Which Cartridge/Phono/Amps/Speakers/Cables do we use with out WTL spinners?

Erocka2000 · « **Reply #40 on:** 14 Oct 2014, 07:27 pm »

Quote from: vortrex on 14 Oct 2014, 06:44 pm

You already mentioned Rega, which should get the lynching underway.

Yeah, but you probably can guess what the other one is

mick wolfe · « **Reply #41 on:** 14 Oct 2014, 07:39 pm »

Well if it's a Townshend, you'll probably be pardoned. However, I have a gut feeling it's a VPI....maybe the Prime?

Erocka2000 · « **Reply #42 on:** 14 Oct 2014, 07:54 pm »

Quote from: mick wolfe on 14 Oct 2014, 07:39 pm

Well if it's a Townshend, you'll probably be pardoned. However, I have a gut feeling it's a VPI....maybe the Prime?

Nope. I could never get used to having a trough of silicon directly over the record. And I'm not really a fan of unipivot arms, like on the VPI's. Think more controversial.

threadkiller · « **Reply #43 on:** 14 Oct 2014, 10:29 pm »

We like controversial hifi... What is it? Lenco? Rek-o-kut?
Just don't say Pro-ject or all hell will break loose...

sunnydaze · « **Reply #44 on:** 14 Oct 2014, 10:57 pm »

Quote from: Erocka2000 on 14 Oct 2014, 07:54 pm

Nope. I could never get used to having a trough of silicon directly over the record.........

Once you hear how good the playback is, you get used to it real quick!

Erocka2000 · « **Reply #45 on:** 14 Oct 2014, 11:10 pm »

Quote from: threadkiller on 14 Oct 2014, 10:29 pm

We like controversial hifi... What is it? Lenco? Rek-o-kut?
Just don't say Pro-ject or all hell will break loose...

Well, you asked for it. I'm actually thinking about getting a Linn LP12. As soon as my Amadeus sells, I'm going to schedule a demo. And yes, I know about all the pros and cons of the Linn. I just always wanted to try one. I mean, for a good two decades it was the turntable to have.

G E · « **Reply #46 on:** 15 Oct 2014, 01:52 am »

Quote from: Erocka2000 on 14 Oct 2014, 11:10 pm

Well, you asked for it. I'm actually thinking about getting a Linn LP12. As soon as my Amadeus sells, I'm going to schedule a demo. And yes, I know about all the pros and cons of the Linn. I just always wanted to try one. I mean, for a good two decades it was the turntable to have.

Interestingly, there is a newish thread on Liin Sondek on the Hoffman forums

http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/who-owned-or-owns-a-linn-lp12.360828/

threadkiller · « **Reply #47 on:** 15 Oct 2014, 03:35 am »

I say go for it. We can type all day, yet until you hear one in your system or systems you know, one really doesn't know. And remember, it's all about the system. While I and some prefer the Amadeus, we don't know your system. Which version is it?

rob400 · « **Reply #48 on:** 15 Oct 2014, 04:57 am »

I went the other way, LP12 to Versalex. No regrets for me but the LP12 was my first deck and i stuck with it through many upgrades for 20 years. It is very musical with great rhythm and dynamics. Pre Cirkus bearing models have a lovely warm bass but more muddled in the midrange. A good sweet spot for me was the valhalla pre circus version with Ittok arm and DV XX1l. Power supply wise Armageddon better with ARO, Lingo with Ittok/Ekos. Nice speed change as well

Good luck!

Erocka2000 · « **Reply #49 on:** 15 Oct 2014, 12:25 pm »

If I like the LP12 during the audition, I'll probably go with a standard LP12, Lingo, Trampolin 2 and either a used Linn arm or a Rega 303 to start. If I really dig the sound after that, I'd probably go for a Kore and the new AMG 9w2 tonearm down the road.

Shakeydeal · « **Reply #50 on:** 16 Oct 2014, 04:05 pm »

I've been away from here for a while, but I'll chime in.

K&K phono stage
Denon DL-103 (soundsmith full monte build)
Squeezebox Touch with CIA power supply
MHDT Havana DAC
Starsound Sonoran interconnects and power cords
Zu Audio speaker cables
Abacus Audio LDR attenuator
Quicksilver Mid Mono amps (soon to be CJ LP66S next week)
Reference 3A Grand Veena loudspeakers

And of course WTL Amadeus and DPS power supply

Shakey

Triode Pete · « **Reply #51 on:** 16 Oct 2014, 04:24 pm »

I guess I'll chime in too...

WTL Reference TT
Clearaudio Maestro cartridge
Loesch & Wiesner WE417A phono & line stage with dual mono regulated tube power supplies.
John Wiesner 2A3 / 45 SET convertible SET monoblocks with Tango XE-20S OPTs
Vintage Rosewood Klipschorns with 100% Volti Audio horn components & crossovers (internal TWL wire)
Entire Triode Wire Labs Cable Loom... duh!

Kanso Audio Furniture Amplifier Stands

Slamming dynamic & real, IMHO...

Cheers,
Pete

Shakeydeal · « **Reply #52 on:** 16 Oct 2014, 04:40 pm »

Nice system Pete. Especially the horns.

Shakey

sunnydaze · « **Reply #53 on:** 16 Oct 2014, 05:37 pm »

Quote from: Triode Pete on 16 Oct 2014, 04:24 pm

Slamming dynamic & real, IMHO...

Cheers,
Pete

I've heard it....and agree!

How ya doin' Pete?

John (in LB)

I.Greyhound Fan · « **Reply #54 on:** 16 Oct 2014, 05:49 pm »

My analog system is humble as I am just getting back into vinyl but the rest of my system rocks

Pass Labs X250 amp
BAT VK-51se preamp
Vintage Thorens TD-145 TT
Nagaoka MP-200 cartridge
Bellari VP-129 phono pre with an 1950's Raytheon shiny Black Plate 12AX7 tube
Magnepan 1.6's.

Vinyl sounds much better than I expected and well recorded vinyl sounds fantastic. I will be upgrading the phono preamp in the next year and change the cartridge to a Nagaoka MP-500.

Triode Pete · « **Reply #55 on:** 16 Oct 2014, 09:50 pm »

Quote from: sunnydaze on 16 Oct 2014, 05:37 pm

I've heard it....and agree!

How ya doin' Pete?

John (in LB)

Yo LB John,
Doing well... you need to come over for listen, dude!

Cheers,
Pete

sunnydaze · « **Reply #56 on:** 16 Oct 2014, 11:45 pm »

Likewise. I got a lil outta control on my analog and amp spending. Click on my system!

Alan1572 · « **Reply #57 on:** 9 Jan 2015, 10:29 am »

I always like to show off my system of yesteryear

sebrof · « **Reply #58 on:** 9 Jan 2015, 11:30 pm »

My system:
WTL Amadeus MK II / Ortofon Rondo Red cartridge
Klyne P6E Phono preamplifier
DIY WE 91A 2A3 SET integrated amplifier
DIY Altec 416 + Heil AMT speakers

Alan1572 · « **Reply #59 on:** 10 Jan 2015, 08:00 am »

I would love a valve amp on a decent tt