Vinyl Asylum: REVIEW: Nottingham Analogue 294 Turntables by jd29631@bellsouth.net

Model:	294
Category:	Turntables
Suggested Retail Price:	$4000.00
Description:	294 turntable and 294 arm
Manufacturer URL:	Not Available

Review by jd29631@bellsouth.net on January 13, 2010 at 14:34:05
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for the 294

Used with Dynavector 17D 3 cartridge and Nova Phenomena battery powered phono pre amp. I used a Well tempered classic table modified by Larry Pederson for many years with a Sumiko Blue Point Special then a Blackbird. This table produces the whole sound spectrum with a completeness, fullness and clarity that is amazing. There is just more "there" there with an addictive musicalness that is both beautiful and very relaxing..Dead quiet and totally steady. I think that to improve on the sound you would have to spend into the five figures AND have exceptional ears.

Product Weakness:	Must be hand started. Instructions on antiskate are terrible as is the manual but it's easy to set up.
Product Strengths:	Gorgeous top to bottom sound with a completeness and musicalness that is addictive. Very easy to set up and keep right w/o fuss.

Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: Marsh Sound Design A400
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Conrad-Johnson CT 5
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Nottingham 294 w.294 arm
Speakers: Dunlavy SC IV
Cables/Interconnects: Harmonic Tech and Kimber Hero
Music Used (Genre/Selections): jazz, classical, rock
Room Size (LxWxH): 18 x 16 x
Time Period/Length of Audition: 12 months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): Shunyata and Monster 3500
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner

Amplifier:	Marsh Sound Design A400
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Conrad-Johnson CT 5
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Nottingham 294 w.294 arm
Speakers:	Dunlavy SC IV
Cables/Interconnects:	Harmonic Tech and Kimber Hero
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	jazz, classical, rock
Room Size (LxWxH):	18 x 16 x
Time Period/Length of Audition:	12 months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Shunyata and Monster 3500
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner