Alert: this is one of those annoying posts by one who asks for advice then perhaps won't follow it.
Posted by: Massimo Bertola on 21 May 2017
Suppose a guy has circa 500 LPs, ranging from battered mono ones from his childhood in the early 60s, to very new ones, left from a departed friend. That they also range from A to Z classical (I said classical, no Frank Zappa), including such things as the complete collection of RCA Victor Fritz Reiner discography (more than 60 LPs, in widely diverging conditions, bought starting in 1975), all of Charles Ives' works in various editions or multiple recordings of George Gershwin's major or minor works; or the complete, original LPs of the Firehouse Five + 2, or a decent résumé of history of music from Purcell's Consort music to Boulez conducting Varese, or the complete 10CC, Godley and Creme, Alan Parson's Project or The Lovin' Spoonful. In a word, a richly diversified collection.
Suppose this guy has an old Pioneer PL112 with an AT, medium-priced pickup, an epoch, unserviced Pioneer SA 7300 and AR14s, which gives exactly the same sound – with the same flaws – he used to have in the mid 70s. This system is in the studio/guest room. It sounds exactly how you imagine it sounds. Now suppose this guy:
- Wonders if it would be possible to have all those different LPs replayed to a higher level of quality (and pleasure);
- Wonders if it would be worthwhile to have all those different LPs replayed to a higher level of quality (and pleasure);
- Wonders if it would be worthwhile to have an LP replay system (=a turntable, with arm, phono stage and pickup) to place together with his main CD system, in the living room. No more 40 years old ARs, but modern S-400s.
- Wonders how much it would cost to have the LP system being of comparable quality to his CD one (details in the guy's profile).
- Is not the least attracted by rigid base TTs like the rega and loves floating suspension ones, like Thorens or Linn; but he has no intention to spend the sum a properly working Linn costs (unless something made him fall for a Linn, which he finds beautiful);
Supposing you have had the patience to reach this point, and have noticed all the underlined words: what would you suggest to this fastidious guy?
Thanks,
have a good Sunday.
M
b_lund posted:People moan about the LP12 being expensive ...... If I couldn't have a Linn I'd have a Bauer dps (very pretty), topline Rega or even a WT Versalex or an old EMT.agree on the dps looks. never heard it.
Best-looking TT out there, I reckon. Beautifully built and very good sound, too. Well worth an audition if you're in the market.
The dps is cut from the same sonic cloth as the Pink Triangles. I had an Anniversary for many years before upgrading to the dps. The latter gives you simply more (or less in this case?) of it and I very much prefer its looks to the typical nineties black ash 
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Wow After doing a little research, I hate I sold mine, but needed the Cash > Aktiv Naim!
Funny thing rocked my LP 12 for 3 Decades, never new what I had!
But, it did match my Briks!
"Yes, there was talk among some enthusiasts that the black plinth was actually the best sounding one, but really most people chose the finish of their LP12 on the basis of its looks, there were far more important things to consider that would affect their LP12’s performance. As a consequence, the two most popular LP12 plinth finishes were the fluted Afromosia and black Ash.
Other finishes, such as Cherry, Maple, Oak, Rosenut, Walnut and even Rosewood have been made available over the years, although sadly the Fluted Afromosia, Maple and Rosewood have been discontinued. Nevertheless, there is still a good range of finishes to choose from today. However, sometimes people would just like something different; something more appropriate to their tastes and to the decor of their homes.
This is where Chris Harban of Woodsong Audio has been able to help as he has earned himself a reputation..."
I envy you guys!
I guess I Had the Afromosia.
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Allante93!
Allante93 posted:I guess I Had the Afromosia.
Allante93!
Lacrimosa?
Ardbeg10y posted:Allante93 posted:I guess I Had the Afromosia.
Allante93!
Lacrimosa?
The Forum, a wealth of Information!
Couldn't find a Plinth of Lacrimosia!
"Lacrimosa is Latin for "weeping". It is also a name that derives from Our Lady of Sorrows, a title given to Mary, the mother of Jesus."
Naim ain't cheap!
The weeping prophet! LOL...
Allante93!
I quite like the finish of the Booplinth. Reminiscent of the fluting.
Marksnaim posted:Reminiscent of the fluting.
I always think over compressed JPEG when i see the Booplinth. Still a great looking deck in any plinth finish 
Marksnaim posted:I quite like the finish of the Booplinth. Reminiscent of the fluting.
"Machined complete from solid bamboo laminate block
Lightweight, rigid and strong, one piece, low mass construction
No internally glued, screwed, mitred or clamped sections and corner braces found in traditional wooden LP12 plinth constructions"
That's why I sold mine!
Couldn't afford your sweet a** deck!
Enjoy!
Allante93!
Clive B posted:Suzy Wong posted:Although the fluted Afromosa is, I suppose, the seminal Sondek plinth I've never been fond of it. Indeed I've been "waiting" for my '83 Afromosa to fall apart so I can justify a Woodsong Curly Maple.
However it just refuses to roll over, so I guess I'll have to spend this year's "indulgeance fund" on a NAC82 instead
Go for a new Woodsong plinth for your LP12. Not only will you you convince yourself that it sounds better, but it'll look gorgeous too. The finish on Woodsong plinths is truly something to behold!
I would not argue with either of those points 
- I love those curly maples- and if one takes the "source first" mantra to extremes then one should sort out the plinth with corner bracing before top plate, subchassis/bearing etc,etc.
However last week I got "careless" on eBay (no, really*).........and a NAC 82 is now sitting in the study, waiting to go.
*OK I lied, it was deliberate. Late model from Lintone Audio.