Post by Owen Y on Sept 1, 2017 9:00:05 GMT 12
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Post by Owen Y on Aug 2, 2018 21:41:43 GMT 12
Michael Fremer reviews the recently launched MkII version of Oracle's entry-level turntable. The MkII updates appear to be: - a new motor (16vac) - new tonearm cueing mechanism US$2000 MSRP - Turntable only US$2350 MSRP - pre-fitted with either the Ortofon 2M Blue or MC Turbo 1 (high output) cartridge Black or white plinth, with numerous colour 'insert' options.... 
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Post by michaelw on Aug 3, 2018 13:32:27 GMT 12
is it just me that finds little appeal in some high end manufacturers' low cost models ?
the sme model 10/15 is another that gives me the blahs.
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Post by Graham on Aug 3, 2018 16:09:18 GMT 12
is it just me that finds little appeal in some high end manufacturers' low cost models ? the sme model 10/15 is another that gives me the blahs. Yep, have to agree. I'd rather have my vintage Oracle Delphi II from the mid 80s. 
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Post by deano1974 on Aug 3, 2018 19:15:10 GMT 12
is it just me that finds little appeal in some high end manufacturers' low cost models ? the sme model 10/15 is another that gives me the blahs. Yep, have to agree. I'd rather have my vintage Oracle Delphi II from the mid 80s.
Absolutley the older decks rock, i love the Micro Seiki range especially the DDX-1000 & 1500
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Post by nakmad on Aug 3, 2018 20:28:10 GMT 12
Yes, definitely older decks rock... .. the turntable part itself looks fine on those.. but the arms look plain cheap..
Never play Leapfrog with a Unicorn.
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Post by andrewp on Aug 4, 2018 13:01:50 GMT 12
If that was the ugly olympics this would have to be in the running for the medals..
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Post by michaelw on Aug 4, 2018 13:22:37 GMT 12
the original was a fine piece of engineering that hasn't been improved much by subsequent updates. 634 times better than a linn !
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