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Jhors2

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Just Ordered my ZP3.0!
04/12/13 at 17:57:51

Hello All,
I just ordered my ZP3.0, my first Decware product. I am also going to be purchasing a new turntable and cartridge to go along with the setup and wanted some input. Right now for a turntable I am between:
VPI Classic 1 or 2
VPI Traveler
Clearaudio Performance
Clearaudio Concept
For Cartridge:
Dynavector Karat 7D3
Dynavector 10x5
Clearaudio Ebony Maestro MM

This is actually my first turntable setup, my main focus is on soundstage and accuracy, I want to try to get it right on the first go around, but this hobby makes it difficult Wink

Any help is appreciated!

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ncblue Senior Member Posts: 58	Re: Just Ordered my ZP3.0! Reply #1 - 04/14/13 at 00:55:52 Nice! I've been thinking of ordering the ZP3 as well. How long was the estimated wait? I would add the Rega RP8 and Well Tempered Amadeus to your audition list too. Welcome to the Decware family!
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Lon Seasoned Member "Love without guts is worthless!" Philip K. Dick Posts: 23461	Re: Just Ordered my ZP3.0! Reply #2 - 04/14/13 at 01:42:32 Congrats! I have two Rega RP3s, one for each system, and love the sound they make with a ZP3. Especially as that one has the "white belt" and the TT-PSU.
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ncblue Senior Member Posts: 58	Re: Just Ordered my ZP3.0! Reply #3 - 04/16/13 at 13:06:07 You inspired me. Ordered my ZP3 this morning too!
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Jhors2 Verified Member Posts: 6	Re: Just Ordered my ZP3.0! Reply #4 - 04/17/13 at 15:17:44 Thanks for the input ncblue. I am pretty sure I decided on the VPI Classic as I like its very "honest" sound. Still haven't decided if the on the fly VTA adjustment is worth the extra 700 or not. Congrats! Glad to see someone else jumping onboard
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ncblue Senior Member Posts: 58	Re: Just Ordered my ZP3.0! Reply #5 - 04/17/13 at 19:05:18 Niçe, the VPI Classic is a great table. I would put the $700 into a better cartridge. And leave the VTA adjustment to setup. You can drive yourself crazy wondering if its "perfect" for each record. Looks like its gonna be a fun, vinyl spinning summer!
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Syd

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Re: Just Ordered my ZP3.0!
Reply #6 - 04/17/13 at 20:07:32

After having had a look at the vpi classic and thinking wow thats a beauty I didn`t want to say you should up the ante on the cart but ncblue did it for me. vert tracking adjustment is for different thicknesses of vinyl. If I pop a 180 gm lp on the deck I know I need a half turn on the allen key which is kept handy.
I`m scanning the reviews for a new cart myself, which will be a decent upgrade on my dynav mc20. The ZP3 is worth the investment.
I have a shortlist of two.
Musicmaker classic.
London Decca Jubilee

Oh yes the ZP3 . First time I`ve had sound pressures in the room.

Maybe we should have a cartridge thread. So many makers with different models. V de Hull, Clearaudio, Zyx, the Koetsu black is competitively priced, a huge range of Ortophons, Grados........If I could afford two or three Undecided

Decware: Rachaels x 2 bridged, C. SP2+, ZP3, ZMC1, DHC-1 pw/cbl`s Michell Orbe + SME V + M.Benz LP s, Arcam CD33, Nakamichi LX5, Lowther acoustas DX2`s, WE 16g sp/cbl`s, Isotek mains substation, M & K subwoofer, Belden 8402 interconnects.

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Jhors2 Verified Member Posts: 6	Re: Just Ordered my ZP3.0! Reply #7 - 04/18/13 at 18:36:20 This is great advise, I didn't necessarily think about adjusting the table depending on the Vinyl then just letting it spin. Those two carts are good options, I am looking at SoundSmith too as I heard it pairs well with the VPI.
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ncblue

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Re: Just Ordered my ZP3.0!
Reply #8 - 08/12/13 at 00:25:07

Well my ZP3 and step up will be here next week. I ended up getting a used one from Art on the forum. Thanks Art!
There will be a mini shoot out between my Naim Nait 2/Bob's Devices 3440 step up and my Decware SE34i/Decware ZP3 MC1 step up. I am currently getting fantastic sound fom the little Nait and I do expect the Decware combo will be even better. I see 2 systems starting to form, but its a lot of fun at the moment!
I might also be tempted to send in the Decware stuff for new Jupiter beeswax caps. Wink

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