Project/One DR-IV turntable

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Maceo23

Project/One DR-IV turntable
« on: 4 Sep 2010, 06:32 pm »
Hey guys, I bought this turntable a few weeks ago to put together a budget analog system.  It needs a cartridge and I was planning on going with an Audio Technica AT95E.  It looks to be highly regarded in its price range and a good place to start without blowing the bank.  I'm going to use a Bellari VP-129 phono stage.  The Project/One seems to be a relatively scarce turntable these days and there isn't much info on it, so i am not really sure what to refer to as far as cartridge alignment.  Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Wayner

Re: Project/One DR-IV turntable
« Reply #1 on: 4 Sep 2010, 07:01 pm »
The problem with the AT95E is it's recommended tracking weight. I'd spend a few more dollars and go with the AT440MLa instead.

If you can find the turntable spindle to tonearm pivot distance, I can give you the required overhang for a Lofgren B curve.

Wayner

lumendog

Re: Project/One DR-IV turntable
« Reply #2 on: 4 Sep 2010, 08:08 pm »
As for the Bellari, be careful in where you place it as it is very sensitive to stray em waves etc.
I bought one and it sounded beautiful but my listening room is close to power lines and it became an am radio.
I did all the tricks, sent it to be checked and it turned out to be my proximity to the power lines.

It also did not sound as nice as the cheaper cambridge phono pre. Of course this is just my system and it might work beautifully with yours. Just a heads up. The at95 is a great cheap cart BTW.

ricmon

Re: Project/One DR-IV turntable
« Reply #3 on: 24 Sep 2010, 04:54 pm »
The Project/One seems to be a relatively scarce turntable these days and there isn't much info on it, so i am not really sure what to refer to as far as cartridge alignment.  Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Just go over to enjoythemusic.com and print out the protractor they have posted.  It'll work just fine for most (9inch) tone arms.

Ric