Posted 17 January After over 10 years this happened. Someone reached out to me with a Carina. I was very happy until it arrived and it was the worst packing job I have ever seem (From the UPS store mind you). The seller wasn't comfortable packing it but UPS was not the answer in this case. After going through it the last two days I have it as presentable as it's going to get. From far away it's okay but up close it's a mess on the sides and front and one of the tranny bells is dented ever so slightly but I am keeping it. It sounds really great so far but will get a good going through soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January 29 minutes ago, charlieboy said: After over 10 years this happened. Someone reached out to me with a Carina. I was very happy until it arrived and it was the worst packing job I have ever seem (From the UPS store mind you). The seller wasn't comfortable packing it but UPS was not the answer in this case. After going through it the last two days I have it as presentable as it's going to get. From far away it's okay but up close it's a mess on the sides and front and one of the tranny bells is dented ever so slightly but I am keeping it. It sounds really great so far but will get a good going through soon. Very nice. What are the output tubes - EL84? My speakers have EL86 which are getting harder to find, so I'm trying not to waste them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January The tubes are EL84/6BQ5. I lost track if my dear friend Eddie Vaughn about 13 years ago and after several attempts over the years I could never make contact with him. I saw an obituary in 2015 for an Eddie Vaughn in Arkansas where he was from. It’s been on my mind for some time and I recently was able to acquire an original Carina amp he had built as I always wanted one. That's why I put up with the shipping mishap and will be keeping it even though up close it has seen many many better days, but as it now just has another chapter to the story of me trying to track one down it will remain here with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 17 January (edited) On Saturday this set arrived for my bedroom of 10 x 14 feet - perfect for this small room, coupled with a old turntable style Pioneer CD player. That miniature amp is great. I paid € 479,00 for it sans CD player, which is much less than what the single components would have cost me. Micromega MyAmp plus two Focal Chrous 760 speakers plus speaker wire of good quality. https://micromega.com/en/products/my-range/myamp/ Edited 18 January by mikeweil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 18 January Added this record clamp recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 18 January 34 minutes ago, Brad said: Added this record clamp recently. I got a similar one recently: Do you like yours? I can't really say it makes my records sound better, but I love how it adds to the ritual of playing a record. In fact, I recently got a bag of those yellow 45 inserts, to allow me to use the clamp while I play 45's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 18 January 45 minutes ago, mjzee said: I got a similar one recently: Do you like yours? I can't really say it makes my records sound better, but I love how it adds to the ritual of playing a record. In fact, I recently got a bag of those yellow 45 inserts, to allow me to use the clamp while I play 45's. Yes, I like it but like you I’m unsure if it really reduces vibrations. However, if you have warped records, they’re supposed to be very effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 18 January I use a Groovetracer record weight (not a clamp) with my Rega turntable. I too like the added step to the "ritual," and I think it sounds a bit better using it--which I only mention because my wife thinks so as well, and she has no dog in the hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 24 January On 9/28/2020 at 10:03 AM, Dave James said: Mid-60's McIntosh MR 67 FM tuner, C 24 Solid State pre-amp and MC 250 amp. Mid-60's JBL 030 15" speakers. Two Thorens turntables, a TD-125 and a TD -160. I just bought the MR 80 tuner and it should arrive next week. What sort of antenna did you attach to it? Maybe none at all? I’ve seen some discussion online where people really get into the weeds on this and have elaborate antenna set ups. I won’t be doing that, but am just curious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 9 February Greg Metz STS modified Thorens TD124 MKII in custom plinth, with an Alfred Bokrand Custom Ortofon Tonearm mounted on a black sourced armboard, with a beloved brand new NOS Ortofon SPU Royal A cartridge, topped off with Nordost Quattro-fil phono cable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 11 February Just saw this on Analog Planet. Pro-Ject Announces 5 New Analog Products Thinking about the record sweeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 21 February Lenco PTP build with a Fidelity Research FR-24 MKII tonearm is setup with an Audio Technica cartridge for starters. I'll be trying several different cartridges in the coming time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 21 February What's that reel-to-reel on the floor; Akai? Do you use it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 26 February My system is extremely bare-bones and far from hi-fi, but it suits me fine (for now). I spend enough collecting records, I can't see collecting gear too! AT-VM95E > Technics SL-D2 > Sansui Model 2000 > PSB Image 5T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 26 February On 2/11/2021 at 9:55 AM, Brad said: Just saw this on Analog Planet. Pro-Ject Announces 5 New Analog Products Thinking about the record sweeper. Added the record sweeper. Even if you wet clean your records right before playing, this device picks up a lot of dust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 27 February 22 hours ago, Brad said: Added the record sweeper. Even if you wet clean your records right before playing, this device picks up a lot of dust. I'll be interested to know your feedback after living with it for a while Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 27 February 10 hours ago, mjazzg said: I'll be interested to know your feedback after living with it for a while So far so good. It picks up extra dirt, lint and dust so it’s like an extra cleaning as you play the record. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 27 February Interesting, thanks. I'm tempted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 27 February I had one of those sweeper things on my old deck in the 1970s - can’t say it was much use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 28 February Since it was maybe a bit unclear from my post above - get a Shure V15 type IV cartridge with a stabilizer brush and then you don't need a sweeper. (However, the brushes on aftermarket styli are not of the same quality as the originals. That became evident when I recently switched back to an old Shure original stylus while getting a reasonable replacement.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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