Are the new TTs any good

[malvai]

^^^
The VPI is good and could hold up against the unmodded 401. I have PM'd you of an option that matches the 401 that i have and in some cases even beats it!

 

[moktan]

Recently I had my first experience of vinyl. I bought a Thorens TD 150 from a forum member.
When I used to read about such things I felt they were a bit far-fetched and not related to the enjoyment of music. But definitely there is something magical in taking the records out of the sleeve, watching the turntable spin, adjusting the weight, even the pops and the hisses.
Also to discover that this ancient thing (the Thorens) just spins blissfully and creates such sweet music was a revelation.
I think it says a lot about this format that every since I have acquired it, I haven't listened to anything else but vinyl.

 

[john_k_antony]

But definitely there is something magical in taking the records out of the sleeve, watching the turntable spin, adjusting the weight, even the pops and the hisses.

Totally agree . Even my 3 year old nephew loves to see the turn table spinning and he always wanted me to play Vinyl :lol:

 

[jls001]

.... can it hold up with Gerrard 301/401 with DL-103 cart ?
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I guess one should qualify that with "modified". In our country, the 'standard' configuration of most 301, or 401, or TD124 was a nicely made box plinth with very good finishing; almost invariably equipped with an SME 3009 tonearm, and a Shure cartridge (V15 Type III or IV, or M55, etc). In this 'stock' form, they're not really that good. The plinth being the limiting factor here. A heavy CLD plinth tames the vibration of the torquey motors that these turntables came with. Another way of skinning the cat is the Loricraft way.

PS: I have not added Lenco L75 to the short list above - though it comes stock with a box plinth - because the stock arm is such a rubbish arm that one just can't compare it to SME 3009s in its various avatars. But throw the stock arm, give it a CLD plinth and a shiny new cartridge and it sure punches at the level of the 'big' idlers.

 

[jls001]

Recently I had my first experience of vinyl. I bought a Thorens TD 150 from a forum member.
When I used to read about such things I felt they were a bit far-fetched and not related to the enjoyment of music. But definitely there is something magical in taking the records out of the sleeve, watching the turntable spin, adjusting the weight, even the pops and the hisses.
Also to discover that this ancient thing (the Thorens) just spins blissfully and creates such sweet music was a revelation.
I think it says a lot about this format that every since I have acquired it, I haven't listened to anything else but vinyl.

Congrats!!! That's one good belt dribve 'table. Please write more about your listening impressions.

 

[moktan]

Congrats!!! That's one good belt dribve 'table. Please write more about your listening impressions.

Thanks.
It seems all along, I had this wrong notion that turntables would be thin sounding and good just for swing and dance hall type music. But I am quite surprised by the slam and heft one gets with Rock.

 

[lifewater]

Thanks.
It seems all along, I had this wrong notion that turntables would be thin sounding and good just for swing and dance hall type music. But I am quite surprised by the slam and heft one gets with Rock.

Thats it. have you felt the bass.. just right not boomy not jarring but hits you like a 500 hp V12 motor on nitro those of you who have not listened to vinly please do so at least once ..only once. No obligations to buy thoughhyeah:

Warm mids, Powerful bass and crispy HF the list goes on and on .

 

[Hiten]

Recently I had my first experience of vinyl. I bought a Thorens TD 150 from a forum member.
When I used to read about such things I felt they were a bit far-fetched and not related to the enjoyment of music. But definitely there is something magical in taking the records out of the sleeve, watching the turntable spin, adjusting the weight, even the pops and the hisses.
Also to discover that this ancient thing (the Thorens) just spins blissfully and creates such sweet music was a revelation.
I think it says a lot about this format that every since I have acquired it, I haven't listened to anything else but vinyl.

Congrats Moktan,
TD-150 looks like a good turntable. What type of music you listened to ?
Thanks and regards.

