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VPI Turntable Owners Thread

Pio1980 said:
That's the one, I got 2 for myself and one for Bigeric and they all were perfect cdx on arrival FWIW.
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CDX Companion Dog Excellent

CDX Catellus Development Corporation

CDX Compound index (FoxPro)

CDX Compressed drawing (Corel Draw)

CDX caudal-related homeobox

CDX Community Development Exchange

Since I'm a dog lover, I'll assume the meaning of "CDX" equates to "Companion Dog Excellent" when referring to the delivery quality of said phono cartridge?

Mike
 
MikeCh said:
CDX Companion Dog Excellent

CDX Catellus Development Corporation

CDX Compound index (FoxPro)

CDX Compressed drawing (Corel Draw)

CDX caudal-related homeobox

CDX Community Development Exchange

Since I'm a dog lover, I'll assume the meaning of "CDX" equates to "Companion Dog Excellent" when referring to the delivery quality of said phono cartridge?

Mike
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My rescue dog companion residents, yes. Otherwise CDX= condition.
 
Has anybody seen this? Its a step up transformer from Bob's Devices that is specific to the VPI, or at least, its made to replace the VPI RCA-interface plug box.

http://www.bobsdevices.com/vpibox.htm

Its out of my current budget but I would love something like that for my Classic. I've just started to look at a new SUT option for the pending arrival of a the Shelter cart here and ran across it. Cool!
 
JohnVF said:
Has anybody seen this? Its a step up transformer from Bob's Devices that is specific to the VPI, or at least, its made to replace the VPI RCA-interface plug box.

http://www.bobsdevices.com/vpibox.htm

Its out of my current budget but I would love something like that for my Classic. I've just started to look at a new SUT option for the pending arrival of a the Shelter cart here and ran across it. Cool!
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It's gorgeous but I'll keep my ca $75 AD797 LOMC stage on the OC9MLa-II/VPI/ET-2.
 
I just picked up my first turntable in 20 years, a vpi scout se with a dynavector 10x5. Has anyone actually heard or seen the se version? My dealer had no idea it existed, but was equally excited to order one for me and see how it stacked up to the regular scout.
 
JohnVF said:
Has anybody seen this? Its a step up transformer from Bob's Devices that is specific to the VPI, or at least, its made to replace the VPI RCA-interface plug box.

http://www.bobsdevices.com/vpibox.htm

Its out of my current budget but I would love something like that for my Classic. I've just started to look at a new SUT option for the pending arrival of a the Shelter cart here and ran across it. Cool!
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I used a Bob's on my VPI when I had the Denon DL-S1. It didn't produce a pleasing sound to my ears but I blame that more on the cart than the step-up. I think the DL-S1 probably needs Denon's own step-up xformer due to its unusual loading.

jblnut
 
Pio1980 said:
It's gorgeous but I'll keep my ca $75 AD797 LOMC stage on the OC9MLa-II/VPI/ET-2.
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I use a Juicy Music Tercel II tube phono stage and it works great with the one SUT that I have. I just need another. I wouldn't trade the Tercel II for anything.
 
hesson11 said:
In what particular parlance, jargon or language does CDX = condition? Thanks from a fan of words.

-Bob
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Glad I'm not the only one that questioned that acronym....

I've done more searching and come up with these too:

* CDX Cyber-Defense Exercise
* CDX CS ChemDraw Drawing (file extension)
* CDX Counterdrug Executive Secretariat
* CDX Credit Default Swap Index (finance)
* CDX Cross-Domain Connectivity
* CDX Apa Rated Plywood Sheathing Exposure 1 (construction plywood)
* CDX Central Data Exchange
* CDX Commercial Data Exchange
* CDX Community Development Exchange (UK community development organization)
* CDX Companion Dog Excellent (AKC Obedience Title)
* CDX Consiglio Dei Dieci (Venetian Republic secret service)


Here's a French meaning:
caractère de ce qui respecte les normes = character that meets the standards

So, I guess it's a French term?

Mike
 
@ nater
What is the difference with the se version?

Scratch that I just saw one at music direct. That is an awesome deal congrats.
 
New cart

Here is my updated cart. I traded in the Benz Wood (needed retipping) for the Soundsmith Sussurro Paua. Soundsmith gave me a good deal on a show demo and the trade in. I thought the Benz sounded good. This cart is incredible. Once again need to relisten to all albums.
 

