UltraFast69
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Great looking table Ed.
Thanks Jack, they really do build a nice table, a solid workhorse.
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Great looking table Ed.
Ed
Would a simple maple butcher block from Butcher Block Acoustics not serve much of the same purpose as the HRS platform for the Kuzma at a fraction of the cost. I have been using 3" Michigan Maple butcher blocks under TT's for a decade and am happy with the performance. Currently my my 1980 TOTL JVC direct drive TT is sitting on the 3" Maple butcher block separated by Herbie's Big Fat Dots from the 2" Maple shelf of a Timbernation rack. i suspect the whole thing including the rack costs less than the HRS platform alone.
This table looks awesome Ed. Congrats!
Holy Smokes, I was saving this for my new table, but couldn’t help myself:
UHQR pressing of Jimi Hendrix’s Axis Bold as Love.
Pressed and packaged like no
other that I have seen. It is quality through and through and shows what a good pressing can deliver.
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It’s hard to pin point any one specific but overall the sound is crazy good
I am over the top fortunate to enjoy what I have put together and welcome all to enjoy!
Here are some photos:
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Well the Kuzma Stabi R arrived today and it was a breeze to setup!
I did a bunch of homework in anticipation of this, and that proved to be a benefit - for me this was a situation I had to read the manual a few times, all on all it took about a hour and a half to setup and tweak. The longest part was watching the drops of oil drip into the ruby bearing sump, 35 in all.
The difference between this table with a MC cartridge and the U Turn Orbit Special with MM cartridge cannot be compared other than from the standpoint, the Orbit was my first love, albeit short lived but will remain serving duty in the main part of the home.
With that being said, the Kuzma seriously opened things up between soundstage, noise floor and dynamics. The cartridge is wired with Nordost cabling to the DIN connector and from there is a Nordost tonearm cable into the phono, then down the line a Nordost branded loom completing the cable package.
The internal motor is direct drive with the ability to adjust the speed, something I have not checked but from what I hear the factory is meticulous about this. Also, I love the ability to adjust the speeds and go between 33s and 45s at the push of a button, this just saves time! Power is fed through an IEC connection, with a mains power switch using a Nordost Blue Heaven power cable, with a 90 degree connector - this allowed it to fit perfectly in the space I have allotted. I chose an entry level cable as I have read some compelling statements why this can contribute points to the game of sound.
Right now the HRS M3X I had slated for the original Stabi S is not deep enough for the Kuzma Stabi R, so I repurposed this under the Boulder 508 Phono and used Stillpoints Ultra 6’s under the Kuzma and Ultra SS under the 508.
It’s hard to pin point any one specific but overall the sound is crazy good, and I am pretty proud getting this all together.
Playing Dean Martins, I dream of Dean makes one feel to pour a bourbon for two waiting for him to come off stage and join you for a drink, and this is after 2 hours of settling.
I am over the top fortunate to enjoy what I have put together and welcome all to enjoy!
Here are some photos:
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Congrats Ed, now we’re talking. Direct drive and all, very impressive.
Enjoy the pleasures of vinyl playback. For me it has something calming to it.
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this, in a nutshell explains why many of us still love and enjoy 'physical media' !
nicely done Ed .....
The new table looks great Ed! Happy listening!
Well the Kuzma Stabi R arrived today and it was a breeze to setup!
I did a bunch of homework in anticipation of this, and that proved to be a benefit - for me this was a situation I had to read the manual a few times, all on all it took about a hour and a half to setup and tweak. The longest part was watching the drops of oil drip into the ruby bearing sump, 35 in all.
The difference between this table with a MC cartridge and the U Turn Orbit Special with MM cartridge cannot be compared other than from the standpoint, the Orbit was my first love, albeit short lived but will remain serving duty in the main part of the home.
With that being said, the Kuzma seriously opened things up between soundstage, noise floor and dynamics. The cartridge is wired with Nordost cabling to the DIN connector and from there is a Nordost tonearm cable into the phono, then down the line a Nordost branded loom completing the cable package.
The internal motor is direct drive with the ability to adjust the speed, something I have not checked but from what I hear the factory is meticulous about this. Also, I love the ability to adjust the speeds and go between 33s and 45s at the push of a button, this just saves time! Power is fed through an IEC connection, with a mains power switch using a Nordost Blue Heaven power cable, with a 90 degree connector - this allowed it to fit perfectly in the space I have allotted. I chose an entry level cable as I have read some compelling statements why this can contribute points to the game of sound.
Right now the HRS M3X I had slated for the original Stabi S is not deep enough for the Kuzma Stabi R, so I repurposed this under the Boulder 508 Phono and used Stillpoints Ultra 6’s under the Kuzma and Ultra SS under the 508.
It’s hard to pin point any one specific but overall the sound is crazy good, and I am pretty proud getting this all together.
Playing Dean Martins, I dream of Dean makes one feel to pour a bourbon for two waiting for him to come off stage and join you for a drink, and this is after 2 hours of settling.
I am over the top fortunate to enjoy what I have put together and welcome all to enjoy!
great pics Ed, and a hearty congrats for this big step!
looks like a great set-up, Kuzma is top stuff.
this is a big boy rig you got and take your time getting a grip on what it can do.
i am excited for you and look forward to your feedback as you go along!
cheers,
Mike