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Post by gninnam on Jun 14, 2021 19:25:13 GMT
While I still have the Orbe, I made another change as recommended by Pete off of the WAM. Replacing the bobbins under the arm pod for slightly larger but also more 'give', the replacements I had supposed to separate the arm from the chassis but Pete thought it could be better so he tried these and gave them glowing reviews so I thought I would try - made the change this evening. Pics of the in place:   Pics of the size difference (new on the left): _20210614_201126.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds)  First impressions are pretty positive but early days! |
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Post by gninnam on Jul 6, 2021 22:11:08 GMT
Another mod, this time the feet. Before the feet were directly connected to the lower plinth - now changed to rubber isolation as found in vibrating devices (this was done some time ago) and now added covers (anodised aluminium) which smartens them up no end in my eyes) No spun a record yet with the covers on but without it made an improvement to the SQ. A few pics    |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 7, 2021 5:55:12 GMT
Another mod, this time the feet. Before the feet were directly connected to the lower plinth - now changed to rubber isolation as found in vibrating devices (this was done some time ago) and now added covers (anodised aluminium) which smartens them up no end in my eyes) No spun a record yet with the covers on but without it made an improvement to the SQ. A few pics They look very snazzy. |
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Post by gninnam on Jul 7, 2021 17:41:03 GMT
Thanks. Just playing a record to see if they change the sonics for better or worse - so far, not worse  |
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Post by gninnam on Jul 9, 2021 18:54:08 GMT
Bought some of these for the speakers to see if they would change anything with what I hear as currently using spikes into the carpet (with a concrete floor).  Fitted to the speakers this evening.    Had a 30 minute listen and the lower registers seemed to be clearer so a good start. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 9, 2021 18:58:19 GMT
Bought some of these for the speakers to see if they would change anything with what I hear as currently using spikes into the carpet (with a concrete floor). Fitted to the speakers this evening. Had a 30 minute listen and the lower registers seemed to be clearer so a good start. Yeah they get great reports from those that use them. Look ok too |
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Post by gninnam on Jul 15, 2021 18:48:17 GMT
SuperSpikes do a good job - SQ is better to my ears Today I thought I would try my 12 inch wooden arm as I have only used it on the Lenco GL75. Sounds pretty good   |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jul 15, 2021 19:59:54 GMT
SuperSpikes do a good job - SQ is better to my ears Today I thought I would try my 12 inch wooden arm as I have only used it on the Lenco GL75. Sounds pretty good It's very cool to look at! |
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Post by antonio on Jul 16, 2021 0:36:19 GMT
Why wooden-it sound ok - oooh I'll get me coat  Looks great though |
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Post by macca on Jul 16, 2021 7:23:55 GMT
That arm is amazing.
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Post by gninnam on Jul 16, 2021 20:13:55 GMT
It is great value for the SQ it can give. Cost about £160 but I would put the performance at 5 times that if not more!
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Post by gninnam on Aug 2, 2021 20:25:01 GMT
Looking forward to next Saturday. Never owned a DD turntable and I will pick one up on then |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 2, 2021 20:31:24 GMT
Looking forward to next Saturday. Never owned a DD turntable and I will pick one up on then Oh, what you bought? |
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Post by gninnam on Aug 2, 2021 20:35:07 GMT
Looking forward to next Saturday. Never owned a DD turntable and I will pick one up on then Oh, what you bought? Will be revealed on Saturday  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 2, 2021 20:35:44 GMT
Will be revealed on Saturday That's ages away! |
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Post by gninnam on Aug 2, 2021 20:49:12 GMT
Will be revealed on Saturday That's ages away! Tell me about it......... |
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Post by antonio on Aug 3, 2021 0:22:04 GMT
Exciting times, and I will say having just seen the photos again how good those Sound Care spikes look under your speakers Gninnam
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Post by gninnam on Aug 3, 2021 19:59:55 GMT
Exciting times, and I will say having just seen the photos again how good those Sound Care spikes look under your speakers Gninnam It is - the wait is killing me........ |
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Post by gninnam on Aug 7, 2021 19:26:28 GMT
Picked up the new toy today and up and running. 3 issues. 1. The hole in the plinth does not give me the correct spindle to arm length (about 7 mm out) so will have to cut a larger mounting hole - will make it so I can mount 9inch arms to. 2. The arm cable could do with being longer so I will get some new cable to sort that out - it just about allows me to solder plugs to the end but not ideal 3. Earth hum - solved by connecting a cable to the chassis of the TT and the phono cable. When connected to the earth post the controls on the turntable stopped working - they are touch so when connecting the chassis to the earth stops them from working A few pics with the DL103M fitted to the arm - does sound pretty good.      Plenty of tweaking to come |
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Post by rexton on Aug 7, 2021 19:57:02 GMT
Very nice. Like the look of the wooden arm, I might try one at some stage.
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 7, 2021 19:59:55 GMT
That's a looker isnt it!!!!
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Post by gninnam on Aug 7, 2021 20:12:21 GMT
Sounding good as is so once the correct pivot to spindle distance is sorted I am expecting even greater things |
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Post by gninnam on Aug 8, 2021 17:00:15 GMT
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Post by antonio on Aug 9, 2021 4:25:37 GMT
I know your your Orbe is no ugly duckling, but the Denon with that wooden arm is the one for me, pleased you've corrected the mounting distance and it sounds even better, come on, which do you prefer and why?
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Post by gninnam on Aug 9, 2021 8:10:13 GMT
I know your your Orbe is no ugly duckling, but the Denon with that wooden arm is the one for me, pleased you've corrected the mounting distance and it sounds even better, come on, which do you prefer and why? Can't comment as yet as I need to get new arm cable for the wooden arm and new RCA connectors (terrible hum now - these connectors have been soldered more times than I have had hot dinners!) Looking to order some new stuff today so in the next few days will hopefully have it singing then I can make a judgement call (though I don't know why I have too  ) |
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Post by Bigman80 on Aug 9, 2021 8:27:19 GMT
I know your your Orbe is no ugly duckling, but the Denon with that wooden arm is the one for me, pleased you've corrected the mounting distance and it sounds even better, come on, which do you prefer and why? Can't comment as yet as I need to get new arm cable for the wooden arm and new RCA connectors (terrible hum now - these connectors have been soldered more times than I have had hot dinners!) Looking to order some new stuff today so in the next few days will hopefully have it singing then I can make a judgement call (though I don't know why I have too ) Yep, i likey. Just enjoy them both. |
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Post by antonio on Aug 10, 2021 4:41:09 GMT
I know your your Orbe is no ugly duckling, but the Denon with that wooden arm is the one for me, pleased you've corrected the mounting distance and it sounds even better, come on, which do you prefer and why? Can't comment as yet as I need to get new arm cable for the wooden arm and new RCA connectors (terrible hum now - these connectors have been soldered more times than I have had hot dinners!) Looking to order some new stuff today so in the next few days will hopefully have it singing then I can make a judgement call (though I don't know why I have too ) Fair comment about about the RCA connectors, and I'm not twisting your arm up yer back to give a final verdict, I thought you might be pleased to do so |
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Post by gninnam on Aug 16, 2021 18:27:40 GMT
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Post by rexton on Aug 16, 2021 20:12:07 GMT
Blimey things move on a pace in your system.
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Post by gninnam on Aug 22, 2021 11:43:53 GMT
Latest acquisition  |
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