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Re: Pink Triangle PT1, Alphason HRS100S + Linn Asaka
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:09 pm
by Alfi
Dr Bunsen Honeydew wrote: ↑Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:00 pm
The best thing to do with a LP12 is stick it on top of a bonfire.
Ha Ha! Textbook Doc answer.
If yours is a standard one, to realise the most cash strip it down and sell the bits.
I happen to like the LP12 thing, though mine is far less springy than the springy Linn things. Throw them away as they are shite, fit a decent Rega R200 or similar Acos GST arm and you'll be good to go.
Alfi.
Re: Pink Triangle PT1, Alphason HRS100S + Linn Asaka
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:33 pm
by Dr Bunsen Honeydew
You know I have a bias and a big chip on my shoulder regarding that company.
Re: Pink Triangle PT1, Alphason HRS100S + Linn Asaka
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:00 pm
by Alfi
Yes indeed Doc and I wholeheartedly agree with your views on the company and its founder..
The TT itself has issues as we also agree on, but it can be improved into something decent.
Alfi
Re: Pink Triangle PT1, Alphason HRS100S + Linn Asaka
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:12 pm
by antonio66
I would guess the deck and the arm are worth £500 each, although jayman67 would be the best person to ask re value of the Alphason. Is the cartridge worth £100, I don't know. Be interested to see what DQ and Zebbo have to say about the deck since they know more than me.
Re: Pink Triangle PT1, Alphason HRS100S + Linn Asaka
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:14 pm
by Alfi
A very good HR1S can fetch up to £1k, it is an exceptional arm after all and some are prepared to pay.
Alfi
Re: Pink Triangle PT1, Alphason HRS100S + Linn Asaka
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:20 pm
by karatestu
If i sold my Naim aro alone it would fund the purchase of this with change left over. I cant quite believe what they go for these days since naim stopped making them.
I know the seller very well and it is a mint example.
Re: Pink Triangle PT1, Alphason HRS100S + Linn Asaka
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 11:28 pm
by zebbo
While I am a PT fan I have never actually heard a PT1. I started off with an LPT then Export GTI and then the Anniversary. If you use an LP12 at the moment I'm sure the PT would be an absolute breath of fresh air. As stated before, the Alphason is supposed to be a very synergistic (?) pairing.
Re: Pink Triangle PT1, Alphason HRS100S + Linn Asaka
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:36 am
by Dr Bunsen Honeydew
Astonishing !!!! my £50 Pioneer PL12AC turntable is tracking an Ortofon SPU Gold with no problem and sounds delightful. I tell you for certain a PL12D arm and especially a PL112D arm couldn't do that. This is a damn good arm.
BTW this is testing Marks ( beerdoughboy63 ) Phono2.
Re: Pink Triangle PT1, Alphason HRS100S + Linn Asaka
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:53 am
by southall-1998
Next thing, prices will shoot up
S.
Re: Pink Triangle PT1, Alphason HRS100S + Linn Asaka
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:01 am
by Dr Bunsen Honeydew
I haven't seen any for a long time, always PL12D or PL112D but I notice there is another one on ebay but he want £125 and no cart.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIONEER-PL-1 ... Sw0ndZ512w