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In Reply to: RE: REVIEW: Technics by Panasonic KAB SL-1200Mk.II Turntables posted by Kristian on March 23, 2015 at 21:34:00
Nice that you enjoy your substantially modded SL-1200. And helpful that you spelled out your system, room, and mod details as well as your pertinent background at Magnolia to provide some context for your evaluation. Having in the late '70's set up Luxman, Micro Seiki, and SP-10 DD's at Garland Audio, a small shop in San Jose, I could relate in particular to that latter aspect of your review.
Since you raised the point at some length, I'd note that in reacting to what we hear, not least when we're listening to the art form known as "music," we're all--whether we admit it or not--subjectivists (as reflected in "vivid" wooden percussion and "impacts part your hair"). And not all "subjectivists" who wouldn't object to be labeled as such--unless you use an extremely restrictive definition--are into magic pebbles or enchanted clocks.
I think your most accurate assessment is reflected in "compared with the tables I've owned." That's how it is with most of us, I suspect, which is why, despite the ego-induced temptation, I don't tout something I've just acquired as the greatest thing since sliced bread or, by implication, damned near as good as the best. Our assessments are relative to what we know, what we've heard, and the system interfaces we have at our disposal. Anything more than that is hyperbole.
Happy listening.
Jim
http://jimtranr.com
Follow Ups:
You "disappeared" in a puff of "delete." I'll say "hi," anyway. But I have to ask--what are puns? :-)
All's well here, thanks. The novel's finished, my far-more-ancient-than-middle-age butt remains in tolerably good shape, and the 'table (same combo) continues to get a lot of play time, with vinyl constituting about 80% of my "serious" listening.
Hope all's going well up your way.
Jim
http://jimtranr.com
I poofed my post, because I figured dare not "fallow" everywhere ...> > But I have to ask--what are puns? :-) < <
Geez, I really miss that & the boys, esp. ZHEEEEEEM, and his attic, go figure. Jim, miss the stories and pictures too. Speaking of which, I have a saga of a little Kinglet which hit my condo window last fall. It was knocked out by impact (not music to my ears) but it had it's eyes open and clearly wasn't dead. So, without touching him (I used an LP to sweep him), I took this little beauty inside, placed a small meshed waste baskit over him. I immediately noticed he was struggling to stay upright, unable to grip the slippery LP. Fearing he was wasting too much energy ... I placed paper towl under his feet and he stopped struggling.
About an hour later, he suddenly came too ... as if the bulb went back on in his head ... he quickly looked around, and started flying within the basket. I, in turn picked up the LP w/him in the basket ... and let him loose outside.
I then left for 2 hours.
When I returned home, guess who was waiting for me on my balcony.
I've got pictures!!!
TB1
Edits: 03/26/15
I could post a picture of my beautiful turntable ... but my new "audiophile" buddy is so much nicer ...
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Jim
http://jimtranr.com
new buddy, waiting for me ...
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Jim
http://jimtranr.com
I'm not sure what all of the controversy is about.I love my KAB 1200 with a DL-S1.Having the VTA easily adjustable is a really nice feature.It would be very expensive to tool up and build a table like the 1200 today.For those that don't appreciate or like it,you are free to buy and use another table.
just don't try to sell it as the end of the road when it is only the entrance ramp.
dee
;-D
True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.
quote by Kurt Vonnegut
> > For those that don't appreciate or like it,you are free to buy and use another table. < <
Thanks, although I didn't realize Tweety & I needed to seek permission.
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