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In Reply to: RE: Thorens TD 150 Super Build posted by raya on February 23, 2017 at 07:47:40
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I'll post a final shot after the dustcover arrives.
Just a bit of an update. I bought a used, low hour BENZ ACE off Karl here on AA and now have completed the build. Thanks Karl. Now, the sonic picture is complete. I really like the Benz house sound and in this application it sings one smooth, sweet song! Play on!
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Welll Sure is Sparkly'n Shiny.
A few things give pause though:
The Weights, the CF Mat and the CF base innards.
Why? beyond Bling?
Frankly seems like what Hot Rodders' said;
If it Don't Go.. Chrome it (or these days CF it :-)
But then it's Not MY TD 150.. whatever floats your Boat.
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There have been many studies done demonstrating the damping properties of carbon fiber, which apply to audio applications. Carbon fiber is used in many, many audio applications with tremendous success. Because you may not like it does not make it a poor choice.Your chrome plating analogy is better suited for veneers, paint and to some degree plating. Although, anodizing, too has proven to have structure benefits, as well as, some types of paint like coatings.
I respect the fact that you may not like the looks. But this is not vinyl wrap. Also, I would think that before you make such a broad brush stroke you should listen with your ears before you talk with your mouth.
I have modded more than a few tables and have found that carbon fiber can be an excellent alternative to other materials. I also use other materials, too, aluminum, stainless steel, mdf, real woods, acrylics, butyl, etc. For this application, arm board, internal bracing, head shell and top plate I went with carbon for performance not looks.
If your anywhere near upstate NY I invite you to stop by for a listen. Then, if you don't like what your hear you can be as critical as you like. Otherwise, save your cristism for looks and abstain from making sonic judgements on something you've never heard.
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Beautiful build. I bet it sounds great. The aesthetics are incredible IMO.
Thanks. I tried to give a Nuevo Retro look, with clean lines. The sound is fantastic and really brings out the best in Thorens' 3 point spring suspension chassis.
I'm listening to the Manhatten Transfer, Vocalise and this combination boogies. I think I'll pull out David Brubeck's Gone with the Wind next. One of my all time favorites.
I'm still dialing in the ACE but so far it is sounding real nice.
I've got the ACE figured out and really singing. I found that it needs high gain and I'm pushing it 61.5 dbs through my Acoutech ph1p. I've also determined that loading is best at 500 ohms, as it provides the most satisfying balance. I just finished a two hour listening session through headphones and finished a very happy man. This combination, table, arm and cartridge, works and sounds wonderful.
I'm very happy with this build and if I can sell off a few microphones maybe I can keep it. Anyone interested in some high end mics?
Thought I post these new shots just to put a bee in Bare's bonnet. New ACE up and running and Adcom in a cherry head shell with a carbon fiber spacer.
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Very nice work!
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