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I UPGRADED TO A $1600 TURNTABLE!!! | RECORD PLAYER SETUP

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It finally happened. I waved goodbye to my reliable, beautiful Pioneer PL-518X and welcomed my new turntable, the Clearaudio Concept, into my life. I went to my local Hi-Fi store, Audio Element, for a MASTERCLASS on how to set up my new turntable, and wanted to document it in hopes of being one of the best videos on RU-vid explaining the process. There's really nothing like the dealer experience, and you don't always need to break the bank to appreciate Hi-Fi. Sean is a wizard when it comes to setup, and really knows his stuff about all things audio -- as does the owner Brian and everyone else who works at the store. This is my first real step into Hi-Fi audio, and having spent just a few days with the table at home -- I'm hearing my records in an entirely new way, and I am totally blown away by the increased quality of the experience as a whole. It's really maximizing the potential of my Pioneer receiver and my Polk speakers. Look forward to more videos about the table in the future! For now, feel free to ask any questions in the comments.
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@erikdanerd4176 5 лет назад

What a beautiful table and what an amazing store. I went in there for a simple cartridge upgrade and Sean took the time to answer all my questions and make suggestions.

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Sean is a saint, man. Real stand up dude.

@ericmiller5771 5 лет назад

As someone who works at a Hi-Fi showroom, I can't thank you enough for making this video. THIS is what people getting into the hobby need to see. There's a reason that turntable costs $1,600, and you nailed it here. I also wanted to add that Musical Surroundings is a wonderful company to work with, and Garth is a great dude. He really taught me a lot about turntables, materials, and craftsmanship when I started in the industry, and I'm sure if you're in the Midwestern US, he'll send you straight to my store.

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Yes! This is amazing, Eric. Thank you for this textual support.

@youwise8D 5 лет назад

Dunno bout everyone else but Matt and his new turntable is the best valentines couple of 2019 imo

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

#GOALS

@contemporaryhomeaudio 5 лет назад

"as long as it's not Mumford and Sons I'm fine" lmao and couldn't agree more

@helgar8456 5 лет назад

Always learn how to set up your own table. That's how you learn to care for and upgrade it.

@TheMentalblockrock 5 лет назад

exactly! VinylTV has given some very good tutorials on how to do just that.

@apb1236 5 лет назад

Definitely

@unklecorky2181 5 лет назад

I'm planning on getting a Rega 3 soon. I assumed it would take an hour tops to set up assuming the cartridge is preinstalled. This video has me second guessing myself.

@helgar8456 5 лет назад

@@unklecorky2181 Time and patience in setting up you table is an absolute requisite. Michael Fremer has the definitive set up video, but it's a DVD and it'll cost.

@Gamer420life 3 года назад

100%%%%% I basically had to set up mine from almost scratch and its given me such a stronger bond

@djbhe 4 года назад

I've had my pair of Technics 1200MK2's for 27 years with no problems or service and they still look and play like new. I paid $750 for the pair in 1993.

@ericjenkins2737 5 лет назад

Don’t make the rabbit hole sound like a bad thing. My system brings me so much joy that I can’t imagine life without it. I’m firmly in the “highly efficient speakers driven by tubes” camp. Setup: VPI Prime w/ Dynavector 20x2H cart, Lounge Audio LCR MKIII and Counterpoint for phono stages, PrimaLuna preamp and monoblocks for amplification into a pair of modded/upgraded 1979 Klipsch Cornwall speakers. Dynamics that will scare the shit out of you and not at all showing any of the “shouty” and shrill characteristics people claim Klipsch display. You just GOTTA use tubes...EL34 preferred. I listen to too much heavy music to go the flea-watt SET route.

@alphagt62 5 лет назад

Eric Jenkins sounds like a very nice system! I’m a big fan of Klipsch speakers too, I’ve been thinking about building a set of La Scalla’s from scratch. My friends may think me crazy for spending so much on stereo, but that doesn’t stop them from coming by to listen to it every weekend!

@dksculpture 5 лет назад

Must sound good. Super dynamic!!!

@colinhathaway9493 5 лет назад

Eric Jenkins I have a Primaluna Dialogue HP integrated amp and I’m taking delivery of some Harbeth super hl5 plus very soon. Looking at replacing my old Gyrodec with a VPI Prime next year. Can’t wait

@PackardDog 4 года назад

Agreed! I have the poor man klpisch's KG4's, but with crossovers they sound great! Will be ordering tbe Crites tweeter soon.

@lordtoffington3664 5 лет назад

I love the smell of brand new hi fi equipment.

@dosstodd8014 5 лет назад

The same people who scoff at investing in quality equipment at a store like this are the same ones who would have bought a $99 BIC table back in the 70s saying $399 was crazy for a Techniques SL 1200. The BICs are in the dumpster and check the price of a vintage 1200. There’s a reason tables like this cost more and people are willing to pay the price. All of my equipment is worth (almost) as much now or worth more than when I purchased it. Had to wait many times to afford what I wanted. But, you’ll never regret buying quality gear.

@djbhe 4 года назад

I've had my pair of 1200MK2's for 27 years with no problems or service and they still look and play like new.

@MrJemabaris 5 лет назад

The reflection of the fan or whatever it might be, drove me crazy :D

@iimv 7 месяцев назад

same

@CraigHollabaugh 5 лет назад

Loved this video. Hey please don't listen to the naysayers. I've loved audio for 45 years now, if you're happy with your new gear, then I say wonderful! Make choice, spin up, arm down, sit back, tune out life and relax. Hundreds of people, musicians, recording engineers, producers, audio engineers, assemblers, even packing and shipping people, have devoted their life so you can enjoy 35-40 minutes of their soul. Peace my brother man, now stop reading this and get back to the tunes!

@alphagt62 5 лет назад

In high end audio circles, this is an entry level turntable. Hardly the end all, best ever. But, it’s a great step above all the budget record players out there. The fact is, most people are not that concerned with sound quality. And many, just can’t hear it. The pursuit of higher resolution is certainly not for everyone, but don’t knock what you don’t understand. Most people who knock high end audio have never actually heard a system properly set up, people are not buying ten thousand dollar amps or speakers or record players because they are fooling themselves, there are real differences, and maybe some people don’t have the ears for it? Some spend their money on race cars, some on boats, some on alcohol, so calling someone who enjoys good stereo crazy is certainly uncalled for.

@matthewmartinez3596 5 лет назад

This place is the real deal. I bought my Rega there last year. Incredible service. They even called me about a week later, just to check up on my turntable and how I was liking it.

@nudebaboon4874 11 месяцев назад

Really, "the real deal" no it isn't, you should ALWAYS set the speed with a record being played, because of weight and drag. Hopefully he's learnt that by now.

@Trojan0304 Год назад

Nice video, still happy with my old Technics 1600 mk2 , Pioneer 518 & Pioneer receiver Sx 780. They keep working for decades, lol

@BarakaPDub 5 лет назад

Good choice on the Clearaudio. IMO, their arms are really hard to beat at their price point. I like their use of magnets and using them for anti-skate is far cleaner than a fishing weight that's used on some higher end designs.

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

It’s an extremely impressive piece, and after seeing Sean put it all together like this, it’s even more so.

@mercurialmagictrees 5 лет назад

yeah good points

@klepp19 Год назад

@@TooManyRecords so Antiskate is not adjusted from the bottom of the table?

@JohnSmith-zl8rz 4 года назад

9:51 that record is warp as hell!

@wendystarita7996 4 года назад

This is Brian Kim Keenan. I've been an audiophile for 50 years. As a technician and audio broker I have owned and serviced practically every type of component available. In looking back at basic things I believe are essential to audio enjoyment, Number 1 is a turntable that has anti skate 2. It must have a dust cover. 3 If P- mount cartridges were more sensitive, I'd only have a Linear tracking unit. 4. Great non Bose and non reflecting speakers. 5. A Remote Control, at least to control volume and Mute. 6. An elliptical stylus, tracking at 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 grams. This sounds better and preserves records. I got tired of jumping out of my chair to control volume and the plastic sheet I had to put over my turntable after use to avoid dust looked awful. I also hated my records wearing down due to no anti skate and heavy tracking forces. What? No Dust Cover? For How Much? Phooey!

