Bang for the buck

I also already have the tonearm decoupling kit installed. I'm just curious to see how far I can take this table.

I've been reading reports of the Orbe platter upgrade dampening the sound too much.

Anyone have any experience here?

Music tastes vary but I usually listen to jazz, electronic, classical, soul, blues...

Hi, Misnomer; you cannot go wrong with the Orbe spindle and clamp upgrade. I made the switch with my Gyro SE and the screw-down clamp is a big improvement over the stock clamp. You can make fine adjustments to clamping pressure as needed to get just the right "tuning".

Regards,
Tom

Thanks Tom,

So you didn't go whole hog for the platter? On another list a member says it deadens the sound.

I don't want to splash out £400 only to regret it.

Hi, Misnomer; if I was going to start spending much more money on a Gyro SE I would probably just buy the Orbe or another table. I'm not a believer in putting lots of money into turntable upgrades. The cost of the Orbe spindle and clamp was pushing it as it was. The way I see it, why not just buy the better turntable in the first place?

Just an opinion, not based on real world experience, so take it for what it is.

Regards,
Tom

Let's keep things in perspective: The spindle/clamp upgrade is 80 GBP. Upgrading to an Orbe costs a little more than that.

I'd also suggest a good speed strobe like the Kab. As I mentioned, the stock Gyro power supply does have speed adjustment screw that you can get to by removing the case.

http://www.kabusa.com/strobe.htm

There's a cheaper one here:

http://www.sleevetown.com/turntable-accessories.shtml

(Neither depends on the mains power, which might not be at the right or even a consistent frequency.)