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Old 03-11-2013, 12:53 AM
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Awesome setup. Please tell us how it sounds

What cart are you using ?
I have a Clearaudio Da Vinci that I bought from a member here. He upgraded to a Goldfinger I think. If it is a step up from this, I can't even imagine.
This table/cart combo has the deepest noise floor I've ever listened to. The detail is incredible. I have been spinning almost non stop since getting it setup. It's like listening to all new lp's. I spent some additional time today adjusting azimuth and tracking force. I think it's setup where I like it now. The audio is so pure and clean it almost has a digital quality. I could not be happier for the moment.
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[COLOR="Navy"][SIZE="1"][B]Amps[/B] - McIntosh MC1.2k's x (2) MC601's x (3), McIntosh MC275 50th LE (x4) Gold Lion Re-Issue Tubes
[B]Processor[/B]- McIntosh MX151
[B]Preamp[/B]- McIntosh C2300 Gold Lion Re-Issue Tubes
[B]Sources[/B] - McIntosh MCD1100, McIntosh MCD500, MVP891, McIntosh MS750, McIntosh MS300, McIntosh MR88, MacMini w/Peachtree Audio iDac
[B]Analog[/B] - VPI HRX w/Clearaudio Da Vinci Cartridge & Project 10.1 w/Blackbird Cartridge
[B]Reel to Reel[/B] - Teac X-2000R, Tascam 3030
[B]Power[/B] - McIntosh MPC1500
[B]Interconnects[/B] - All AudioQuest King Cobra
[B]Speakers[/B] - B&W 800D2's frt., B&W 802D's rear, B&W-HTM2 center, McIntosh XR200's, B&W CM9's, JL Audio F112
[B]Speaker Cables[/B] - AudioQuest Gibraltar
[B]Vintage[/B] - G.A.S. Ampzilla & Thaedra PreAmp [/SIZE]:D[/COLOR]
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Old 03-11-2013, 02:54 AM
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I have a Clearaudio Da Vinci that I bought from a member here. He upgraded to a Goldfinger I think. If it is a step up from this, I can't even imagine.
This table/cart combo has the deepest noise floor I've ever listened to. The detail is incredible. I have been spinning almost non stop since getting it setup. It's like listening to all new lp's. I spent some additional time today adjusting azimuth and tracking force. I think it's setup where I like it now. The audio is so pure and clean it almost has a digital quality. I could not be happier for the moment.
Mark...Awesome & Congrats! Great to hear. I'm glad you are loving your new table & the DaVinci V2. Makes me feel better for deciding to sell it. It's an awesome cart, very quick & detailed too.

Yes I upgraded to a Goldfinger Statement with a GFV2 trade-in, DaVinci proceeds & some. I have it now but yet to mount it. Must get to it as I'm starting to miss vinyl.

DaVinci is the best performance to value at the CA reference level & could well be one of the top ten carts of all time IMO.

You have a fantastic system.
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Old 03-11-2013, 10:17 AM
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I have a Clearaudio Da Vinci that I bought from a member here. He upgraded to a Goldfinger I think. If it is a step up from this, I can't even imagine.
This table/cart combo has the deepest noise floor I've ever listened to. The detail is incredible. I have been spinning almost non stop since getting it setup. It's like listening to all new lp's. I spent some additional time today adjusting azimuth and tracking force. I think it's setup where I like it now. The audio is so pure and clean it almost has a digital quality. I could not be happier for the moment.
I can't imagine what that must sound like. You've setup a very nice system.

I've literally discovered the real sound of vinyl a month ago and now I'm addicted.
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Old 03-12-2013, 12:55 AM
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I can't imagine what that must sound like. You've setup a very nice system.