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Great price on that Scout 'SE'. I would be seriously considering one of those right now if I hadn't purchased a Scout 1.1 a few months ago. You're getting a Scout for the price of a Traveler. :)
 
JohnVF said:
Has anybody seen this? Its a step up transformer from Bob's Devices that is specific to the VPI, or at least, its made to replace the VPI RCA-interface plug box.

http://www.bobsdevices.com/vpibox.htm

Its out of my current budget but I would love something like that for my Classic. I've just started to look at a new SUT option for the pending arrival of a the Shelter cart here and ran across it. Cool!
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An AKer talks about his experience with one here:

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=344611
 
An interesting note, did anyone see the review of the scout 1.1 in absolute sound? Apparently the scout 1.1 now comes with a gimbled tonearm with a unipivot as an option. Odd since the VPI website clearly shows the scout 1.1 with a unipivot arm. It makes the step from a traveler to a 1.1 much smaller now.
 
The Shelter 501mkII has arrived.

Yep. That's all she wrote. This is THE cartridge.

The tracking that I like of the AT OC-9. The natural tone of the Zyx Yatra. Better imaging/soundstaging than either. This is one hell of a cartridge. The OC-9 will be making fine music on the LT-30 soon.

It was a bit more finicky about setup than the OC-9, which just seemed to fall into place, but once dialed in it just opened up and made incredibly sweet music.

The most obvious difference between the Shelter and OC-9 is its handling of spacial cues, most specifically the trailing off of notes, which seemed abbreviated with the OC-9 just a bit if that makes any sense. Everything sounds bigger with the Shelter...reverb being better handled.
 
andyecon said:
John - I was considering the 501 before getting my Dynavector 17d3 but wanted something closer to a perfect compliance fit and had heard about a lack of dynamic with the Shelter.

Specifically, this review:
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/dynavector/1.html

I'd be interested in your opinion on the Shelter in this regard, since your Classic arm is closer to my Scout's.
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It's hard to say..that's just one review, and other reviews are glowing in praise of it. There are so many variables. The author there was searching for a DL-103 replacement, and I didn't care for the DL-103 at all (except on my Empire) so different carts for different tastes I guess. I find the Shelter to be a lot more honest of what's in the groove than the DL-103 (which was on my VPI for a short while) while not being as bland sounding as I found the Benz Glider to be. But I'm a soundstage junky and listen to a lot of music with reverb and big open rooms so the Shelter is playing into my wants there.

The Dynavector Karat is an awesome cart, though. It was in the running for this table, as I have loved that cartridge when I've heard it on other tables. I'd probably like it here, just for different reasons.

I may play with damping the arm, just to play around but its fast and dynamic as it is. Nothing is over-played, which I felt the DL-103 was doing. Almost sounding like how compressed music can sound more bass-heavy or dynamic but really isn't.

The Shelter is tonally rich and complex. Its going to have me digging for different albums than the OC-9 did. I wish I had another arm-wand for the VPI, as I could see going back and forth.

Good luck with the Karat, its a fantastic cartridge. I really don't know that it would be better or worse than the Shelter, just different.
 
That's good to hear that it isn't dull, which that review led me to believe. I've never tried a Benz, but multiple comments like yours put me off. What is it that you don't like about the ZYX? I am traveling to Japan in a few days and was thinking of picking one of those up since the local prices are much lower than here. Now maybe I'll look around for a Shelter instead.

I really like the 17d3, but I don't find it as engaging as my Denon 103r. I find the 103r really dramatic and lovely tone wise, especially after I added a ton of weight to it, but it gives me more surface noise and sibilance than the 17d3. I will send the 103r for a retip, so maybe I can get the best of both on the cheap.


JohnVF said:
It's hard to say..that's just one review, and other reviews are glowing in praise of it. There are so many variables. The author there was searching for a DL-103 replacement, and I didn't care for the DL-103 at all (except on my Empire) so different carts for different tastes I guess. I find the Shelter to be a lot more honest of what's in the groove than the DL-103 (which was on my VPI for a short while) while not being as bland sounding as I found the Benz Glider to be. But I'm a soundstage junky and listen to a lot of music with reverb and big open rooms so the Shelter is playing into my wants there.

The Dynavector Karat is an awesome cart, though. It was in the running for this table, as I have loved that cartridge when I've heard it on other tables. I'd probably like it here, just for different reasons.

I may play with damping the arm, just to play around but its fast and dynamic as it is. Nothing is over-played, which I felt the DL-103 was doing. Almost sounding like how compressed music can sound more bass-heavy or dynamic but really isn't.

The Shelter is tonally rich and complex. Its going to have me digging for different albums than the OC-9 did. I wish I had another arm-wand for the VPI, as I could see going back and forth.

Good luck with the Karat, its a fantastic cartridge. I really don't know that it would be better or worse than the Shelter, just different.
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