helomech
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| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Bondmanp,Thanks for the input. I haven't heard of Kworks but I'll look them up. I've owned a couple relatively inexpensive non suspended tables and a suspended Pioneer PL55x. The Pioneer was very good, I almost regret selling it, but I didn't care... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Thanks Raymonda.I've already done the Dynamat mod to the underside areas. I will probably get the reproduction Super top plate from VN as well. | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Raymonda, I already have a cruise control. I think it made a very slight improvement. I just began disassembly of the table this morning, so it's not very photogenic at the moment. I will post pics when the mod is complete. Right now it has the re... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI And I'd have a lot of dough left for black discs and maybe a new listening chair. | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI My Thorens will be maxed out for the most part, after I replace the tonearm. The other mods I've done have improved the sound slightly, but I have a feeling that a new arm will yield the greatest improvement and elevate it to another level. I alre... | |
| Speakers with warm treble and good bass I must also mention that I was surprised at a couple speakers you mentioned as being too bright. I agree that evaluating room acoustics is a good idea. One thing I've noticed about metal dome tweeters, however good or warm, is that they always sou... | |
| Speakers with warm treble and good bass Based on your requirements, I highly recommend trying to audition the Epos Elan or Epic series. The speakers do have a somewhat utilitarian look, but they are extremely good for their modest price.I own a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 8s and use th... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI I appreciate everyone's input. I'm about 90% set on going the route of continuing to mod the Thorens. However, I do enjoy really deep bass, and I've read that even the best sprung turntables never excel in that respect. | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Raymonda,WTRP, are you referring to a Well Tempered? I am leaning toward the Jelco tonearm, partly because my TD166 is in beautiful condition and I think I'd forever wonder what could've been if I didn't maximize its potential. I also have a Pion... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI I run my Thorens with a music hall cruise control. It seems to run at the correct speed (checked by strobe disc) when the controller reads 33.5 rpm. I agree that any table in that price range should hold perfect speed without an outboard controlle... | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI Thanks for the insight. | |
| Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI TableJockey,Thanks for the tip. I was unaware of the variations. I have a Music Hall Cruise control which allegedly is compatible with some VPI models. It works well with my Thorens. How do you like the sound of the Classic? | |
| Best Component Ever, for the money My vote goes to my Epos Epic 2s that were clearanced at $400. Easily hold their own against my $2200 Monitor Audio floor standers. Another good one is my Topping D20 DAC for $100. It's just as good as the Musical Fidelity V90. | |
| Stand-mount speaker recommendations You might try to audition some Epos Elan 15s or Epic 2s. They can produce deeper bass than my MA Silver 8 floor standers despite being stand mount. They do have rear ports but I used to have Epic 2s within about 12 inches from a rear wall in my ol... |