michell gyrodec

[bigfish786]

just had my first experience with a gyrodec, and what an experience it was.

played through a pair of kef reference speakers it sounded amazing.

unfortunately, the moon cd player didn't fair too well, sounding very harsh and a fatiguing,

think i'd better start saving up.

 

[plastic penguin]

Sounds the dogs. Although like any source it may just be a slight overkill with the A70. Personally I'd be looking at a good qualty Pro-ject or Rega RP3.

I've toyed with the idea of a Gyrodec but decided, correctly, that the expense on something that doesn't get the lion share of my music would be a waste.

 

[bigfish786]

as a piece of kit it is absolutely phenominal. i was totally blown away by it.

over 2 grand for a turntable is a hell of a lot of money, but how it sounded with the kefs, i can see why it is worth it.

 

[plastic penguin]

as a piece of kit it is absolutely phenominal. i was totally blown away by it.

over 2 grand for a turntable is a hell of a lot of money, but how it sounded with the kefs, i can see why it is worth it.

I know - a lot of bread for a spinny thing. You can get them cheaper, around £1700 with a basic arm but...

 

[busb]

Sounds the dogs. Although like any source it may just be a slight overkill with the A70. Personally I'd be looking at a good qualty Pro-ject or Rega RP3.

I've toyed with the idea of a Gyrodec but decided, correctly, that the expense on something that doesn't get the lion share of my music would be a waste.

My thoughts as well! The RP3 does sound very good indeed but the Gyrodec also has fab looks. Maybe 2nd hand..

 

[stevebrock]

IME a Gyrodec with RB303 arm vs Rega RP6 - not a lot in it if I am being constructive - yes the Gyro looks the dogs.

However put an SME IV arm on yes the thing sounds bloody amazing but thats £3k - a lot of cash!

in my dreams now with no4 off spring arriving

 

[plastic penguin]

in my dreams now with no4 off spring arriving

So you'll be buying in the next few weeks then?

 

[bigfish786]

the Gyrodec belongs to a friend, he's not had it long, so i went to have a look and listen to it and have a few drinks.

we listened to the Moon CD player first, it's only got a few hours on it and sounded harsh at first, but was warming up after a few hours.

the speakers are kef reference, which have been fully refurbed, and look like new.

listening to the gyrodec after a few hours of cd's, it immediately sounded so much better, so musical, the speakers are a perfect match for it, and made so much more sense with the Michell.

if i had the money, i would have one, but i'm more likely to be looking at lower end rega's. and wishing i had that Gyrodec.

 

[Freddy58]

There's one on Ebay

 

[bigfish786]

"oh, i've been looking already"

there's one on gumtree for 600 quid, but its right at the top of scotland!! but if anyone lives up there wants one.......

this hobby is going to ruin me. and my bank balance.

 

[stevebrock]

in my dreams now with no4 off spring arriving

So you'll be buying in the next few weeks then?

nooooo the ST40 has crippled my hifi fund

 

[plastic penguin]

in my dreams now with no4 off spring arriving

So you'll be buying in the next few weeks then?

nooooo the ST40 has crippled my hifi fund

Ah, this should be WHFI S&V's keyword: Hours of pleasure. Empty wallet.

 

[matthewpiano]

in my dreams now with no4 off spring arriving

So you'll be buying in the next few weeks then?

nooooo the ST40 has crippled my hifi fund

Probably not a bad thing Steve. At least it will give you time to enjoy the system you have now assembled which looks pretty fabulous as it is.

 

[stevebrock]

in my dreams now with no4 off spring arriving

So you'll be buying in the next few weeks then?

nooooo the ST40 has crippled my hifi fund

Probably not a bad thing Steve. At least it will give you time to enjoy the system you have now assembled which looks pretty fabulous as it is.

I know - it don't sound shabby!

 

[Freddy58]

just had my first experience with a gyrodec, and what an experience it was.

played through a pair of kef reference speakers it sounded amazing.

unfortunately, the moon cd player didn't fair too well, sounding very harsh and a fatiguing,

think i'd better start saving up.

I used to have a pair of Kef Concords that used the same driver and tweeter, sounded amazing...

I must admit to being tempted by that Gyrodec on Ebay, a thing of beauty

 

[floyd droid]

I must admit to being tempted by that Gyrodec on Ebay, a thing of beauty

I reckon that its going to go for at least double its current bid Freddy. But go on , you know you want one

 

[Freddy58]

I must admit to being tempted by that Gyrodec on Ebay, a thing of beauty

I reckon that its going to go for at least double its current bid Freddy. But go on , you know you want one

Double would be a good price. I guess though one would have to factor in the price of tonearm....

 

[floyd droid]

Double would be a good price. I guess though one would have to factor in the price of tonearm....

Plus arm board and de-coupling kit if you fancy a SME for example.

 

[stevebrock]

Go on Freddy - you know you want to!

Those spiniing weights would be mesmerising!

Then get a valve amp

 

[Freddy58]

It IS tempting, but I'm gonna stick with my original plan, to wait until I move before making any purchases. No doub't further down the line I might wish I took the plunge :doh: Having said that, I quite like the laid-back simplicity of the Rega

 

[plastic penguin]

TBH, I'm rather tempted by the Bryston CDP the seller has for sale.

 

[hoopsontoast]

Go on Freddy - you know you want to!

Those spiniing weights would be mesmerising!

Then get a valve amp

:read: This!

I love my Gyro, glad I went for it over a Tecnodec or the other TTs I was looking at.

 

[bigfish786]

since listening to it at the weekend i've not stopped thinking about it. i was so impressed by it.

its definitely on my shopping list, along with a new amp, and a new rack to keep it all on.

 

[plastic penguin]

since listening to it at the weekend i've not stopped thinking about it. i was so impressed by it.

its definitely on my shopping list, along with a new amp, and a new rack to keep it all on.

:cheers:

 

[iceman16]

I used to have one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OizaucirYc