Turntable system in an RV—actually a 35ft Gooseneck Camper

[heyraz]

some of the popular jazz copies are easily replaced

I've been comparing some of my original, first release copies of albums against their new pressings and very often prefer the first pressings.

I won't venture to explain why, but my original's often have more impact or "mojo". They just seem to excite me more than the new releases. The new vinyl is almost always quieter, but sounds "flat" compared to my originals.

For example, the other night I ultrasonically cleaned all of my original James Gang albums and compared them against my modern Greatest Hits pressed at QRP. I was disappointed by the new copy, it was quiet and well presented, but it sounded "flat'. If I didn't have the originals, I might not have noticed the difference.

Remaster labels that I have found disappointing include Music On Vinyl and MoFi. They sound "flat" and "thin" and I will avoid them in the future. They're not cheap either...a waste of money and storage space.

I bring this up because I think good sounding vinyl isn't very easily replaced. When I sit down to seriously listen, I listen to vinyl and focus. Otherwise, I'm happy to stream Tidal.

The other concern I have is your choice of turntable. I would remove the platter from any turntable before and during transport and I think the TD-124 is a major hassle compared to something like a Harman Kardon T60. (I only mention the T60 because I have one). The platter comes off of the spindle (without having to remove the spindle), the suspension floats and has locking screws for transport. I'm sure you have something similar and better in your collection.

It may not be ideal, but I like to consider Risk vs. Benefit and arrive at a compromise.

Rich

 

[heyraz]

@adnick

Ya know....
The more I think about a cross country trek... hitting flea markets and used record stores to find rare records, the more I like it.

I think it would be a cool cable TV show.
Couple of guys on a quest to find rare vinyl. Hanging out at the end of the day to listen on vintage equipment and discuss their find. What a music education!

Like "Top Gear" for vinyl enthusiasts.

Dave Grohl did "Sound City"....you could do something similar with period appropriate audio gear.

Maybe Dave Grohl will see this and be your travel buddy!

 

[Blue Shadow]

I would recommend a Thorens TD 125

I would not recommend a suspended table to be in an RV unless the suspension can be locked for transport or the RV isn't going to be driven anywhere. I see your other comments so maybe having a way to lock the 125 suspension in place will work. Say cardboard around the four edges of the top plate.

 

[adnick]

Rich:

Don’t misunderstand, no illusions of equalling my home system but that isn’t going to keep me from obtaining the best I can…

My music tastes are Jazz, Blues Classical and Gospel, so many re-releases by people like Dave Brubeck that it’s simple to find copies for not much investment, not new in most cases….That’s with the understanding that I won’t be taking my Three Blind Mice with me, and it just doesn’t exist in multiple releases, but that’s ok; I’ll put together a collection just for the RV

Using the TD 124 and having to remove the platter isn’t a concern for me, but also have several other tables to choose from including an old Garrard Model Ta which isn’t a bad table, grease bearing, and 301 type motor, but it’s not in the same league as the TD 124.

Also have a Fairchild 412 that’s a possible player, but I’m going to give the TD 124 a chance, it passed my initial test fine, didn’t have the 12” arm on it but that’s another nice to have, not required.

Your show concept is timely and could probably be a big hit, wondering who would sponsor it, need a bigger fancier RV than I can afford for something that grand

 

[heyraz]

@adnick
Andy...

Have you considered doing a built in from a console pull?
You have the woodworking skills!


https://www.ebay.com/itm/1155263968...0K_tWFzTSK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY.

Edit: Sorry, forgot you mentioned in your first post must come from components you already have.

 

[adnick]

@adnick
Andy...

Have you considered doing a built in from a console pull?
You have the woodworking skills!


https://www.ebay.com/itm/1155263968...0K_tWFzTSK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY.

Edit: Sorry, forgot you mentioned in your first post must come from components you already have.

Wouldn’t mind building one, but since I’ve just rebuilt a Fisher 800 and made a case for it, even updated the phono section with DGDs guidance, so everything needed is there