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Nice! I bought mine in 2010 or 2011 and honesty do not remember what I paid. I remember there were several Sony models available. They all looked very similar to each other and I bought one of the cheaper ones since I very rarely use it. Like the Naim stuff, there is no model # on the front of it.

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I’d need to look at the back of mine to see the model number.

Same here, but that’s not going to happen since it’s sitting on a Fraim shelf, and we all know how annoying it is to start messing with that. LOL

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Nice looking turntable @feeling_zen .
Classic and elegant.

It looks very good, it seems rude to ask how it sounds?

It sounds very nice. But the Sumiko Oyster cartridge is a bit warm and lush for my taste. The SAEC designed tonearm is lovely. I’ve currently just set it up by hand. When the linear PSU arrives I’ll give it proper attention. Fit the Rainier. Use the stylus pressure guage and dress all the cables properly.

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Congrats, super player.

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Sorry, this one is not mine and a stock photo (I’ve already posted mine), but if I was
looking to change this would be high on the audition list.
Mainly because of its looks, I think it’s beautiful!

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It’s a handsome beast indeed, but that flying arm lead would get on my bits very quickly!

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Hi-Fi porn :sunglasses:

The other thing is the free-standing motor. I understand why, but it just doesn’t looks good, the random bit tucked into the side. They should have found a way to make it look a part of the rest.

@n-lot

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Like this? It’s a Kuzma Stabi XL DC

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Sorry, love a lot of things in that picture, and your others, but your turntable isn’t one of them. Probably sounds amazing, but looks aren’t for me. Tastes differ.

Amazing speakers, Naim kit and especially whisky selection though!

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Fair enough. To each his own, but just curious, what is it about the TT you don’t like?

I’m not sure how to say this (english is not my first language), but it’s not coherent if that makes sense.
There’s “random” pillars, the platter seems to not match anything else, etc. I can see how a lot of it is functional, motor isolation, platter inertia, etc. but the aesthetics don’t appeal.

I know the pillars are there for a reason, and the design is functional, but think of it from a layman’s pov that doesn’t really know about turntable design.

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OK. That all sounds reasonable. So, what does your ideal turntable look like? (And by the way, your English is excellent, much better, in fact, than quite a few locals speak!)

@Mitch it’s a remarkable turntable, and not one you see everyday (lp12l. I absolutely love it. I really would like for you to consider adding streaming. It allows you to sample so much new music that you would not buy in a million years on an lp or cd. When streaming is set up properly with the right equipment it is not stressful and easiest of all the sources. Plus you never leave your chair!

@Zackwater @Mitch it’s a remarkable turntable, and not one you see everyday (lp12l. I absolutely love it. I really would like for you to consider adding streaming. It allows you to sample so much new music that you would not buy in a million years on an lp or cd. When streaming is set up properly with the right equipment it is not stressful and easiest of all the sources. Plus you never leave your chair!

It sounds like you’re trying to sell me a streamer…lol

I have two problems with the idea of adding a streamer:

  1. I already have over 8,000 CD’s and 2,500 LP’s, around 300 of which are audiophile quality. And I am always acquiring more of each. Burning those CD’s is unimaginable.
  2. The extra expense and space it and a power supply take up would be an issue.

I realize the exposure to new music is without limit but there is only so much time in the day. If I did not already have such huge collections then streaming would be the way to go, at least as far as the digital world is concerned. Nothing can touch the quality of vinyl!

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My two turntables are a Perpetuum Ebner (the modern ones), and a Technics SL-1200GAE. Both very different, but I guess have in common that they’re “encased”, i.e. nothing looks tacked on.

I guess if I had the funds, my ideal turntable would be a Technics SP-10R. Either (probably) in it’s SL-1000R guise, or some kind of aftermarket plinth like the Aritsan Fidelity one, although I’d probably opt for a wood with a less loud grain. I prefer things a bit more understated.

Having said that, I really do love your speakers. Especially the red colour. I’m normally quite conservative in those kinds of things, so would have never chosen to go with something like that before seeing it in my room, and yours were custom built!