@theaudiophilebarista2424 5 лет назад

Clearaudio makes great turntables. Great choise. My Clearaudio Performance is some 10 years old and still as solid as when I first bought it. The Performance also has a magnetic bearing for the platter. It 'floats' and takes forever to come to a full stop after giving it a push.

@Baerchenization 5 лет назад

Damn... I knew I had forgotten something! I wanted a magnetic bearing, too... but then I made an impulse buy going by the looks only, as with all my audio stuff :P

@theaudiophilebarista2424 5 лет назад

Baerchenization You bought a turntable on impulse? Wow. Is it any good? 😀

@Baerchenization 5 лет назад

@@theaudiophilebarista2424 I don't know! I still need to buy a tonearm and cart on impulse :) Also, it does not have a lid/cover, which doesn't go well with our cat... need to find a matching cover on impulse first ;)

@theaudiophilebarista2424 5 лет назад

@@Baerchenization Well, I wish you some impulsive days then. Have fun

@mortallious1234 5 лет назад

The never ending quest, good luck to you all.

@NoEgg4u 5 лет назад

@14:58 I know Garth; met him at audio shows. He is very knowledgeable and personable. Big thumbs up on a very good video. There are countless people that swear by digital, based on lousy sound coming from their records. If those folks would see this video, and understand that proper alignment is imperative to getting the magic out of the grooves, they might realize that their poor record playing experience is due to using a department store turntable and not setting up any adjustments.

@seand67 2 года назад

That Norah Jones LP he tested your turntable with looked warped. Nice purchase

@wingobingo 4 года назад

I’m thinking putting coins on the needle doesn’t happen these days 🤔

@ju1cycrackfa1ry 3 года назад

On the head shell? To weigh it down?

@lemonlateralus 5 лет назад

The pretension level is off the scale! 😜

@ReasonablySane 5 лет назад

@bert smith Carbon fiber: The new miracle material, just like plastic was. :) BTW, my tonearm on my turntable is carbon fiber and was made in 1977.

@TheDive25 5 лет назад

I've owned thousands of vinyl records and had dozens of turntables in my life and I didn't know any of this stuff. Holy smokes!!!

@1999zrx1100 5 лет назад

The best part about buying decent equipment is when you’re in the mood for an upgrade there are people more than willing to pay good money for your used stuff. If you’re lucky like I have been you can sell it for what you paid 10-20 years down the road. Some stuff becomes a classic that guys have a hard time to find. Those are the units no one wants to part with. Good equipment will last a life time. I’ve had my table over 35 years like most of my other stuff. Best money spent by far. 😎

@gerd5479 3 года назад

So much for Clearaudio saying the Concept is a plug and play turntable.

@Flatheadmedia1 5 лет назад

Nice table. I just upgraded to a 2016 VPI Scout 1.1 from a vintage Thorens TD-160 MkII. Sounds great.

@skunk12 4 года назад

$1600 for a platter that spins clock-wise. Nice!

@PeterGriffin-rp9iq 4 года назад

There’s a few more things to it

@justmemememe3354 Год назад

I use this video to fall asleep because it's so relaxing.

@nudebaboon4874 11 месяцев назад

I use it for a good laugh watching someone setting the speed of a turntable without a record being played.😂😂

@sidvicious3129 5 лет назад

Good job here, the most important part is establishing a relationship with a local dealer, there is simply nothing like it. Enjoy your new table and now you can attest to the fact that there is a difference in turntables.

@keithb6717 4 года назад

Yes it's always nice to have weed too.

@nudebaboon4874 11 месяцев назад

Yes, you can start the 'relationship' by telling him you set the speed with a record and the arm in play, ffs.🤷🏻‍♂️

@jarkmodels 2 года назад

WOW, what an amazing service!. When I purchased my Concept no one check or set up anything!...they just hand me a box and that was it.

@jdubs0123 5 лет назад

not sure how you can accurately set vta with a record that warped! yikes.

@el34glo59 5 лет назад

@Thomas Headley True, although my JVC ql a75 handles warped records like I've never seen before. Although I do have very very few that are even a little warped. But I've seen it in action on a record I used to have and it was ridiculous. Couldn't even tell

@el34glo59 5 лет назад

@Thomas Headley Definitely with tone arm mass and cart. Mid to low mass arm with my empire 600 lac is a perfect match. Since then I have screwed with the vta a bit. But I'm now back close to where I was. Long story. VTF and Anti Skate are spot on. Recently I'm having an issue with left and right channels but Honeslty, I think it's the way the records were cut on purpose or something. If I switch the rcas, it follows them so it's not the amp. Like I bought an lp, off suggestion for great sound, Wonderful sounds of female vocals. Son of a precher man for example. Right channel the drum, snare, etc cracks. Lefr channel, when moving with between left and right, with channel changing on amp, no crack, barely can hear the drum, muted. But then u hit mono. Everything is fine. Plus other songs are fine. Some others are also cut like this. Voices always centered no matter what. It's just some Instruments, particularly highs or bass crack, on the left isn't there. Or muted and thicker. I was driving myself fucking nuts. Now, I'm starting to think it's the cut on certain songs. Especially old ones.

@csrulz16 5 лет назад

It is so warped lmao

@PackardDog 4 года назад

Exactly!!! Snake oil salesman.

@jimgardiner1558 4 года назад

Great choice for a turntable. I have had my Concept turntable for about 7 years now and I love it. No issues so far. The only maintenance so far was to lubricate the spindle with the supplied lubricant. The tone arm on yours looks slightly different than mine. There is no visible anti-skate adjustment on my tone arm (there is a way to adjust the anti-skate but is not easy). So far I haven't seen the need to play with the factory set skating adjustment. Also when I bought my turntable it came factory set for the included MM cartridge (basically plug and play). One of the features that attracted me to this turntable was the magnetic bearing in the tone arm. It gives great isolation between the arm and the table. What impressed me when I listened to it at the show-room was how quiet it was between passages on an LP (I heard it described as a "black background" by some reviewers which perfectly describes the lack of rumble and surface noise).

@bwilson0191 5 лет назад

Thank God you finally upgraded to a really nice turntable! Congrats!

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Thanks Brent!

@notthatkevinsmith 5 лет назад

Matt I love you but we could make a drinking game to the number of times you say "wow okay" 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

I WAS AMAZED

@rosssmith173 5 лет назад

Every major city needs people like that. I would totally go for that service.

@PackardDog 4 года назад

A properly restored 518 is all the turntable anyone needs. My restored pl41 is spot on. No need for bling.

@JKadison 4 месяца назад

Looking at that same table. Great video!

@alvarogomez2080 5 лет назад

Dude Congrats !! Beautiful Turntable for sure. Enjoy it brother!

@kkoller8952 5 лет назад

Per the video today’s turntables are better built with newer better materials....well I will have to agree with them to a point! Case in point my 40 year old Sony PS-X7 with a carbon fiber that arm, resin type plinth called SBMC, and Sony’s Xtal speed control that reads the actual speed of the platter references it to a quartz crystal and adjusts the motor speed accordingly holding the record thus the music at perfect pitch. To cancel any acoustic feedback the heavy acoustically inert SBMC plinth sits on four gel filled feet for added feedback rejection. In manual operation the tonearm is fully disengaged from the auto mechanism. Finally how does it sound .....well good enough to hold its own to a lot of modern turntables that I have listen to including the Clear Audio in this video. Don’t get me wrong that’s a nice turntable but will it be around in 40 years? So don’t count vintage turntables out especially the TOTL models....Japanese engineering and manufacturing at its best which equals anything today! Put a modern cartridge on one of these and give it some TLC and your kids might still be making good music with it 40 years from now! Save your money and put it into better speakers which give you more music for your buck!