 

[Hiten]

Have not heard them and don't think are available in India. But amongst new TTs ..
The Orbit Turntable by U-Turn Audio — Kickstarter
...these looks like very good turntables. Because they are designed by turntable lovers with funds from passionate people.
Regards

 

[jls001]

Have not heard them and don't think are available in India. But amongst new TTs ..
The Orbit Turntable by U-Turn Audio — Kickstarter
...these looks like very good turntables. Because they are designed by turntable lovers with funds from passionate people.
Regards

Available for only north American buyers

 

[moktan]

Congrats Moktan,
TD-150 looks like a good turntable. What type of music you listened to ?
Thanks and regards.

I have to answer this in two ways. I primarily listen to jazz, all types from swing to free jazz.
But these days I am mainly listening to the meagre vinyl I possess. The aforementioned comments I made about the bass and slam was prompted by listening to some Woodstock numbers (especially Sly Stone), Eric Clapton and Boney M of all people.

 

[greenhorn]

I had asked a few similar queries here and had a similar discussion
http://www.hifivision.com/phono-turntables/38437-how-source-turntables-lp-records-2.html#post480555

 

[Hiten]

@ moktan : That's what I wanted to know. I know you love jazz and if you liked the music you have mentioned, you will be pleasantly surprised at early 50s and 70s jazz vinyl recordings. They sound great. 50s to almost 70s was golden era of setting recording standards and hifi R&D. Early recordings are of top quality. I am illitrate about jazz music but few jazz vinyls had passed my turntable. Had one Benny Goodman (Carnegie Hall Jazz concert vol. 3). Stomping at the savoy sounded so good. That vinyl has been passed on to a forum member. Icing on the cake is those early jazz records/Artists are relatively cheaply available. Records sellers say "ye koi leta nahi hai, leke jao". But they do ask good money for Miles Davis etc.

@ Joshua : Yes they are only available in US. They seem good, good cartridge, Unipivot, acrylic platter etc. Nice simple vfm audiophile turntable.
Regards

 

[jls001]

@ moktan : That's what I wanted to know. I know you love jazz and if you liked the music you have mentioned, you will be pleasantly surprised at early 50s and 70s jazz vinyl recordings. They sound great. 50s to almost 70s was golden era of setting recording standards and hifi R&D. Early recordings are of top quality. I am illitrate about jazz music but few jazz vinyls had passed my turntable. Had one Benny Goodman (Carnegie Hall Jazz concert vol. 3). Stomping at the savoy sounded so good. That vinyl has been passed on to a forum member. Icing on the cake is those early jazz records/Artists are relatively cheaply available. Records sellers say "ye koi leta nahi hai, leke jao". But they do ask good money for Miles Davis etc.

I need to find a seller who says, "leke jao":lol: to jazz records.

My early 60s HMV India pressing of Dave Brubeck Quartet's Take Five remains a reference recording for me. I acquired a second copy and that is also, luckily, equally good.

One of my to-dos in my bucket list is to get as many Brubeck albums on vinyl.

But this record is the one I am lusting after

 

[Hiten]

Joshua,
Dave Brubecks Indian pressings must be CBS. I also have Dave Brubeck's Greatest hits. It sounds loud and clear at low volume settings. Unsquare dance, The duke, Blue Rondo are favourite.

Isao Suzuki music is very very good. I have found one for you
The Isao Suzuki Trio Quartet LP Blow Up RARE Orig '73 Japan Jazz Funk Mint | eBay
It is in mint condition. Sellers reputation is 100%. Shipping single vinyl is very very expensive (Rs. 1400). If you buy say 10 vinyls shipping comes to around 400 Rs.to India. Other titles are also good. If interested I can join in for few vinyls. But not sure. Will search titles and see if any thing I like. If anyone can bring them here it will be wonderful. I have a diaper buddy (Langoti yaar :lol in US who travels often, but am not in touch with him these days so asking him I feel selfish. Any other ideas ?
Regards