System Pics 2021

[Whaleblue]

Reminded me of earlier in the week when I told the 12 yr old it was time for bed. He looked at the clock, and said '2 minutes yet'. I was explaining parallax error, and why 'old fashioned' meters had a mirror behind the needle, but it was a bit lost on the digital only generation....

But at least he got to stay up until 25 past...

 

[geetee1972]

Mine is kind of split up over three areas and in various Ikea and Glorious storage units, plus I can't always be arsed to put it back!

Sultans of Swing will be my first pick when they finally get round to inviting me on to Desert Island Discs.

 

[matt j]

It's definitely 'richer' than my Ortofon Cadenza Blue, without the sharply-edged clarity; but it's enjoyable nonetheless.

I've often eyed up a Cadenza Blue, but they're a at the very very top of what I'm willing to spend on a cart so it isn't something I've been willing to gamble on just yet.

 

[Theo]

I've often eyed up a Cadenza Blue, but they're a at the very very top of what I'm willing to spend on a cart so it isn't something I've been willing to gamble on just yet.

Hi Matt

I'd be looking at this one as an alternative:

https://www.audioaffair.co.uk/ortof..._yuaSRYJHj5ZFbqRdm2HMHQ1e0bo968hoCS8QQAvD_BwE

I'd have gone for this, but it's far too much for a 'fill-in' cartridge. I've heard one and I thought is was wonderful: a bargain compared to some carts out there. I ended up paying £180 for the Bronze (with 100 hours on it), which was ideal.

 

[Quintessential Audio]

The Quintet range is a bit overlooked I think. Maybe because the carts look a bit cheap (imo at least), but having had a Rondo, Cadenza and Kontrapunkt over the years I was really very surprised by the Quintet Blue I have on my second deck. Fabulous cartridge for the money, but there's definitely a sweet spot that must be found with careful setup and adjustment.

 

[jimmytwos]

Every system needs at least one Avo!

PS Perspective distortion brought to you be iPad Pro wide-angle lens!

That fireplace is amazing!

 

[jimmytwos]

 

[Werner]

That fireplace is amazing!

 

[Del monaco]

Goldring 1042?

 

[jimmytwos]

Goldring 1042?

Yeah, just swapped it in and it sounds good

 

[Del monaco]

Yeah, just swapped it in and it sounds good

Used one for years.Beautiful cartridge, very well balanced.

 

[Cereal Killer]

You might need to change those links from thumbnails to forum posts.

 

[Jono_13]

Every system needs at least one Avo!

PS Perspective distortion brought to you be iPad Pro wide-angle lens!

So this might be of interest. We saved these shelves when my mum moved out here and have reinstated the record dividers that my dad put in when they went up in 1970.... Just some 3/4" dowel to stop the records falling over... You could do something similar to stop the toppling over.
Empty...
Untitled by Jonathan Roberts, on Flickr

Filled...
Untitled by Jonathan Roberts, on Flickr

 

[Tony L]

That’s a good idea, thanks.

 

[jagdesign]

Nice @Jono_13 . Twinslot is the pragmatist's Vitsoe

 

[Rosewind]

Not sure where I fit in. I have Ikea's very industrial shelves called Hyllis for my records:

 

[Jono_13]

@Rosewind and @jagdesign B&Q do a version with a rail to hang the uprights from which I have used. Pictures to follow...

 

[jagdesign]

Not sure where I fit in. I have Ikea's very industrial shelves called Hyllis for my records:

Ha, two beers down and I can't quote the correct fishie . The Hyliss is nice too

 

[Elephantears]

Nice @Jono_13 . Twinslot is the pragmatist's Vitsoe

That looks like great value. It makes me heartbroken for my wife, who just spend a crazy amount on second hand Vitsoe for her office.

Is there any way of getting Twinslot shelves with side support for records?

 

[Elephantears]

Is there any way of getting Twinslot shelves with side support for records?

Should have done a search before I asked:

https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk...SZQ6tPuo-w_gYzVTyyKGSqDXdIW_EWnBoCTksQAvD_BwE