@pedrito77 5 лет назад

K Koller Agreed ! My Sony PS-X500 is such a joy. That bio trace arm is such a masterpiece. 💪🏽

@kkoller8952 5 лет назад

Pedro Perez I also have a PS-X600 in my stable of vintage turntables. Full automatic version of yours and definitely a step up in sound quality from my PS-X7!

@paultuerena 5 лет назад

Re new vs old - have you heard a well cared for Garrard 301/401?!

@el34glo59 5 лет назад

Agreed. Sonys are some of my favorites. Ps-x 7s are nice. My pops has a couple. I have a jvc ql a75 myself and as long as the IC chips don't go bad, I'm not replacing it. Love it.

@el34glo59 5 лет назад

@@kkoller8952 U like it more huh? I gotta check on out. Looking for a second TT. I'm familiar with the 7s. I'll have to look into the 600. Thanks

@seybus1331 5 лет назад

Im good with my technics 1200

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

You'd think so... I didn't realize how big the difference was.

@seybus1331 5 лет назад

Too Many Records what made you go with the clear audio concept over some of the other options they had?

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

@@seybus1331 After looking around at tables in this price range, I thought that the build of the Clearaudio had some significant advantages (the arm in particular), plus reading reviews people LOVED their Concept without fail.

@seybus1331 5 лет назад

Too Many Records hmmmm i might just have to look into it hahahah

@QoraxAudio 5 лет назад

Same here, got the modern SL-1200G HiFi version. It's even better than the legendary SP10 MK2 and 3 broadcast TTs! Was totally worth the upgrade.

@augustjosh77 5 лет назад

Nice job .. great questions!

@dulow 5 лет назад

Sick man! Homie hooked you up, he tweaked that turntable hella clean. Wish I had a store close to me with this type of service, especially when dropping this kind of cash on a record player.

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Yeah he did a BANG UP job. But that's what they do. They're professionals. Best of the best.

@Lee.Higginbotham 4 года назад

I looked at the Conceot really hard. Ended up getting the technics 1200GR. I gotta have a dustcover and I got a ortofon 2m bronze cartridge. Germans have excellent engineering. I really like the looks of thd Clearaudio Concept black. I see down in the comment section the audio technica crowd is around. They love substandard Chinese made products. Low cost over quality is all they know.

@peterjmcgee4680 5 лет назад

And he's the guy that suckered you into spending $1,600 on a turntable

@poetryonplastic 5 лет назад

Clearaudio tables are excellent pieces of kit, congrats! I would have gone with a VPI myself, but different strokes for different folks.

@jamesmiller8183 3 года назад

My guy at the local audio shop likened VPI to a Ford Mustang and ClearAudio to a refined German auto. So, as you said “different strokes … “

@albertguffanti8414 3 года назад

VPI owner here…and it’s amazing. Absolutely no urge to upgrade after 5 years.

@t3dewys 5 лет назад

Now comes tube amps and better speakers.

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

And down the rabbit hole I go.

@jessechristensen6028 5 лет назад

At that point you need a dedicated music room and probably a different house to boot. In for a penny out for a pound as they say.

@mercurialmagictrees 5 лет назад

tube amps are pretty pecualir . it's interesting that they're manufacturing new ones again. for awhile I would say between 80s and 2000s it was not being manufactured much.

@mathiaswesterstrom3136 5 лет назад

Do it Matt... DO IT!!!

@sheikhyaboooty 5 лет назад

Watch out for classic cassette decks, you`ll be amazed at the sound some can produce/reproduce.

@jeffcsMN 3 года назад

Turntable goals.

@matpars 5 лет назад

Can’t wait for the follow up speaker video 😉

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Mathew Parsons eventually my friend. Gotta spend some time with this first. I’m so happy why rush it all

@bodensick 5 лет назад

Obviously a top of the line turntable, but for the money I'll still take my $250 Fluance RT 81. I love the sound and definitely prefer the beautiful walnut finish as opposed to the sterile look of this model. I hope your turntable gives you a lifetime of great listening. As an old guy, it's great to see so many young people getting into vinyl.

