoing modifications.

To be precise Two SP10 MkII's were undergoing modifications by individuals who were in close contact with each other and able to assess the works being undertaken.

Additionally a SP10 MkII and SP10 R have both been available to be used to compare the TT's being worked on to.

I was quite surprised to be informed that both individuals had formed the view that the Modified SP10 MkII's were the better TT's from their experiences of all the available TT's to be compared. 

To carry out similar modifications is a ambition of my own.

Who cares @pindac  ? Can you let in calm/peace the OP. It needs to enjoy what he had and needs to fine tunning the overall room/system: got it?. Sorry.

 

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@rauliruegas  The OP has made their own inquiry, to which I made a very well informed reply'.

'I have never directly compared 1200G to SP10.

'What do you think are the audible sound improvements in favor of SP10? 

To put the record straight on this matter of referencing other TT's that the OP does not own, there is a earlier Post that refers to the SP10 Mk III, that then leads the Thread into other SP10 Models being referred, which has prompted the OP to inquire about comparisons between the owned 1200 Model and the Vintage Models being referred to.

Following this there are posts clearly offering a form of a description to the OP's inquiry about the comparison between Vintage Technics Models and the 1200 Model.

I chose to contribute to the descriptions being offered, as the information I was privy to was supplied by an individual who has a very trusted work and proven theories, even a renowned Vintage TT expert on this forum who is recommended as a service provider, has been seen to seek advice from this person.

My contribution is totally in keeping with the requests being made from the OP as a result of @rauliruegas introducing the SP10 MkIII Model, which I suspect was an attempt to prove a point as an affront to a comment made about the 1200 Model by another contributor.

@rauliruegas  I have a history on this forum of being met with your expression, that shines through with discontent.

I absorb your attacks with a kindness and patience as I do not see how anything directed by you in your particular and peculiar manner can be seen as containing  any content of any value.

I do not contribute on this forum for those who linger with other purposes in mind.    I contribute in the hope I can assist an individual with a genuine interest in learning a little about a subject that has many lessons to be learned.

I am quite content to remain as an individual with a lot to learn, it is nice to share some of the experiences already encountered and share some of the descriptions offered during my inquiries, especially how these encounters made a lasting  impression.