from my antique library, original release purchases
McKendree Spring: Spring Suite, released 1973, MCA
McKendree Spring: Get Me To The Country, released 1975, Pye Records
Well after 10+ years in the 'closet', the old Thorens TD160 Mk II with nothing more than leveling and a platter mat swap to a Herbie's, sounds as good (if not better) as ever. Dynamics to die for, and the once presumed ground hum which was a factor in it's retirement, is no longer present
(got to love those self healing problems) . Long way to go with tweaks, but for a 'cold turkey' fire up, am very impressed to say the least. The Grado G1+ sounds as fine as ever, on a stock arm.
The table is plugged into an AVA Ultra Pre with Frank's phono section, driven with a FetValve Ultra 500 which is the best system it's ever seen. For fellow Song Tower owners I'd recommend giving vinyl a shot, aside from Jim's demo disc, and a very few others, even with the occasional tic or scratch, they really shine and show their depth.
More later.........JD