@bodensick 5 лет назад

At 1,600 it's top of the line. At that price it's over priced so anything more expensive would be ridiculous. If $1,600 is "entry level"...how stupid can some buyers be?

@bodensick 5 лет назад

Not true. You really believe the i phone should cost $1,000? Really? You really believe Niki sneakers are worth hundreds of dollars when a longer lasting sneaker can be had for $20 at Walmart? And cut the socialist crap about "under paid workers." The most expensive turntables, sneaker, phones, etc. are all made by under paid workers in foreign countries. The average American wouldn't know real quality if it slapped them in the face.

@bodensick 5 лет назад

AGREED! Have a great day.

@Vandamanater 3 года назад

How do you get it home without messing up all the settings?

@SLMK-rk7ht 5 лет назад

$1600 turntable + $500 worth of tools to set it up.. pls.

@KWW0321 5 лет назад

That looks really clean! I finally upgraded to my Mcintosh greeen ufo saucer and havent looked back!

@rosco8720 2 года назад

Good for you. Always exciting to upgrade equipment. Hope you enjoy. Remember we never get done upgrading.

@pandstar 5 лет назад

Very nice video! Brian and his crew at Audio Element are first class. They carry a very good selection at the lower end of the high end, up through the extreme high end.

@schulte3 3 года назад

Clearaudio Concept comes along with a perfect aligned setup! No one has to "align" the weight or the vta. Clearaudio has got a gauge that they use on every Player! I would slap any salesman finger if he is touching a screwdriver...

@nudebaboon4874 11 месяцев назад

Not to mention setting the speed without the weight of the record and tone arm is laughable.

@basile1286 5 лет назад

Cool video .Gonna buy mine tomorrow. Excited af.

@itimmy101 5 лет назад

Congratulations on your upgrade buddy!👍👍

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Thank you my man!

@RocknRonni 5 лет назад

Congratulations I also like clear audio turntables very well-built the MC would have been the better choice but that's definitely something you need to do in the near future get a nice low output moving coil but congratulations on the Step Up from the mid fi to hi-fi looking forward to your next video where you let us know how much more you enjoy your music and what are the difference is you here

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Me too :)

@narimkim2568 5 лет назад

well-deserved upgrade! congrats

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Thank you

@ReasonablySane 5 лет назад

Sure glad I bought all my expensive stuff in the 70's. But I need to get a couple of truckloads of capacitors now. :)

@Rebel9668 5 лет назад

And check for out of tolerance resistors and possibly diodes as well.

@Jordan-dv6tw 5 лет назад

Are you gonna make another video about what your new player is like now that it's home?

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Yes, after I spend some solid time with it!

@lilyverilla4431 5 лет назад

The video on how to identify a quality pressing when? You made a reference to it and I'm hyped

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Soon!! Between this and TMR Fest I've been so slammed.

@matthewwhitehead5505 5 лет назад

Super interesting seeing the cartridge alignment tools and the azimuth setting and all that good stuff... Got to be better than printing a PDF protractor out and doing it by eye.

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Just a little :P

@roofermarc1 5 лет назад

I haven’t a clue how to set up a TT from watching this.

@ejb7969 4 года назад

In the old days there were excellent manuals that came in the box. Very thorough, good pictures, maybe 20 pages. You would have done fine.

@NickP333 5 лет назад

Excellent choice with the Clearaudio, Matt! I’ve been using a highly upgraded and modded Technics SL-1200 M3D, but if I were to buy a new deck, it be that exact same turntable. Your guy at the hifi shop did an awesome job with the set up. You could’ve even made this a TT set up vid! I’m sure you’ll sleep better at night after knowing it’s set up properly and getting the VTA dialed in! I certainly do... You’ve just gotta keep going down that extremely deep rabbit hole, which you’re obviously stuck in by now. Now new phono pre, preamp, power amp, speakers, cables, etc., etc. 😜🤪

@ErikOtto 5 лет назад

Cool to see Diego Luna working for a high end audio store. He's one of the peeps!

