Ultimate Turntable and cartridge used.
Posted by: RICHYH on 03 October 2003
After reading the great article in last months HiFi+, I have forgotten the author but after many many happy years with an LP12 + Linn catridge he moved the a Well Tempered with Dynavector. Having moved from the Linn myself a few years ago I'm interested in how others view comparitive turntables. At no point here am I having a go at the LP12 as I was very happy with them for 18 years but I fancied a change and looked at the options and it took a fair time to get the sound of the system right when I had changed.
Since seeing the Poll earlier in the week and noticing a considerable amount of people have systems over 50000 euros I'm fasinated to see what turntables are being used, be it the £15000 or whatever it Clearaudios, £7550 Roksans or whatelse.
So what are the "highend" Turntable/cartridge/Phono stage being used by the forum members. Thanks
Since seeing the Poll earlier in the week and noticing a considerable amount of people have systems over 50000 euros I'm fasinated to see what turntables are being used, be it the £15000 or whatever it Clearaudios, £7550 Roksans or whatelse.
So what are the "highend" Turntable/cartridge/Phono stage being used by the forum members. Thanks
Roksan Xerxes, Artemiz, Shiraz, Artaxerxes.
Works wonderfully well with Naim amps
Regards
NB
Works wonderfully well with Naim amps
Regards
NB
Me, I've stayed faithful to my Linn. I've flirted mildly with other seductive beauties who all offer the thrill of the new in various alluring guises. But I've never truly strayed from my one true love.
Sadly, I can't the same about my wife... but that's a whole different story.
Davie
Sadly, I can't the same about my wife... but that's a whole different story.
Davie
Been from LP12/Aro/Lingo to Clearaudio Evolution/Tangent/Sigma and now back to LP12/Armageddon (new style)/Aro/Helikon.
The Clearaudio is, however, ahead on points on the best vinyl, but anything less than perfect vinyl and the Naimed LP12 catches up and passes. The Clearaudio is capable of dynamics, detail and speed way beyond the LP12, but it's a bit too ruthless.
I think the bigger Clearaudio decks must therefore be a long way better than a full monty LP12 (based upon owning one).
That said, going back to an LP12 is a bit like finding an old pair of comfy shoes that you had completely forgotten. They fit, surprisingly well, and they mould to your feet, even if at times they do smell and look a bit tatty...
John
TC '..'
"Sun went down in honey. Moon came up in wine. Stars were spinnin' dizzy, Lord, the band kept us so busy we forgot about the time."
The Clearaudio is, however, ahead on points on the best vinyl, but anything less than perfect vinyl and the Naimed LP12 catches up and passes. The Clearaudio is capable of dynamics, detail and speed way beyond the LP12, but it's a bit too ruthless.
I think the bigger Clearaudio decks must therefore be a long way better than a full monty LP12 (based upon owning one).
That said, going back to an LP12 is a bit like finding an old pair of comfy shoes that you had completely forgotten. They fit, surprisingly well, and they mould to your feet, even if at times they do smell and look a bit tatty...
John
TC '..'
"Sun went down in honey. Moon came up in wine. Stars were spinnin' dizzy, Lord, the band kept us so busy we forgot about the time."
Used to have a pre-cirkus LP12 with Aro,Armageddon and Dynavector 17D2MkII cartridge on a Mana Reference Table. Made nice tunes but kind of slow sounding as compared to my present Roksan TMS with ARO on Particular Stands.The Roksan TMS is not as lush sounding as the LP12 in the midrange but has got a get-up-and-go snap to it that simply leaves the LP12 trailing behind. The notes simply start and stop a little faster without overhang.
The Roksan is however a little more revealing of bad recordings whereas the LP12 tend to sound more forgiving and thus said to more "musical". All in all the LP12 is more popular because it is much cheaper than the Roksan.
Anyway this is just my opinion based on my self comparisons. It's like drinking coffee; some people prefer to have it with a bit of milk and sugar and some, like me, prefer it just the way it should be, BLACK.
CHEERS!