Dick Dastardly Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Set this up over the weekendTell me that's not a Pro-Ject carbon... hands down the worst turntable I've ever owned. I had it Warrantied 3 times for new motors, they hum and the vibration gets transferred through the tone arm (which is too light and un damped) listen on quiet passages or between tracks and you'll hear it. And yes the DC motors do it too..I had a DC.you can't walk around your house with out it skipping with the tracking force at any useable setting.. The anit-skate weight creates a noise like a cello as the string rubs the metal hanger..sorry to piss in your Cheerios but sell it or return it now and Buy a Rega P2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruecatinat Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Tell me that's not a Pro-Ject carbon... hands down the worst turntable I've ever owned. I had it Warrantied 3 times for new motors, they hum and the vibration gets transferred through the tone arm (which is too light and un damped) listen on quiet passages or between tracks and you'll hear it. And yes the DC motors do it too..I had a DC.you can't walk around your house with out it skipping with the tracking force at any useable setting.. The anit-skate weight creates a noise like a cello as the string rubs the metal hanger..sorry to piss in your Cheerios but sell it or return it now and Buy a Rega P2 It is a Debut Carbon.I haven't heard the hum in my speakers but from the motor it self before I drop the needle, but I'll listen for it. I currently live in a condo and the table lives on a solid steel media center with rubber wheels that is weighted down by all my other equipment; I've walked past it a few times and I haven't made it skip and I haven't adjusted the tracking force since I set it up. That and I can't hear any noise from the anti-skate.Either I've got shitty ears or the combination of the media center and the condo's concrete build have helped...I wanted to build up a Rega Planar 2 but this was a birthday gift. I honestly really enjoy it so far, but I've heard the acrylic platter and placing nylon washers between the motor body and the table body help quell some quirks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsk8 Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Went to my cousin's last night, him and I have practically been best friends since we were born and both of us are huge into stereos. He picked up a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit turntable, and I'm blown away. We were listening to his Springsteen, Darkness on the Edge of Town record. Not to sound cliche, but I've listened to this album a million times on CD or streamed, and heard things I've never heard before last night from the record. I'm sold, how this took me so long is beyond me. I ordered this today, Music Hall MMF-5.3... Edited February 16, 2016 by mattsk8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmsgltr Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 that's an expensive table - have fun! I really want to get into this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin. Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 I spent $100 on my Audio Technica turntable I'd love to have a crazy setup once I have a house. Dedicated audiophile room with sound deadening is definitely happening one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 3 hours ago, mattsk8 said: Went to my cousin's last night, him and I have practically been best friends since we were born and both of us are huge into stereos. He picked up a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit turntable, and I'm blown away. We were listening to his Springsteen, Darkness on the Edge of Town record. Not to sound cliche, but I've listened to this album a million times on CD or streamed, and heard things I've never heard before last night from the record. I'm sold, how this took me so long is beyond me. I ordered this today, Music Hall MMF-5.3... Not bad. I used to have one with a Sumiko Blackbird cartridge. Good thing you didnt buy one of those Pro-ject Carbons. Absolute garbage. worst turntable I ever owned. I thought you were Mr digital only? seem to remember you love your HD CD 2 hours ago, gmsgltr said: that's an expensive table - Thats all relative.. In a hobby that has $35-50k turntables that don't include a cartridge. $100k speaker wires.. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmsgltr Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Got a family member with a cabinet the size of my living room full of McIntosh equipment for his home, I do know these things get pricey but don't know much about turntables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Just now, gmsgltr said: Got a family member with a cabinet the size of my living room full of McIntosh equipment for his home, I do know these things get pricey but don't know much about turntables McIntosh people are a whole different subset of audiophiles. Kind of like SAAB owners used to be. Come to think of it, most McIntosh people WERE in fact SAAB owners 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmsgltr Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 hahahah omg that's crazy. this is my dads brothers and they do still have saabs no joke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted February 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Greg you can get a good used Rega P3 with an Ortofon 2M red or blue Cartridge for under $700 and the aftermarket for it is strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn-E Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 5 hours ago, Kevin. said: I spent $100 on my Audio Technica turntable I'd love to have a crazy setup once I have a house. Dedicated audiophile room with sound deadening is definitely happening one day Make sure you buy the $5000 Eames lounge chair and matching ottoman to go with it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brad850 Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 that chair is awesome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn-E Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 50 minutes ago, B850 said: that chair is awesome Of course it is. But it's way over priced precisely because it has become an item that is an absolute must have in the true man's audio listening room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge_Brownie Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 That Eames chair is more a work of art than a chair Just looked it up, designed in 1956. Still for sale today, and still looks great. I would have guessed it was from the mid 60's. 5 hours ago, gmsgltr said: Got a family member with a cabinet the size of my living room full of McIntosh equipment for his home, I do know these things get pricey but don't know much about turntables Some people get more wound up about name recognition than enjoyment. If all you've ever had is regular entry level stuff, literally anything is an upgrade. A lot of people think they want audiophile gear, when they really just want something that sounds nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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