Don't fall off your chair...
 

I fell in love with a Turntable at the Show...

Here is a quick pic; more about this later.

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...3&d=1285364686

Ruhroh - methinks Ivan may be going to the vinylside.

Yes, it's True! :yes:

Just another pretty face. :D

Looks suspiciously like a Clear Audio Innovation Wood...

Indeed it is, with a DaVinci cartridge.

Congrats and start spinning;)

Dave

I saw you gave it quite a lot of pictorial coverage in your CEDIA report...it felt like you were eyeing/feeling that table up somehow with those pics :D

Yup, I got the complete scoop on that gem. :banana:

The Innovation would be a great choice. :yes:

Clearaudio makes some great TTs. Check out their website.

I recently fell down the rabbit hole as well. It's like smoking a great cigar. There are many steps to get to a pleasurable experience, but well worth the effort. I'm now taking trips to the Village discovering the hidden world of LP sourcing. Enjoy Ivan!

Reg

I did fall off my chair, I have not been able to respond to this until now, so another home for vinyl storage then!

Kidding aside, that Clearaudio table looks sweet.

Ivan, In a conversation we had two years ago we both talked about the fact that vinyl really had no lure for us. I did it thinking it would be a fad, that the cool factor would wear off. I am more than 8 months in, 400 albums purchased, and will tell you that it is the most enjoyable part of my listening. I get the same emotional attachmnet to the music that I did 30 years ago. I simply enjoy the music again. I hope you have the same experience.

JD...you should update your signature to include your analog rig :thumbsup:

On the Innovation Wood -- is that a Universal tonearm -- suspect it is, maybe a newer version?

"DaVinci" flows nicely with the word "Stradivari", now doesn't it.

Bob

I recently looked at the Universal arm and had it in my hands out of a box. It is a massive tonearm and looks very well built. :yes:

Very nice choice Ivan. I'm sure you will love listening and hunting for good vinyl :D

It's about time Ivan....

Give those wonderful systems what they deserve... a good analog source.

Vinyl.

Congrats Ivan !!
Welcome to the dark side !

Thanks Guys, much more on this later when I have more time.

Boy, that will sound sweet coming out of those Strads! :thumbsup:

We reviewed this table back in issue 29, but with the linear tracking arm. It's a beauty! I suggest a Goldfinger to go with Ivan!

(need to get one of those myself...)

It's dark (and make sure you put the groove side up:D).

Bob

I'm quite sure I can get us an excellent deal on 2 of those! :yes:

PM Sent....

Yes, I probably should. But I am still working on this system. If you remember, I have a great table, arm and cartridge, and the Fosgate Phono stage is really good. But, its into an old Denon AV receiver with Paradigm floorstanders. It actually sounds pretty good, but I really want to either upgrade the AV with an MX-150 and MC-20?, or go Class A with a separate system(finding space is a problem).

Also taking my time. I have rushed some purchases that if I had given it time I might have made better system decisions. I have been lucky that I love "most" everything I have bought.

I have even considered dismantling all current systems and building a new system. Only keep the TT, Fosgate and MDA-1000.
That move will probably take more guts than I have at the moment.

I met Jim Fosgate at the Show, great guy!

Now that I have caught my beathe; I will say a few words.

Although I had no desire to get into Vinyl; this particular table caught my eye and wouldn't let go.

The design, construction, materials, even the arm is gorgeous; so what the heck, I drop that much on cables :rolleyes:

Of course it needs the right stand, which in the picture is HRS Best, another $25K. Just have to find the proper place for this new rig!

You can use the table in place of that exercise gear you were thinking about. You will be getting up every 3 minutes to skip those filler tunes on every LP. :D

Good tip Jim, did I mention I am an Esoteric dealer now... :ok:

Well, now you're going to find out how engaging a musical experience vinyl can be.

Digital can't really compare, IMHO, unless we're talking top-shelf stuff like dCS and high-res fies.

If you want some advice on how to scour for records, and what types to buy, let me know.

Hey, you have a Gyro, too!

Great tables.

I guess you could say I'm looking forward to getting it! :crowd:

I'm sure....

That is good to know. :thumbsup:

I am liking their gear alot; maybe it's time I own it. :shades:

I'm looking to configure one of these for my new Table:

Audio Stand eliminates noise increasing musical performance

Not bad, I like the SRA stuff a little better. And not quite as expensive.

Actually, I'd put a set under your tube preamp, it always responds really well to good vibration control.