That’s looking really cool, Rob. Congratulations! I bet it sounds brilliant.
Did Peter bring the Kudos Sigao with him so that you could compare it with your SNAXO? That’s got to be worth hearing.
You’ve inspired me to arrange a demo - I was talking to Peter about it last weekend. Although I suspect I’d be able to compare a Klimax LP12 and Stiletto LP12, they’re both currently set up with Ekos arms, so I couldn’t compare directly with my own LP12 as mine has an Aro and already has a Karmen top plate (same as Stiletto). I have to say though that I was really impressed with the finish of the Stiletto.
Well Clive you know how the ARO benefits greatly from the Keel? Think on those lines with Stiletto/Scorpion added. Trust me. It’s a big upgrade over the timber plinth IMO.
He doesn’t have the SIGAO yet. All good things ……….
It goes like that. It’s overall system that counts. You get somethings at a crazy deal. Sometimes you have to pay the going rate or even slightly more. Swings and roundabouts!
The crazy deals on 552DRs and 500DRs have now gone. It was particular seller who was selling a load of gear at auction. This is where I got in on 500DR deal.
Maybe never to be seen again.
Prices in UK are stabilising a bit with this stuff now.
Further to your post Clive. If you dem the Stiletto/ Scorpion v stock with Ekos what you hear will be transferred in equal proportion with ARO. The softish bass that I once heard through my old LP12/ ARO has gone. The flowing fluidity hasn’t gone anywhere though.
About time someone jumped-in and made this point about the SQ improvements wrought by going springless.
I agree with a lot of the points made in this thread - and can particularly relate to those LP12 owners who tried a new upgrade (top-plate, whatever) and were so relieved to return to the original.
That said, I would strongly endorse what LLATPOH76 stated above. If you LOVE the sound of your LP12 - ANY level or configuration - it will sound even better with silicone mushrooms installed for suspension duties.
There are fundamental design issues in the LP12 that are (almost) completely remedied with the installation of the silicone mushrooms.
It’s cheap and easily installed - and easily reversed - so don’t over-think it.
You just won’t believe how good it sounds!
[…and say goodbye to costly LP12 suspension “tune-ups” FOREVER!]
Thanks. I’m doing this without any demo’s. as the options are limited to a couple of different spec’d decks with different arms and carts, and different amps - to the extent of probably being meaningless. So, I trust my dealers (and posters) advice that each step up with the LP12 components is an improvement, and that my order is the right one. I’m basically pitching a Seleck level, but with the Ittok and OC9 cart.
@Bevo sent me down this path, so he’ll get the bill if it doesn’t work out
I’ve actually had some buyers remorse (I’ve paid for the parts already), mostly due to declining economic situation here and impact on work and income. But it is saved for, and intentionally locked in before retirement. I’m sure once I spin some records on the new deck, that will all pass. The 552/300 deserve a higher spec’d deck fronting it
I like your mind set Mike. Sorry to read about the economic issues but as you wrote the positive is your amps will fully exploit the improved source and it’s great retail therapy. Let us know how you get on.
