Project: Paschetto AE-2008 table

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by turntable

Sweet table Serge. I have always liked the look of the Empire. Really interested in how it sounds.

These are the tables Harry of VPI used for his inspiration when designing the Classik.

next up, a vintage top of the line Japanese DD table. cheap as chips compared to current tablesd and built for a lifetime.

Thanks Shane, I'll share my findings with the Empire. Any suggestions on the direct drive that is not too expensive?

[turntable]

Originally Posted by PHC1

Thanks Shane, I'll share my findings with the Empire. Any suggestions on the direct drive that is not too expensive?

define not too expensive.

cheaper from Japan, however freight from can be a expensive.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by turntable

define not too expensive.

cheaper from Japan, however freight from can be a expensive.

I don't know, say under $4k??? I do already own a direct drive from Japan. The Technics SL1200.

[turntable]

Hmmm. That is harder as suply can be tough.

Yamaha GT2000
Kenwood L-07D
Pioneer Exclusive P3 & P10 of course
Luxman PD444
Sony PS-X9
Technics SP10 mk2-ned plinth
Denon DP80 - need plinth


First things, enjoy your Empire

[Alberto]

Great choice Serge, I still have and love my Empire 398





Alberto

[Jerome W]

Congrats Serge !
Looking forward to your review...I knew that you would not stay with the Technics...
Nice pics Alberto !

[PHC1]

Update.

The project is moving along.

I've located a minty, preowned SME 309 arm to save some $$$.

Denon 103R cartridge has been ordered from Needledoctor. Here is one of the reviews of this popular cartridge. Denon DL 103R MC Phono Cartridge on 10 Audio

Mike Paschetto has contacted me and we discussed the color of the stain we are going to use for the base. I asked for Minwax Red Chestnut # 232 stain. I think this will be a good match for the speakers and the built in I have in that room. Wood Stain and Finish Colors | Wood Stain Colors

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by PHC1

Update.

The project is moving along.

I've located a minty, preowned SME 309 arm to save some $$$.

Denon 103R cartridge has been ordered from Needledoctor. Here is one of the reviews of this popular cartridge. Denon DL 103R MC Phono Cartridge on 10 Audio

Mike Paschetto has contacted me and we discussed the color of the stain we are going to use for the base. I asked for Minwax Red Chestnut # 232 stain. I think this will be a good match for the speakers and the built in I have in that room. Wood Stain and Finish Colors | Wood Stain Colors

Cool. Can't wait to see the pics and hear the listening impressions. It's going to be a killer "modern vintage" system.

Alberto

[Tonepub]

The Denon is an excellent cartridge. One of my favorites under $1500.

[1KW]

Congrats Serge on your new turntable. Have you considered using that top of the line cartridge you were trying to sell ?