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Post by stevew on Jun 15, 2020 6:19:45 GMT
You'll not get a review of it, I'll either say I like it or don't like it I dont like to wax lyrical about audio, one man's great is another man's poor so my opinion is largely irrelevant as my standards of what is good or bad are different to anyone elses And its a one off so it's not as if someone could go out and buy one... Anything I'll write I'll qualify that it's my opinion only Understood. I’ll bung mine in the attic for a later date. |
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Post by dsjr on Jun 15, 2020 16:53:39 GMT
I think I'll keep my EDS1000 on the deck it was most often used with (and designed for?) and stick with the original stuck-on mat damping the platter, a soft centre disc to add record support at the centre and a SpaceMat on top - sounds sublime and is silent compared to my idler drives  Pics in me gallery on VE...Un-modified Dual 701's are increasing in value too, accepting this drive came alone as a spare part. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2020 20:00:46 GMT
Finished. here are a few photos  Eds1000 airprodigy build by anthony cresswell, on Flickr i made a right mess getting the arm fitted and the deck where it is supposed to live....  Eds1000 airprodigy build by anthony cresswell, on Flickr this then, is the finished product. interesting thing is that i cant hear a particular sonic signature if that makes sense. It just plays. it also doesn't change at all as the record progresses. I remember being surprised by this when i used the terminator arm  Eds1000 airprodigy build by anthony cresswell, on Flickr the build quality of the arm is very good, i cant find anything to complain about, all the parts are well designed and thought out. nothing seems to have been overlooked. it comes with several setup jigs, my personal favourite is the v block jig that allows you to take the wand out completely to set the tracking weight so you don't bugger up any of your other adjustments. lovely touch  Eds1000 airprodigy build by anthony cresswell, on Flickr scuse the lens flare. overall I'm very happy with the build, and with the arm. for less than 450 quid all in, the arm is in my opinion a bargain. and the fact that it can be used on a suspended deck is a very interesting selling point as previously it was very difficult to find a linear tracker to fit say a td160 and certainly not at the price andy builds them for. the dual motor seems completely unflappable, i haven't even had to consider faffing with the speed adjust. which is pretty amazing for a 40 odd year old motor. the jbe and the lencos always need the speed finessing after a while, but this thing just keeps turning..... one thing that stands out is the amount of detail it seems to be able to dig out, and how clear it is. i also seem to be able to pick a instrument ect and follow it very easily. and low frequency tone seems to be very good, very natural. it sounds very natural overall in my opinion done. One dual rescued. i shall enjoy. |
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Post by firebottle on Jun 16, 2020 20:29:14 GMT
Cracking result, well done.
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 16, 2020 21:22:34 GMT
Finished. here are a few photos Eds1000 airprodigy build by anthony cresswell, on Flickr i made a right mess getting the arm fitted and the deck where it is supposed to live.... Eds1000 airprodigy build by anthony cresswell, on Flickr this then, is the finished product. interesting thing is that i cant hear a particular sonic signature if that makes sense. It just plays. it also doesn't change at all as the record progresses. I remember being surprised by this when i used the terminator arm Eds1000 airprodigy build by anthony cresswell, on Flickr the build quality of the arm is very good, i cant find anything to complain about, all the parts are well designed and thought out. nothing seems to have been overlooked. it comes with several setup jigs, my personal favourite is the v block jig that allows you to take the wand out completely to set the tracking weight so you don't bugger up any of your other adjustments. lovely touch Eds1000 airprodigy build by anthony cresswell, on Flickr scuse the lens flare. overall I'm very happy with the build, and with the arm. for less than 450 quid all in, the arm is in my opinion a bargain. and the fact that it can be used on a suspended deck is a very interesting selling point as previously it was very difficult to find a linear tracker to fit say a td160 and certainly not at the price andy builds them for. the dual motor seems completely unflappable, i haven't even had to consider faffing with the speed adjust. which is pretty amazing for a 40 odd year old motor. the jbe and the lencos always need the speed finessing after a while, but this thing just keeps turning..... one thing that stands out is the amount of detail it seems to be able to dig out, and how clear it is. i also seem to be able to pick a instrument ect and follow it very easily. and low frequency tone seems to be very good, very natural. it sounds very natural overall in my opinion done. One dual rescued. i shall enjoy. That is a great piece of work. Well done and thanks sharing your progress..ive enjoyed following it. |
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Post by antonio on Jun 17, 2020 4:55:35 GMT
^^^^^^^^^
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2020 12:42:58 GMT
Hmmm. Just tallied up what it's cost me to build this thing, bear in mind that this wasn't all spent at the same time, and includes the cart, but it's cost me just over 900 quid :shock:
Quite frankly that's abit daft, I'm very aware of the costs involved when I do something for someone else, but it never occurs to me what I've spent when I build something for myself..... Its something of a shock to be honest, I shall have to start looking at costs more closely when I do build stuff for myself.
I wonder if it's worth it. (I think it is but I'm biased)
Also wonder what alternative I could have bought for that money, I haven't a clue what's on the market these days.
I haven't included the pop bottle plenum tank I knocked up yesterday and added to the air line to smooth the airflow to the air bearing in the costing though :lol:
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 20, 2020 13:38:38 GMT
Hmmm. Just tallied up what it's cost me to build this thing, bear in mind that this wasn't all spent at the same time, and includes the cart, but it's cost me just over 900 quid :shock: Quite frankly that's abit daft, I'm very aware of the costs involved when I do something for someone else, but it never occurs to me what I've spent when I build something for myself..... Its something of a shock to be honest, I shall have to start looking at costs more closely when I do build stuff for myself. I wonder if it's worth it. (I think it is but I'm biased) Also wonder what alternative I could have bought for that money, I haven't a clue what's on the market these days. I haven't included the pop bottle plenum tank I knocked up yesterday and added to the air line to smooth the airflow to the air bearing in the costing though :lol: Lol....don't sweat it. Its not going to be worth less at any point so see it as an investment |
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Post by antonio on Jun 20, 2020 13:44:11 GMT
You certainly won't be losing money on it should you ever wish to sell, even taking into account your labour.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2020 13:49:15 GMT
Maybe, but when you're a tight sod northerner anything more than £3.20 is a lot of money....
It's more the fact that i hadn't really any idea what I'd spent that I find somewhat irritating
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Post by antonio on Jun 20, 2020 13:52:02 GMT
Maybe you're not as tight as what you think. Don't tellya Dad.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2020 14:37:34 GMT
They'll confiscate me flat cap if they find out
Cant have that
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2020 17:12:51 GMT
Just keep the Whippet under wraps and tha’ll be fine lad
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Pics in me gallery on VE...Un-modified Dual 701's are increasing in value too, accepting this drive came alone as a spare part.
