This one has the vastly upgraded power supply, which resolves the timing issues.
Anyone tried the Kuzma?
Kuzma Stabi S Vs Nottingham Audio Hyperspace
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Re: Kuzma Stabi S Vs Nottingham Audio Hyperspace
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 did go with the Nottingham Audio in the end. I got a Hyperspace with heavy kit, and a few other minor upgrades. Tonearm is an Origin Live Conqueror, but I also have an Encounter 3c that I might try.savvypaul wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 6:13 pmI'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)
I have to say, the timing is rock solid. I expect all the extra platter mass has solved timing issues.
It’s a fab deck, but it’s an absolute PITA to setup. Plus it’s in a confined space, so working on it requires disassembly and rebuilding elsewhere. Then reassembly.
I’m pulling it apart again today to have a third attempt at getting it ‘just so’. The issue is that the tonearm mount is held on with just one bolt, and it’s not firmly locked in place. There is play in the position of that mount, and absolutely nothing in the manual for where that mount SHOULD be. I’m currently getting a touch of sibilance on upper registers of female vocals. The cart is in the correct position according to my charts, but if the tone arm is slightly out of position, that would account for the problem. So third time’s a charm.
Cart is Koetsu black, using Tom Evans Groove MK2, rebuilt specifically for this cart.
I’ll pop over to the WAM today to get some advice on the NA deck.
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