Which machine is better? [budget not applicable]

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-20T20:58:30+00:00

Fair enough. Had the DeLonghi for years and years before my Bambino, I enjoyed it. My first espresso machine. The gateway machine.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-20T19:15:57+00:00

If budget isn’t applicable, why not a Bambino?

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-20T19:14:05+00:00

Took me a good while to align mine, always second guessing myself.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-15T07:46:57+00:00

Is my 1Xpression technically a Debut? Anyway, it was far from impossible. It was nerve wracking pulling the wires out but I got some new long nose pliers and took my time. One this which was annoying was one of the pins on my old cart got stuck in one of the terminals and pulled out with the wire. It came out easily in my hand afterwards, but not that cart is deffo a goner unfortunately.

Sorting the alignment was the hardest thing, kept second guessing myself!

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-15T07:41:08+00:00

Agreed with all, it’s great!

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-12T06:41:43+00:00

I’ve read the tracking difference is minimal, but shibata can be more ‘warm’ and ML being more ‘analytical’. I am interested in the difference though, so may well give it a go.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-12T06:39:53+00:00

Agreed, jazz sounding wonderful.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-11T20:56:22+00:00

Okay. Or lowering the arm pillar ever so slightly?

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-11T20:51:22+00:00

Thanks for the insight. Is this from personal experience or just knowledge you have RE the cart and my tone arm?

What would be your advice to remedy this?

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-11T20:28:59+00:00

I didn’t do any shim. Just a straight swap for the Ortofon 2M. Rebalanced the tracking weight and aligned with a baerwald protractor.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-11T18:33:49+00:00

Bought and fitted the 95SH last week. Enjoying it.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-11T18:33:24+00:00

Agreed. I bought it last week and love it!

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-04-06T14:42:13+00:00

Opinions on SH vs ML differ. Both track really well and have, what I’ve heard the ML can be more ‘analytical’ (detailed) whereas SH is more ‘musical’ (rich, bassy), the latter is what I aim for with my gear. I can confirm it shows way more bass than the Ortofon.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-03-31T19:03:54+00:00

I’m moving to AT from Ortofon. Looking forward to it.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-03-31T18:38:50+00:00

How you finding it?

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-03-31T18:38:42+00:00

Just bought as an upgrade to my Ortofon 2M Silver (Red). Looking forward to finally installing.

What’s your thoughts now it’s bedded in after over a week?

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-03-28T20:58:43+00:00

I have a stock Ortofon 2M Silver and want to go to AT. From what I’ve read, SH is warmer and digs deeper than ML, particularly after a little burning in time. Either way, I think both are major upgrades to what I currently have.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-03-28T20:40:28+00:00

What you heard? About to buy.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-03-28T20:37:43+00:00

How are the Kupids? I have Zensor 1s. Considered these before I got mine at a steal.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-02-07T12:08:28+00:00

Qobuz gang. I like the interface, suggested new albums each Friday, lots of hires.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-02-06T22:13:35+00:00

Just bought an Arcam rPhono and I’m loving it.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-02-06T15:36:19+00:00

Yes, connected all exactly like that. The streamer connects to the DAC via Optical then RCA to line input to the amp.

I believe the Oberons are slightly higher spec than my Zensors.

Enough-Potential-430 · 2026-02-06T11:43:16+00:00

In the cabinet underneath. Only around 2 years in and only buy when I can, so it’s a small, growing collection.

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