I will say that changing the speed to 45 would be easier on the Orbit as the belt is off to the side. The Pro-ject is under the platter so you have to remove that.
Thanks again...I ordered the project...should have it tomorrow
It's nice that I can return the other one by just taking it to Kohl's.
I'm still baffled as to how both turntables would have the same issue...shit like that drives me insane
It's possible that it's bad luck, but it's also possible something else is up. With the Proj-ect, you will need to use your receivers MM phono port, so hopefully that's not the issue. You will get a nice set of cables in the box. I guess the one thing you said that makes me think it was the unit was that playing with the cartridge cleaned or changed things up. So hopefully that's the case. The debut is pretty easy on the setup, but I'd definitely watch a video on YouTube first. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
On the verge of updating my turntable, just started doing some research. I have begun to contemplate whether or not I am taking full advantage of audiophile pressings. Why pay the very high price for top-notch vinyl, if the rig is not really bringing out the best.
On the verge of updating my turntable, just started doing some research. I have begun to contemplate whether or not I am taking full advantage of audiophile pressings. Why pay the very high price for top-notch vinyl, if the rig is not really bringing out the best.
I can tell you that I heard a difference when I moved up to my new TT and a MC cart. Of course it could always be placebo effect, but I don't think so.
On the verge of updating my turntable, just started doing some research. I have begun to contemplate whether or not I am taking full advantage of audiophile pressings. Why pay the very high price for top-notch vinyl, if the rig is not really bringing out the best.d
I will tell you this, since we have a lot of the same records. When I first got the AP Nora Jones record, I had my old TT. I thought the record sounded great, but that the vocals were a little forward and a tad hot. When I upgraded, that was an album where I saw a huge improvement. The record was much more refined and her vocals were just perfect. I think for some records like the (in)famous Dark Side anniversary record or like the Nora Jones, you really see a difference on better equipment. It can tame those records.
On the verge of updating my turntable, just started doing some research. I have begun to contemplate whether or not I am taking full advantage of audiophile pressings. Why pay the very high price for top-notch vinyl, if the rig is not really bringing out the best.d
I will tell you this, since we have a lot of the same records. When I first got the AP Nora Jones record, I had my old TT. I thought the record sounded great, but that the vocals were a little forward and a tad hot. When I upgraded, that was an album where I saw a huge improvement. The record was much more refined and her vocals were just perfect. I think for some records like the (in)famous Dark Side anniversary record or like the Nora Jones, you really see a difference on better equipment. It can tame those records.
Thanks, yea. The Nora is a bit hot on mine right now also. I've kinda gravitated towards either Rega Planar 8, or VPI Prime... but again still researching... this will probably be my Christmas gift this year... so might catch a deal a little later this year.
On the verge of updating my turntable, just started doing some research. I have begun to contemplate whether or not I am taking full advantage of audiophile pressings. Why pay the very high price for top-notch vinyl, if the rig is not really bringing out the best.d
I will tell you this, since we have a lot of the same records. When I first got the AP Nora Jones record, I had my old TT. I thought the record sounded great, but that the vocals were a little forward and a tad hot. When I upgraded, that was an album where I saw a huge improvement. The record was much more refined and her vocals were just perfect. I think for some records like the (in)famous Dark Side anniversary record or like the Nora Jones, you really see a difference on better equipment. It can tame those records.
Thanks, yea. The Nora is a bit hot on mine right now also. I've kinda gravitated towards either Rega Planar 8, or VPI Prime... but again still researching... this will probably be my Christmas gift this year... so might catch a deal a little later this year.
Both of those are great choices, just totally different aesthetics...classic vs industrial. I went big too, so I would not think about it again until this one broke or something.
Got the new tt... Hooked it up and no sound at all. I was in total freak out mode and did one more check on the connection. I had plugged into the wrong input on the receiver.
Sounds great. Thanks again
Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018) The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago 2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy 2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE) 2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston 2020: Oakland, Oakland:2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana 2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville 2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
Got the new tt... Hooked it up and no sound at all. I was in total freak out mode and did one more check on the connection. I had plugged into the wrong input on the receiver.
Sounds great. Thanks again
Ha! All right, you're finally in business. Good deal. Enjoy!
On the verge of updating my turntable, just started doing some research. I have begun to contemplate whether or not I am taking full advantage of audiophile pressings. Why pay the very high price for top-notch vinyl, if the rig is not really bringing out the best.d
I will tell you this, since we have a lot of the same records. When I first got the AP Nora Jones record, I had my old TT. I thought the record sounded great, but that the vocals were a little forward and a tad hot. When I upgraded, that was an album where I saw a huge improvement. The record was much more refined and her vocals were just perfect. I think for some records like the (in)famous Dark Side anniversary record or like the Nora Jones, you really see a difference on better equipment. It can tame those records.
Thanks, yea. The Nora is a bit hot on mine right now also. I've kinda gravitated towards either Rega Planar 8, or VPI Prime... but again still researching... this will probably be my Christmas gift this year... so might catch a deal a little later this year.
Both of those are great choices, just totally different aesthetics...classic vs industrial. I went big too, so I would not think about it again until this one broke or something.
Did you set your VPI up yourself? ... looks like you can adjust these all kinda ways.
On the verge of updating my turntable, just started doing some research. I have begun to contemplate whether or not I am taking full advantage of audiophile pressings. Why pay the very high price for top-notch vinyl, if the rig is not really bringing out the best.d
I will tell you this, since we have a lot of the same records. When I first got the AP Nora Jones record, I had my old TT. I thought the record sounded great, but that the vocals were a little forward and a tad hot. When I upgraded, that was an album where I saw a huge improvement. The record was much more refined and her vocals were just perfect. I think for some records like the (in)famous Dark Side anniversary record or like the Nora Jones, you really see a difference on better equipment. It can tame those records.
Thanks, yea. The Nora is a bit hot on mine right now also. I've kinda gravitated towards either Rega Planar 8, or VPI Prime... but again still researching... this will probably be my Christmas gift this year... so might catch a deal a little later this year.
Both of those are great choices, just totally different aesthetics...classic vs industrial. I went big too, so I would not think about it again until this one broke or something.
Did you set your VPI up yourself? ... looks like you can adjust these all kinda ways.
I got it from Upscale Audio. They set it up and then disassemble into a few pieces and ship. I checked the alignment and azimuth when it arrived and it was perfect. Good experience. I talked to the guy that assembled a few times too. Great communication.
Got the new tt... Hooked it up and no sound at all. I was in total freak out mode and did one more check on the connection. I had plugged into the wrong input on the receiver.
I got a family discount. Otherwise I’d never be able to afford it. Played some war on drugs and Brian Fallon and was blown away by the sound. Excited to play so much more stuff now
After mounting it in that plinth, the turntable was hella buzzy initially. After I fiddled with the wiring in the tonearm, and gave the needle a little more downforce and it was stone quiet.
I know theres some McIntosh gear. Can't remember what table he had. There was a glimpse of one briefly on his wife's IG. But that McIntosh stuff stands out because of its light color.
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It's nice that I can return the other one by just taking it to Kohl's.
I'm still baffled as to how both turntables would have the same issue...shit like that drives me insane
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
But yeah I guess it is still possible that the left channel of the receiver phono input is fucked up.
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
But I agree, if hte Debut exhibits the same behavior, it's the receiver.
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
Sounds great. Thanks again
The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
Congrats!
I know theres some McIntosh gear. Can't remember what table he had. There was a glimpse of one briefly on his wife's IG. But that McIntosh stuff stands out because of its light color.