I’m looking for a new Turntable for my living-room system, narrowed it down to two.
1./ A Kuzma Stabi S with 12” tonearm.
2./ Nottingham Audio Hyperspace (no arm).
I have two spare arms, Michell Technoarm 2 and an Origin Live Encounter 3c, so can put one on the hyperspace, I also have a Koetsu Black cartridge spare.
Kuzma would match room colours, but understated. Hyperspace catches the eye. More of a statement piece.
Which way would you go? Kuzma or Hyperspace?
Kuzma Stabi S Vs Nottingham Audio Hyperspace
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Re: Kuzma Stabi S Vs Nottingham Audio Hyperspace
Are you looking at really good deals on either of those turntables?
Have you double checked for good deals on a decent idler or direct drive?
Have you double checked for good deals on a decent idler or direct drive?
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Re: Kuzma Stabi S Vs Nottingham Audio Hyperspace
I’ve got a direct drive turntable already.
And picking up a funky rebuilt Lenko this week
Plus have two other turntables. Will have a clear out soon.
I just need something excellent sounding, but visually eye catching for livingroom (currently undergoing complete rebuild)
And picking up a funky rebuilt Lenko this week
Plus have two other turntables. Will have a clear out soon.
I just need something excellent sounding, but visually eye catching for livingroom (currently undergoing complete rebuild)
Modded Belles A150 MK2, P90SA, & NVA SSP cables, and LS5.
Leak Stereo 20 & First Audio Classic Copper V2
Modded Lenco GL75 with Saturn arm, heavy custom plinth. Nagaoka MP500.
Nottingham Audio Hyperspace + heavy kit, + Origin Live Conqueror + Koetsu Black
Tom Evans Micro Grove MK2 MC phono
Bluesound Node2i (x2) both with latest power upgrades.
Topping D90MQA and Topping D90SE
Audiolab 6000 CDT transport.
All NVA cables
Leak Stereo 20 & First Audio Classic Copper V2
Modded Lenco GL75 with Saturn arm, heavy custom plinth. Nagaoka MP500.
Nottingham Audio Hyperspace + heavy kit, + Origin Live Conqueror + Koetsu Black
Tom Evans Micro Grove MK2 MC phono
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Topping D90MQA and Topping D90SE
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Re: Kuzma Stabi S Vs Nottingham Audio Hyperspace
I don't believe you would go wrong with either, think I'd like to try the NA, I did hear one when my brother sold a VTL amp and we took it round to the buyer so he could hear it first.
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Re: Kuzma Stabi S Vs Nottingham Audio Hyperspace
How about the new Thorens Reference..?
Other colours are available.
https://www.monoandstereo.com/2023/05/new-thorens-reference-turntable.html
Other colours are available.
https://www.monoandstereo.com/2023/05/new-thorens-reference-turntable.html
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Re: Kuzma Stabi S Vs Nottingham Audio Hyperspace
If you like to swap kit regularly ("Two ever changing systems")...I'd probably go for what would sell-on easiest.
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Re: Kuzma Stabi S Vs Nottingham Audio Hyperspace
They are ever changing. I’m replacing both of my turntables, fancied a change.
But this new turntable for the living-room (Kuzma or Nottingham Audio) is likely to stay for years. Hopefully, many years.
So want to try to make the best informed choice.
Appreciate any words of wisdom
Cheers
Marlin (Paul)
Modded Belles A150 MK2, P90SA, & NVA SSP cables, and LS5.
Leak Stereo 20 & First Audio Classic Copper V2
Modded Lenco GL75 with Saturn arm, heavy custom plinth. Nagaoka MP500.
Nottingham Audio Hyperspace + heavy kit, + Origin Live Conqueror + Koetsu Black
Tom Evans Micro Grove MK2 MC phono
Bluesound Node2i (x2) both with latest power upgrades.
Topping D90MQA and Topping D90SE
Audiolab 6000 CDT transport.
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Leak Stereo 20 & First Audio Classic Copper V2
Modded Lenco GL75 with Saturn arm, heavy custom plinth. Nagaoka MP500.
Nottingham Audio Hyperspace + heavy kit, + Origin Live Conqueror + Koetsu Black
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Topping D90MQA and Topping D90SE
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Re: Kuzma Stabi S Vs Nottingham Audio Hyperspace
Crikey!slinger wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 1:27 pm How about the new Thorens Reference..?
Other colours are available.
https://www.monoandstereo.com/2023/05/new-thorens-reference-turntable.html
It is not a wife friendly look….
She’s Italian, very fiery!
I think the two models I’ve chosen are the finalists
Modded Belles A150 MK2, P90SA, & NVA SSP cables, and LS5.
Leak Stereo 20 & First Audio Classic Copper V2
Modded Lenco GL75 with Saturn arm, heavy custom plinth. Nagaoka MP500.
Nottingham Audio Hyperspace + heavy kit, + Origin Live Conqueror + Koetsu Black
Tom Evans Micro Grove MK2 MC phono
Bluesound Node2i (x2) both with latest power upgrades.
Topping D90MQA and Topping D90SE
Audiolab 6000 CDT transport.
All NVA cables
Leak Stereo 20 & First Audio Classic Copper V2
Modded Lenco GL75 with Saturn arm, heavy custom plinth. Nagaoka MP500.
Nottingham Audio Hyperspace + heavy kit, + Origin Live Conqueror + Koetsu Black
Tom Evans Micro Grove MK2 MC phono
Bluesound Node2i (x2) both with latest power upgrades.
Topping D90MQA and Topping D90SE
Audiolab 6000 CDT transport.
All NVA cables
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Re: Kuzma Stabi S Vs Nottingham Audio Hyperspace
I've heard the NA. I thought it sounded a bit like it looks - solid but a bit clunky (not great timing). Of all the belt drives, I preferred the Well Tempered Versalex (that's not a looker, though) and the Rega 10 (which was a lot of fun, and looks quite cool, imo). Never heard the Kuzma.TheMarlin wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 4:44 pmThey are ever changing. I’m replacing both of my turntables, fancied a change.
But this new turntable for the living-room (Kuzma or Nottingham Audio) is likely to stay for years. Hopefully, many years.
So want to try to make the best informed choice.
Appreciate any words of wisdom
Cheers
Marlin (Paul)