I've literally discovered the real sound of vinyl a month ago and now I'm addicted.
It's funny, no it's not funny, I gave away all my lp's 25 years ago. I thought I was moving into the future. Little did I know that vinyl would remain king and that I would be back. I purchased my 1st turntable in 25 years just 5 months ago.
Since then I been buying an average of 10-12 lp's a week. I might be addicted too.
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[COLOR="Navy"][SIZE="1"][B]Amps[/B] - McIntosh MC1.2k's x (2) MC601's x (3), McIntosh MC275 50th LE (x4) Gold Lion Re-Issue Tubes
[B]Processor[/B]- McIntosh MX151
[B]Preamp[/B]- McIntosh C2300 Gold Lion Re-Issue Tubes
[B]Sources[/B] - McIntosh MCD1100, McIntosh MCD500, MVP891, McIntosh MS750, McIntosh MS300, McIntosh MR88, MacMini w/Peachtree Audio iDac
[B]Analog[/B] - VPI HRX w/Clearaudio Da Vinci Cartridge & Project 10.1 w/Blackbird Cartridge
[B]Reel to Reel[/B] - Teac X-2000R, Tascam 3030
[B]Power[/B] - McIntosh MPC1500
[B]Interconnects[/B] - All AudioQuest King Cobra
[B]Speakers[/B] - B&W 800D2's frt., B&W 802D's rear, B&W-HTM2 center, McIntosh XR200's, B&W CM9's, JL Audio F112
[B]Speaker Cables[/B] - AudioQuest Gibraltar
[B]Vintage[/B] - G.A.S. Ampzilla & Thaedra PreAmp [/SIZE]:D[/COLOR]
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Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES
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Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES
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Old 03-12-2013, 06:07 AM
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It's funny, no it's not funny, I gave away all my lp's 25 years ago. I thought I was moving into the future. Little did I know that vinyl would remain king and that I would be back. I purchased my 1st turntable in 25 years just 5 months ago.
Since then I been buying an average of 10-12 lp's a week. I might be addicted too.
I can relate to that. Life can be "funny" like that. It must really suck to have to pay premium price to buy LP you had on the cheap at the time

My opinion is that LP has always been better but very little people expoited it to its full potential.

I think that you need an above average table to get the best of vinyl and that could mean serious money quite quickly* plus you have to take care of the cart and the vinyl (it's almost a ritual) whereas with CDs (or MP3, download, ...) you know that you can expect a good quality even on a cheap setup which is what 90% of the people have. You lose some dynamics and get compression but you win on convenience and price. Only audiophile would go through this to get the extra little quality

*Though entry level Rega and Pro-ject can already help you getting there
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Old 03-12-2013, 06:12 AM
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I thought you'd also pick on the I'd be back

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Old 03-12-2013, 08:19 AM
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That TT is like icing on the cake to a beautiful system. Enjoy!
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Old 03-13-2013, 12:46 AM
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Yes I have to say I have never enjoyed music as much as vinyl on this table setup....
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[B]Processor[/B]- McIntosh MX151
[B]Preamp[/B]- McIntosh C2300 Gold Lion Re-Issue Tubes
[B]Sources[/B] - McIntosh MCD1100, McIntosh MCD500, MVP891, McIntosh MS750, McIntosh MS300, McIntosh MR88, MacMini w/Peachtree Audio iDac
[B]Analog[/B] - VPI HRX w/Clearaudio Da Vinci Cartridge & Project 10.1 w/Blackbird Cartridge
[B]Reel to Reel[/B] - Teac X-2000R, Tascam 3030
[B]Power[/B] - McIntosh MPC1500
[B]Interconnects[/B] - All AudioQuest King Cobra
[B]Speakers[/B] - B&W 800D2's frt., B&W 802D's rear, B&W-HTM2 center, McIntosh XR200's, B&W CM9's, JL Audio F112
[B]Speaker Cables[/B] - AudioQuest Gibraltar
[B]Vintage[/B] - G.A.S. Ampzilla & Thaedra PreAmp [/SIZE]:D[/COLOR]
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Old 03-13-2013, 05:58 AM
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It's funny, no it's not funny, I gave away all my lp's 25 years ago. I thought I was moving into the future. Little did I know that vinyl would remain king and that I would be back. I purchased my 1st turntable in 25 years just 5 months ago.
Since then I been buying an average of 10-12 lp's a week. I might be addicted too.
And the vinyl has gotten better too
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