I know there are people who don't consider this deck good, but I used my ears with this one. I was supposed to buy a new 2k deck, but couldn't resist trying this one out for 300, and it's almost immaculate. Just minor scratching in dustcover and headshell. Lovely!
Now, I think this deck has potential. I want to unleash it fully! Axis measures excellent, has dead silent motor and just sounds 'correct'. Seems like as a spinner, this deck is just as good as any.
I'd like to know what cartridge/arm combination would be optimal here? I now have AT95E mounted on a Basik+ tonearm, and I tried the LPGear's AT95SA needle. While shibata was excellent, I think it recessed the AT95s midrange and made everything less fun to listen to, so I quickly sold it after few weeks of listening. Maybe many don't agree with me, but I like the original better.
One improvement that comes to mind would be less dusty records Anything else?
Now, I think this deck has potential. I want to unleash it fully! Axis measures excellent, has dead silent motor and just sounds 'correct'. Seems like as a spinner, this deck is just as good as any.
I'd like to know what cartridge/arm combination would be optimal here? I now have AT95E mounted on a Basik+ tonearm, and I tried the LPGear's AT95SA needle. While shibata was excellent, I think it recessed the AT95s midrange and made everything less fun to listen to, so I quickly sold it after few weeks of listening. Maybe many don't agree with me, but I like the original better.
One improvement that comes to mind would be less dusty records Anything else?