@Mundo-Analogo 5 лет назад

i have the same TT, everything is fine until you need to set the antiskating! Can you show how to do that in a Concept?

@JohnSmith-zl8rz 4 года назад

10 years of this table, you think ClearAudio refresh this?

@Theomite 4 года назад

On this note, you should do a video overview of expensive top-shelf turntables that we can all aspire to buy, but in no way could justify doing so.

@Andrew-jx8gg 5 лет назад

I thought mine $300 is pretty good and I know a lot about turntable, OH BOI THIS IS THICC! now I know why hifi/great digital music is so much easier than CD or vinyl, but it also makes me appreciate the true audiophile and good turntables/LP culture more. Great video!

@keeganmatheson6153 5 лет назад

Congratulations! I can't imagine spending that much money on something other than student loans. I hope one day to get a great table as well!

@MikeHF 5 лет назад

You can and you don't have to spend that kind of money to get one. Buy vintage set it up properly get a good cartridge and you would save over 1k in comparison to this table. I have $300.00 invested in my table and thats with the $169.00 shure cartridge. It sounds fantastic!

@garrapaterorulez5017 5 лет назад

Congrats brotha on the new TT...... looking forward to see episodes with the new set up. cheers \,,/ JC/Miami

@matthewjerome3496 4 года назад

Excellent video.

@controlgroup3 5 лет назад

Happy for you man, that turntable is GORGEOUS

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

It really is :)

@MW2SHOTGUNMASTER 5 лет назад

Wow that was so extremely detailed. Awesome video and awesome turntable.

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Thank you! They really do pay great attention to detail, we just captured it :)

@kevwright1563 5 лет назад

Just wondering if you ever have any time to listen to Records?

@33RPMVinyl 5 лет назад

I've been using Clearaudio for 10 years. Their tonearms do an excellent job tracking poorly pressed LP's (i.e. warped or out of round).

@mikewish19 5 лет назад

The concept is a great turntable. I have one as my mono deck with ortofon quintet mono cart. Sounds very good. Enjoy.

@MikeHF 5 лет назад

Set your old table up and the new one put on a blind fold and compare! I'll bet there is little difference other than your bank account having 2k less in it!

@sonicyouth29 3 года назад

Great customer service!

@tonymontana897 4 года назад

Congrats on your new turntable man. Clearaudio make some of the nicest TT's from the modern era. I have plenty of vintage TT's, some PL 570s and PL 530s and would love to have a modern turntable to be able to compare. I'll never sell my vintage gear. It's too beautiful and awesome to let go.

@Cookingwithsteveg Год назад

Great video! I love Audio Element! I couldn’t help but notice your record label and record store are in Oregon. Audio Element is a loooong drive from Oregon. Did you relocate from Pasadena to Oregon after this video or do you also have a store in Los Angeles? Great channel content!

@TooManyRecords Год назад

NYC -> LA -> NYC -> Portland -- crazy decade :P

@SuperGeorge2112 5 лет назад

the record is all over the place on the platter no point doing all that adjustment if the record is warped !!!

@cryptodream5092 5 лет назад

Good video, always on the lookout for improvements in my music experience 😉

@DS-xw9jx 5 лет назад

Man! I wish I knew you were upgrading, I would have set you up with the owner at Common Wave Hifi in Downtown LA.

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

I'm sure it's a great store, but I love the people at Audio Element!

@jk9436 4 года назад

Going to purchcase my first turntable within the next weeks. I am a little bit worried for the amount of adjusments and hope that my dealer is as competent as yours in this video. Anyways, was a great pleasure to see the adjustment.

@TooManyRecords 4 года назад

What are you purchasing?

@jk9436 4 года назад

@@TooManyRecords Hey, I am considering either the Rega Planar 3, the MoFi StudioDeck Plus or the Cambridge Audio Alva TT (as an all-in-one alternative). In the next weeks I will go to a dealer for a test listening and make the decision on this basis. I hope you still have a lot of fun with your turntable and have fun with your records :)

@cleverkitsune4302 5 лет назад

Whacha doing with your old table?

