Low end TT vs. Hi end CD

Steve, did you already sell your BAT?

Yep, sold the BAT, paid off some debt. Auctioned off the Wadia, buyer backed out after auction. Which was OK... I'm still trying to hold on to it.

But I could get some extra cash AND get a sweet TT setup, along with a bunch of new records, by selling the 860x.

I'm going to listen first to some new vinyl, on my 1200, with my current cartridge, and the new phono stage first, to see what i think.

I guess I hope I can hear some of what vinyl can do on the 1200. From your answer above, it seems like I should be able to do that...

Rockinroni: Lame. Hope you got a laugh out of yourself for me. what does this mean? I really do not know what you are trying to express to me only that it sounded negative. Every man is entitled to his opinion. I was not being sarcastic, I thought I made it clear, I did not know how the top end cd players sounded. Only what the reviewers said. I to am open minded and hope to learn something from an exchange of thoughts. After reading stereo mags for 30 years I feel I know when A reviewer is doing a good job. Seams too many people in this thread are getting emotional. The turd comment was made to express my feelings to Denis, That I felt he should spend his money on something else. Not to hurt anyones feelings. I think most people make their equipment choices from their pocketbook restraints, and most of us feel there is a pricepoint associated with every item we choose, where price to us exceeds value. The reason I read so much and buy so little is because I cannot afford it. Its easy to put together a system when price is no object, and you can afford to try the new flavor of the month. That's why we search for knowledge about Hi Fi. So our choices do not negatively impact our wallets. It's great to have a forum like this, where we can all combine our thoughts, and at the end come up with a better understanding of a given topic.
Ron

Ron, apparently I misunderstood you, and I am sorry. I thought your post read like dry sarcasm. My apologies. I have not heard either the top CD players or the top turntables, so my opinion is necessarily somewhat speculative and based on limited knowledge, but some real knowledge nevertheless. For all I know, a $20K Linn blows away every other device ever made, but somehow I doubt it. Every piece of gear and type of technology has its pluses and minuses. (An old NAD CD vs. a 1200, on the other hand - no contest!) I won't doubt your sincerity again.

OK, I'm back...

Zaikes, you've made me have a laugh with your message--for real! I was just talking to Jahaira earlier today--we *can* hear subtle changes PRAT--with our music, most definitely! Maybe you should take a vacation in Fiji--or the Caribbean!

Music is not the only activity I do for pleasure. Fitness boxing and training has been, although I've been retired from that and gaining weight like crazy...

Roni, this is what got you in trouble: "I guess you guys are dj's, in that case DD Turntables and Stanton cartridges are the ticket. good luck!"

If you would go to the reviews section and read Zaikes' review of the tonearm damper for the 1200 you would realize who Zaikesman is. His rig is well put together and his eloquent review demonstrates a command of the English language and a very keen ear. A visit to www.kabusa.com would immediately tell that Kevin is a non-commercial, non-Voodoo guy dedicated to the preservation of analog recordings. He has also designed and marketed the most complete transcription phono preamp on the market. His choosing the 1200 as a main workhorse might at least raise some questions and give you some insights...

As to why I buy CD's, hey It's time consuming to clean records & styli, flip them, etc. A WADIA quality CD changer-transport is very appealing to me, especially if it's less than $250. I have some 700 LPs vs 300 CDs, so I need a TT that will make things easier for me while providing adequate high end playback performance. I can start fast, clean records on top of the platter, have light for the stylus, continuous VTA adjustment, service manual, parts availability, etc. Without question, the modded 1200 fits the bill in its price class like no other deck. When I started shopping for a TT I was looking at the "glass and particle board" crowd until I ran into posts of people modding the 1200 for high end use. I approached the subject with an open mind--that's all...