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    Ooo... Nice! You got it from Raymond (Classic Hifi)?

    Really liked this hybrid (301/401) he made, damn solid build.

    Finally the new platter is out. Nice nice nice.

     

    Yeah..Got it from Ray (Classic Hi Fi). The platter is shindo style platter.

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    Of the TTs I have heard recently,

     

    The VPI classic is a great choice, very natural sounding.

     

    The Avid Volvere and SME tonearm at Raindrop is smooth and has great imaging and minimal distortion, likely due to the clamp factor.

     

    Ray at Raindrop also has great Nagoaka MM carts that you can check out.

     

    Then of course there is the all time champion value for money Rega P3-24...

     

    I guess auditioning is the only way to go.

     

     

    I can't afford the Valvere...I was comparing the DivaII with the rest...

     

    check with him, you won't know. actually he set up OL Aurora MK2 & Clearaudio Performance 2 side by side for easy a/b last week. I was invited but I didn't go.

     

    I don't have problem using differnt cartridge for different TT during audition. Just an idea of how the set up sound like is fine to me. important is whether you like the sound & apperance or not. moreover u might not get the same cartridge as the demo TT.

     

    just my 0.20 cents.

     

     

    Maybe, I try my luck next time there.... :))

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    Clearaudio performance + Clearaudio Maestro may suite your need. they are like gentleman in suit.

    Origin Live more for rock and pop imo. they have punch.

    never heard Avid, can't commend.

    VPI Classic is another nice choice. a bit off budget here.

     

    I have audited the Origin Live and Clear audio at Modular Audio. But, the 2 table have different tonearm and Cartridge on them, so it is not an Apple to Apple, orange to Orange comparison....I don't think Oyster will want to swap the cartridge and cartridge just to sell a $4-5k table...

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    beside Garrard & Lenco, what other TT you prefer?

    how's your music preference & budget.

    you need audition :grin::grin::cans::cans:

     

    I think decided not to do the Garrad 301 now...Have audit a few Origin Live , clear audio, avid... I listen to Jazz old Jazz (Blue Note mainly)....don't feel like spending more than 5K for it...Prefer MM cartridge ..

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    I am no expert, but I have friends who owned the Garrard 301 who swear they are the best TT they have heard. TT, Plinth and tonearm matching is important though.

     

    Perhaps Jig can help, he is building one and am sure has done a lot of research on this, though he may argue that the Lenco is a better deal :grin: .

     

    Yeah.... i m in deliama now...between these 2 Tt

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    wow! you are not alone! welcome back to the vinyl camp :beer: assume you stopped playing LP when CD was introduced. Ya, now is time for you to pick up your old favourite albums and spin again :thumbup::yeah:

    yes, you can find the 2 items in local market but is quite costly. think oversea is cheaper. for Garrad and Lenco our dear friend jig_sg may have a little help.

     

     

    who is this jig_sg?

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    hi all,

     

    I would like a diy amp built, but unfortunately do not have the skills to build one. Thus I am looking for either a shop, or person, who can provide what i need, i.e. sourcing for parts, building it and such.

     

    Are there any such shops at all?

     

    regards.

     

    Martin Electronics makes good tube Amps...THey are only like 3 doors from Well Electronics..both are at Buglington Square..

     

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    No problem. Just finished the SOICs, best I did was the soic8 on the mini3. Tot it was gonna be a killer but it was quite painless, phew! :sweat: .

     

    Here's another way of doing it, I didn't try but it seems like fun :)

    Toaster oven soldering

     

     

    Well, this actually very similar to how the subcontractors do it...and i was think about using the same technique also. but they use very good solder paste which I donno where to get. if I can find any i will use this method.

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