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Has anyone compared the Gingko to the Pro-ject carbon? It's hard to find a review of each let alone a comparison.
Gingko seems more established than the pro-ject though the concept seems interesting. |
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And it's now official: The process of getting a new TT has begun. I've shipped off my Grado Sonata v1 Reference to Grado for the credit toward a new Sonata v2 Statement; when I get that, it and my 309 with all accessories will be shipped off to Sota for work to begin. Since I'll be sending the assembled arm I can't use the original packaging, so the first step will be a box that's sized just right.
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SOTA, Grado, SME, Van den Hul, Gingko turntable setup; Pioneer Elite LD, BDP; Sony OLED TV; Magnum Dynalab tuner, antenna; MIT S-video cable; Pangea HDMI cables; DVDO video processor; McIntosh SACD, preamp, power amps; Telefunken Black Diamond preamp tubes; Kimber IC; Transparent IC, PC, SC; Mirage speakers; PS Audio, Shunyata PC; Audio Additives RCA caps; Furman power conditioning; Sanus: racks |
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When you get your TT, you should give consideration to placing it on A/V Roomservice EVPs for very effective vibration isolation. I just put some of these under my DAC and was very impressed with them, and they are reputed to work even better under TTs. They are also very affordable. Oh, and don't let the industrial appearance fool you; these are the real deal.
http://avroomservice.com/evp-2/ See my thread on my measurement of their performance here: https://www.audioaficionado.org/show...4&postcount=35 Here is a review of them using them under a TT at Positive Feedback: https://positive-feedback.com/review...mservice-evps/ Also read an extensive review on WBF last night that these are more effective than the Minus-K active isolation table.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. Last edited by Puma Cat; 02-15-2020 at 01:39 PM. |
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Checking my e-mail, I see my AMEX has been charged the appropriate amount by Grado. Things are very much in progress now!
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SOTA, Grado, SME, Van den Hul, Gingko turntable setup; Pioneer Elite LD, BDP; Sony OLED TV; Magnum Dynalab tuner, antenna; MIT S-video cable; Pangea HDMI cables; DVDO video processor; McIntosh SACD, preamp, power amps; Telefunken Black Diamond preamp tubes; Kimber IC; Transparent IC, PC, SC; Mirage speakers; PS Audio, Shunyata PC; Audio Additives RCA caps; Furman power conditioning; Sanus: racks |
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Another step closer. Today I shipped my SME 309, with all the accessories I had, and Grado Sonata Statement cartridge off to SOTA via FedEx. It should get there Wednesday. Based upon SOTA's typical lead time allowance, I should have my new Sapphire VI 'table sometime in late May–early June.
At this point, I'm hoping mostly for no surprises that up the cost. Any excitement is on hold until arrival is imminent. Meantime, there are also rumblings about layoffs at work. We'll see.
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SOTA, Grado, SME, Van den Hul, Gingko turntable setup; Pioneer Elite LD, BDP; Sony OLED TV; Magnum Dynalab tuner, antenna; MIT S-video cable; Pangea HDMI cables; DVDO video processor; McIntosh SACD, preamp, power amps; Telefunken Black Diamond preamp tubes; Kimber IC; Transparent IC, PC, SC; Mirage speakers; PS Audio, Shunyata PC; Audio Additives RCA caps; Furman power conditioning; Sanus: racks |
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Just got off the phone with Donna at SOTA. The new Sapphire TT is moving along well, faster than I expected. The gloss platter I wanted would be an extra $500, which she didn't think was worth it, and I agreed. The gloss platter was purely cosmetic, so no great loss not to have it. They're waiting on something for the SME 309's setup, which they might have this weekend, then things will proceed. I don't have the proper hexagonal screwdriver to remove the headshell; don't know what happened to it. Donna said she would look into whether she can obtain one and get back to me. If it's not too much money I'll go for it. I could have the Sapphire as early as mid-May if things go well.
Will brace myself for the bill, too.
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SOTA, Grado, SME, Van den Hul, Gingko turntable setup; Pioneer Elite LD, BDP; Sony OLED TV; Magnum Dynalab tuner, antenna; MIT S-video cable; Pangea HDMI cables; DVDO video processor; McIntosh SACD, preamp, power amps; Telefunken Black Diamond preamp tubes; Kimber IC; Transparent IC, PC, SC; Mirage speakers; PS Audio, Shunyata PC; Audio Additives RCA caps; Furman power conditioning; Sanus: racks |
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The Sapphire VI is shipping tomorrow. Look out! It may even be here this week. The question will be can I get it upstairs without being out of breath completely.
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SOTA, Grado, SME, Van den Hul, Gingko turntable setup; Pioneer Elite LD, BDP; Sony OLED TV; Magnum Dynalab tuner, antenna; MIT S-video cable; Pangea HDMI cables; DVDO video processor; McIntosh SACD, preamp, power amps; Telefunken Black Diamond preamp tubes; Kimber IC; Transparent IC, PC, SC; Mirage speakers; PS Audio, Shunyata PC; Audio Additives RCA caps; Furman power conditioning; Sanus: racks |
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I present the SOTA Sapphire VI, in raw form. Will post more when it's assembled and ready to rock. The box with the red tape is the dust cover, the small one contains the platter, and the one it sits on is the turntable proper. This will be my Saturday project.
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SOTA, Grado, SME, Van den Hul, Gingko turntable setup; Pioneer Elite LD, BDP; Sony OLED TV; Magnum Dynalab tuner, antenna; MIT S-video cable; Pangea HDMI cables; DVDO video processor; McIntosh SACD, preamp, power amps; Telefunken Black Diamond preamp tubes; Kimber IC; Transparent IC, PC, SC; Mirage speakers; PS Audio, Shunyata PC; Audio Additives RCA caps; Furman power conditioning; Sanus: racks |
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That’s awesome! Enjoy putting it all together.
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Main System: Amati Futura Mains Amati Homage VOX Center, Proac Response 1sc Rears, Three MC2301's for L,C,R MC 602 for the rears C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80 Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material. Lake House: Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3 OnDeck: McIntosh MAC 4300v |
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Hit a snag yesterday, as the box I thought had the dust cover in it didn't; it was the tonearm and accessories. Looks like the dust cover was either forgotten or it's coming in a separate shipment. I sent an e-mail to SOTA, as I don't remember if the cover's coming separately. I'd rather have everything before proceeding.
UPDATE: Heard from SOTA. The dust cover was indeed left out, and should be shipping today.
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SOTA, Grado, SME, Van den Hul, Gingko turntable setup; Pioneer Elite LD, BDP; Sony OLED TV; Magnum Dynalab tuner, antenna; MIT S-video cable; Pangea HDMI cables; DVDO video processor; McIntosh SACD, preamp, power amps; Telefunken Black Diamond preamp tubes; Kimber IC; Transparent IC, PC, SC; Mirage speakers; PS Audio, Shunyata PC; Audio Additives RCA caps; Furman power conditioning; Sanus: racks Last edited by prepress; 05-08-2020 at 07:30 AM. |
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