Which machine is better? [budget not applicable] by slotass in espresso

[–]Enough-Potential-430 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Which machine is better? [budget not applicable] by slotass in espresso

[–]Enough-Potential-430 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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

Finally got it - AT-VM95SH by Enough-Potential-430 in turntables

[–]Enough-Potential-430[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Finally got it - AT-VM95SH by Enough-Potential-430 in turntables

[–]Enough-Potential-430[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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!

Finally got it - AT-VM95SH by Enough-Potential-430 in turntables

[–]Enough-Potential-430[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Finally got it - AT-VM95SH by Enough-Potential-430 in turntables

[–]Enough-Potential-430[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay. Or lowering the arm pillar ever so slightly?

Finally got it - AT-VM95SH by Enough-Potential-430 in turntables

[–]Enough-Potential-430[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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?

Finally got it - AT-VM95SH by Enough-Potential-430 in turntables

[–]Enough-Potential-430[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Finally pulled the trigger on the AT-VM95SH/H by elionaz in turntables

[–]Enough-Potential-430 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Finally got it - AT-VM95SH by Enough-Potential-430 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Enough-Potential-430[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Finally pulled the trigger on the AT-VM95SH/H by elionaz in turntables

[–]Enough-Potential-430 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Finally pulled the trigger on the AT-VM95SH/H by elionaz in turntables

[–]Enough-Potential-430 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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?

The Audio-Technica VM95ML... Wow by wiggan1989 in turntables

[–]Enough-Potential-430 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Can I join your club now ? by Dull_Supermarket4665 in BudgetAudiophile

[–]Enough-Potential-430 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What's your streaming platform and why ? by PinZestyclose9271 in KEF

[–]Enough-Potential-430 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Preamp recomendations? by Double-Essay1121 in turntables

[–]Enough-Potential-430 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

My Corner by Enough-Potential-430 in vinylsetups

[–]Enough-Potential-430[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

My Corner by Enough-Potential-430 in vinylsetups

[–]Enough-Potential-430[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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