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Re: Thorens TD 150 Project #3 underway
« Reply #30 on: December 22, 2017, 03:17:11 PM »
Glad you like it! A good turntable as a front end is a great investment for both your ears and your soul!

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Re: Thorens TD 150 Project #3 underway
« Reply #31 on: December 27, 2017, 07:48:41 PM »
I'm glad to say that 3 others have taken me up on the Aja transfer and hopefully they will be reporting back.

Have a great and safe NYE!

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Re: Thorens TD 150 Project #3 underway
« Reply #32 on: December 28, 2017, 12:09:36 AM »
I so much want to try my Ruby 3 on this table. I keep going back and forth from my TD850/Audiomods series 4/ Benz Ruby 3 to this table/arm/cartridge combination and I'm floored on how great the Ruby 3 is. The Ruby 3 is maybe the best investment I've made in audio and I'm sure it would sound killer on this rig, too.

I've recently did a transfer from my 850/Ruby and I'm going to send it out to those that have received the Glider comp. As good as the Glider is the Ruby 3 shows you what an extra 2000 can get you.

Right now I'm spinning Paul Simon's, "Songs from the Capeman" on the TD 150/Ebony-Benz Glider .9 and it sounds really good; creamy smooth, natural timbres and full bodied. Loaded at 47k, so this would work with many MM boards that supply enough gain.

Well, I guess I'm just rambling. Back to listening...........

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Re: Thorens TD 150 Project #3 underway
« Reply #33 on: December 28, 2017, 01:56:56 PM »
I'm not sure my ears will discern the difference, but looking forward to hearing the Ruby 3, especially since the cartridge costs about what I probably paid for my entire He-Man rig!   

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Re: Thorens TD 150 Project #3 underway
« Reply #34 on: December 28, 2017, 10:26:07 PM »
Your ears will discern it and it they will thank you!

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Re: Thorens TD 150 Project #3 underway
« Reply #35 on: December 29, 2017, 09:56:12 PM »
I bought a table from raymonda and he packs and ships top notch. Any support you need after, he over does what is expected of a seller.
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Re: Thorens TD 150 Project #3 underway
« Reply #36 on: December 30, 2017, 07:36:54 PM »
Thank you for the nice words. I try my best!

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Re: Thorens TD 150 Project #3 underway
« Reply #37 on: December 30, 2017, 11:08:44 PM »
I have now finalized the set up and build. I fabricated and installed carbon fiber spacers for the arm board. After balancing and adjusting the suspension I put the Dire Striats, "On Ever Street". The table rocks, is very dynamic and revealing in a complimentary way. If I sell my Schoeps I can keep this table. Buy my Schoeps, please!

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Re: Thorens TD 150 Project #3 underway
« Reply #38 on: January 02, 2018, 09:36:05 AM »
Aja files sent from Thorens TD850/Origin Live/Audiomods Series 4/AcousTech Ph1P with op amp upgrade/Benz Ruby 3/Grace V3 Oadie Bros mod. recorded at 88.2/24

I'm listening to it on my office system: PeachTree iDecco/ Fiio X3 and modded Celestion SL6S. Sounds nice!

Enjoy!

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Re: Thorens TD 150 Project #3 underway
« Reply #39 on: January 07, 2018, 01:35:46 PM »
Your ears will discern it and it they will thank you!
By jove - you're right!  It's subtle, but there's even more "depth" and richness to the music with the Benz Ruby.  I was doing A/B comparison and the overall effect was that I was more drawn into the music with the Ruby, than the Benz Micro(?).  Nice.  Thanks Ray!   

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Re: Thorens TD 150 Project #3 underway
« Reply #40 on: January 08, 2018, 09:19:14 AM »
You pay for that extra 5-7% but it is worth it and addicting!

 

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