@winfield1775 3 года назад

Need to bring my cromsbley there to get it set up

@metal-adventures-joerg 5 лет назад

Thanks for buying a german product! Enjoy it and Greetings from Germany!

@Blackshoveldeathgrip 5 лет назад

Super video! I’ve been looking at one of these! Congrats

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Take the plunge!! I’ll do another video after I spend some more time with it :)

@Blackshoveldeathgrip 5 лет назад

I hope to do so soon.. interested in your thoughts . Take care

@An_average_drummer 5 лет назад

Happy listening man! Not my kind of TT but I appreciate the detailed setup they did!

@jeffreywoodke 5 лет назад

Congrats, excellent choice! I recently upgraded to The Classic by Pro-Ject & a vintage Marantz. Worth every penny! Nothing beats spinning vinyl through a really nice system. Now every time I put on a record it feels like a special occasion, hahaha.....

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Seriously! I’ve spun maybe... 6 records since I got it and each one felt like the first time I ever spun a record. It’s magic.

@jeffreywoodke 5 лет назад

Too Many Records Exactly! It definitely ups the fun factor. How’s the table sounding now that you’re home? Took me awhile to really dial my sound in from my previous table. Also cartridge break-in and all that stuff. Now it just sounds like sweet heaven 😉

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Jeffrey Woodke immediately sounded amazing.

@brandenhaynes4617 5 лет назад

Who downvotes a guy buying a turntable?

@tonymontana897 4 года назад

I know. Sad pricks all 184 of them at this point in time.

@stephencostello1296 4 года назад

@@tonymontana897 Exactly,, we love music and we can only get what we can and I think if you have a chance of upgrading,, he'll yeah. I'm finally upgrade from my 1981 Akai integrated amp to the Yamaha A-S301 when it's back in store in July. Have fun spinning guys.👍🎼🎶🎵

@keithb6717 4 года назад

Who downvotes a comment talking about the downvoting of a video about a guy buying a turntable?

@tonymontana897 4 года назад

@@keithb6717 Where ? I don't see one.

@keithb6717 4 года назад

Not where. Who?

@fluidpower43 5 лет назад

Please do a follow-up on your thoughts on the new turntable. I want to pull the trigger on better quality gear but I am afraid I'll spend the dough and not hear a noticeable difference.

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

See, I was slightly skeptical as well. Go spend some time at your local hifi store (reach out to Garth!) and listen to equipment there.

@fluidpower43 5 лет назад

I'll do that. Thanks.

@tylerchisman9434 5 лет назад

Congrats Matt! A little overly technical at times for me, but enjoyed seeing what $$$$ can get. Too bad that we could here any music (damn copyrights). Maybe a live stream with a little Richard Houghten in the background with the new setup?

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

Livestream today at 5:30 PM PST!

@allstopblue5717 4 года назад

$1600 for that turntable really isn’t bad. At all. Looks like an incredible unit.

@DylanKalloo 5 лет назад

I didn't know this was a thing! Awesome to see it put together from the ground up. Thanks for sharing :)

@TooManyRecords 5 лет назад

It’s a beast. In the best way.

@nudebaboon4874 11 месяцев назад

@@TooManyRecords Who tf sets the speed without a record being played, there's the weight of the record and the drag from the stylus, minute but there.

@klepp19 Год назад

So Antiskate in this table is not done from the bottom of the table as one review said?

@CentaurusRelax314 5 лет назад

Wonder how much of that fine tuning and precision in the adjustments and setup is lost when transporting the table back to your home. // Also, to have that kind of engineering with the tolerances and technology, and then you see that Norah Jones vinyl with so much *warp* - it kinda seems like a high-tech exercise that is limited by a relatively primitive source material.

@beagle7622 3 года назад

Yeh but listen to her on a good vinyl copy against a CD on a comparable turntable. I have the Clearaudio Emotion, I have had it 5 years, I check the weight occasionally.