Turntable basics

[Lindsayt]

A Jico SAS stylus for the Shure might be one possibility, or a new Denon 103 or 110 another. For phono amplification an NVA would be a fine choice. On a limited budget a 2nd hand / vintage pre-amp or integrated with built-in phono amplification might be another choice. Again maybe one of the classic Japanese models that would have been at the top or near the top of their product range.

[selby]

I'm going to try and get Richard at Vantage Audio to service it and install a new cartridge etc..

Any good links or advice on the positioning of a TT, this one will be about 4 meters away from the amp.

[Lindsayt]

Main thing is to avoid vibration from the speakers getting into the tt. Either by distance away from the speakers or suitable support such as wallshelf on sturdy wall.

4 metres is a long distance for the tt to phono amp. The lead that comes with your tt will probably be about 1.5 metres long. I like to keep my tt to phono amplification leads short due to the mind boggling tiny signals coming from MC cartridges.

[selby]

Ok, a shorter distance can be arranged...going to have to move the equipment and speakers around a little.

Do I need to look at isolation options or is that only required if I get issues...there seems to be a million articles on setting up a TT and a further million accessories to improve them...not sure what's really needed and what's just bollocks.

[zebbo]

Once again Google is your friend .

there is also a forum called vinyl exchange dedicated to turntables, you will find the original manual for the turntable on there as well as all you need to know about cartridge alignment , vta, checking speed stability . Your first issue is the cartridge , it doesnt say what model of shure it is and it is more probable than not that it will not be in tip-top condition ,as you have £80 of your original budjet left , my recommendation would be to replace it , Im sure others on the forum will suggest some models for you.

Very good suggestion Daniel but it is Vinyl Engine, very good source of info.

[Daniel Quinn]

Argghhhhhhhhhhhh

every time i google them i always get then the wrong way round , the vinyl exchange is of course a v good second hand music shop in manchester . apologies Selby if I sent you off on a wild goose chase .

[zebbo]

Ok, a shorter distance can be arranged...going to have to move the equipment and speakers around a little.

Do I need to look at isolation options or is that only required if I get issues...there seems to be a million articles on setting up a TT and a further million accessories to improve them...not sure what's really needed and what's just bollocks.

Just have a play with it, most tinkering about costs nothing or very little and can make a definite difference/improvement. For example, my TT isn't ideally placed, (in fact none of the system is ideally placed but that's life in a household of 5), it just sits on top of a fairly sturdy AV type rack. I tried it just sitting on the glass top and then some sorbethane feet but it suddenly all snapped into focus with some little blocks of wood placed directly between the chassis and the glass top, simple, effective and that's how it's been ever since.

[selby]

Ok, well I'll have a go at getting it setup correctly, will take some photos and post them for feedback and suggestions.

If I don't get on with it I'll flip it and hunt down one of those PL-71 as you all seem to rate those so highly...jeez I need more money!!!

[Dr Bunsen Honeydew]

Its only me singing the praises of the PL71, I suppose because I post so much and shout so loud I look like the whole forum

[zebbo]

Ok, well I'll have a go at getting it setup correctly, will take some photos and post them for feedback and suggestions.

If I don't get on with it I'll flip it and hunt down one of those PL-71 as you all seem to rate those so highly...jeez I need more money!!!

Ha! The bug has bitten you, young one