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Troy62

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Your turntable looks fantastic Andy. Glad your pleased with it. Quite fancy the clear acrylic version myself.. Not sure if anybody on here has done it yet.
 
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Hi CJSF,

Well after numerous permitations couldn't really tell any difference.

Don't know if this is due to my ears or my system or both.

Anyway I've just purchased this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Subplatter-with-Butyl-Gripping-for-Rega-turntables-platter-/200940399128?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=ZRTfdR%252BDDPy%252FLhZuK%252Byd1WZhDbU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

It has some good right ups on Vinyl Engine forum and half the price of the IsoKinetik ISOsub GT 2 S Upgrade Rega Sub Platter

So just waiting for it to arrive.

Cheers

Andy
 

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andybeau said:
CJSF said:
I may be wrong Andy . . . I believe Dany Cobalt has the Inspire with Vinyl platter and 3mm Vinyl mat, perhaps he can shed some light?

The SP kit might help with the base boom?

CJSF

Cheers CJSF, bass boom seems to have gone, a mixture of speaker placement and TT upgrade.

Happy now, had a whole day listening to vinyl. Going to be knackered tonight at work tho.

Looking forward to seeing what difference the sub plater damp kit makes.

Yep, I've got the black platter that looks exactly like a record - beware the dangers of vinyl and wine! I have on one occasion lowered the needle onto the vinyl platter. Torville and Dean , skating, ...

I found that it is better than the felt mat.
 
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DandyCobalt said:
andybeau said:
CJSF said:
I may be wrong Andy . . . I believe Dany Cobalt has the Inspire with Vinyl platter and 3mm Vinyl mat, perhaps he can shed some light?

The SP kit might help with the base boom?

CJSF

Cheers CJSF, bass boom seems to have gone, a mixture of speaker placement and TT upgrade.

Happy now, had a whole day listening to vinyl. Going to be knackered tonight at work tho.

Looking forward to seeing what difference the sub plater damp kit makes.

Yep, I've got the black platter that looks exactly like a record - beware the dangers of vinyl and wine! I have on one occasion lowered the needle onto the vinyl platter. Torville and Dean , skating, ...

I found that it is better than the felt mat.

Yep got that now too
 

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andybeau said:
Hi CJSF,

Well after numerous permitations couldn't really tell any difference.

Don't know if this is due to my ears or my system or both.

Anyway I've just purchased this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Subplatter-with-Butyl-Gripping-for-Rega-turntables-platter-/200940399128?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=ZRTfdR%252BDDPy%252FLhZuK%252Byd1WZhDbU%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

It has some good right ups on Vinyl Engine forum and half the price of the IsoKinetik ISOsub GT 2 S Upgrade Rega Sub Platter

So just waiting for it to arrive.

Cheers

Andy

Be interesting to know what you think of that Sub?

Suprised at the SP damping kit not having an effect??? May be it does not work on the Inspire deck :?

CJSF
 
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Be interesting to know what you think of that Sub?

Suprised at the SP damping kit not having an effect??? May be it does not work on the Inspire deck :?

CJSF

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Will let you know when it arrives.
 

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Excellent Andy!

The Argentinian SubPlatter is supposed to be very good!

I got a PM form Gus@VinylEngine asking If I would like to test one just for $20 shipping - thaty was a few weeks ago as he is just about to finish machining the RP6 version.

When are you expecting delivery?

Keep us updated when you get so we can glean your opinion on it!
 

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[/quote]

Be interesting to know what you think of that Sub?

Suprised at the SP damping kit not having an effect??? May be it does not work on the Inspire deck :?

CJSF

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Mine went to Inspire with the original sub-platter plus damping kit, and came back with the damping segments separate. They must have experience of the Inspire being better without them. Perhaps because of much greater mass of the plinth and platter?

I then upgraded the rega subplatter to the Isokinetic/ruby one.

Andy - a warning - you're only a few steps from moving coil cartridge and valve phono preamp :)
 
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DandyCobalt said:
Mine went to Inspire with the original sub-platter plus damping kit, and came back with the damping segments separate. They must have experience of the Inspire being better without them. Perhaps because of much greater mass of the plinth and platter?

I then upgraded the rega subplatter to the Isokinetic/ruby one.

Andy - a warning - you're only a few steps from moving coil cartridge and valve phono preamp :)

LOL I know I can't beleive whats happening. When I decided to get a dedicated two channel system

late last year it was supposed to last not be messed with. My previous Project TT lasted 9 yrs with no

tinkering. I'm putting it down to realising the difference in sound quality going from my av to brio,

now I want more!! See I told you this forum was dangerous
 
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stevebrock said:
Excellent Andy!

The Argentinian SubPlatter is supposed to be very good!

I got a PM form Gus@VinylEngine asking If I would like to test one just for $20 shipping - thaty was a few weeks ago as he is just about to finish machining the RP6 version.

When are you expecting delivery?

Keep us updated when you get so we can glean your opinion on it!

Think delivery is upto 2 weeks, will keep you informed.

Nice one with the free demo
 

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Andy, it really will pay dividends if you look at upgrading your speakers - I used to own the BX2s they were ok I only got them because of the reviews and they are good for the dollar but the Brio R will have no problems driving a quality speaker.
 
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stevebrock said:
Andy, it really will pay dividends if you look at upgrading your speakers - I used to own the BX2s they were ok I only got them because of the reviews and they are good for the dollar but the Brio R will have no problems driving a quality speaker.

I know I know now stop it end of year coming got to save for my tax
 

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andybeau said:
stevebrock said:
Andy, it really will pay dividends if you look at upgrading your speakers - I used to own the BX2s they were ok I only got them because of the reviews and they are good for the dollar but the Brio R will have no problems driving a quality speaker.

I know I know now stop it end of year coming got to save for my tax

I am sure you knew any way!

are you limited to standmounts?

from what you have said about everything on vinyl, your digital end is more than adequate, your have a great TT & amp so just speakers
 
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stevebrock said:
andybeau said:
stevebrock said:
Andy, it really will pay dividends if you look at upgrading your speakers - I used to own the BX2s they were ok I only got them because of the reviews and they are good for the dollar but the Brio R will have no problems driving a quality speaker.

I know I know now stop it end of year coming got to save for my tax

I am sure you knew any way!

are you limited to standmounts?

Not sure depends what they look like if you get my drift
 

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