I moved to an 1818 house in the mountains with crappy wiring.

I sold:

The Accuphase because I shouldn't get any signal except NPR (argh) since there are mountains blocking.

The Wolcotts since I didn't have enough clean juice and they kept crapping out on me.

Replacements:
Oppo BD-105 (marvelous) - still have old Oppo as backup.
Sanderssound Magtech (marvelous, handle crappy wiring well, wonderful match for SLs.)

Plans:
New 200 amp panel and rewire music room. Going solar!
Upgrade U-1PX to Toriod 2 backplanes.
Spend more time with my lovely wife

ivanj April 23, 2015 13:37

The PXs are a quantum leap forward from the original panels in every respect. They are also MUCH more reliable. Make sure you have the updated backplanes.

There is an active market for the old panels.

ivanj June 27, 2009 09:50

I had the Complement rebuilt by Ikada-san several years ago to current specs. Rowland were kind enough to handle the rebuild.

If you have the correct arm and TT the Ikeda sound is amazing. The Ortofon is very good also and is more forgiving of most conventional setups.

If I did not have the Ikeda I would be very happy with the Ortofon.

"The best is the enemy of the good."

ivanj June 27, 2009 09:48

System edited: Just updated due to the PX panel update to the SoundLabs. Well worth the $7500 - fantastic. Also, the Complement/Ikeda Rx finally broke in after 100 hours and is the best cartridge I have ever heard. No cantilever beats any cantilever. I am honored to own the Ikeda.

ivanj January 23, 2007 19:47

These reviews redouble my opinion that the XX-1 in the PX2 would be a good match vs. the Linn IN YOUR SITUATION. Btw if the arm doesn't lift on the end this can't be fixed inless you have another table to cannabalize the IC from. It doesn't work on my table and I don't care. The rest of the control ICs I am told have COTS equivalents or are still supplied. Oh one thing, the table sounds best if it is as LEVEL as possible.

ivanj July 06, 2003 08:32

I think it would be an excellent choice. How have people reviewed the sound characteristics of the XX-1. What are you using for a step-up and preamp?

ivanj July 05, 2003 15:20

The difference I hear between the LP12 and the PX 2 is that the Yamaha has more compact images and a more forward presentation with good front to back depth. The Linn is more easily tuneful and has a more expansive presentation but the images are further back. I hear you avoid the PX1, the 2 and 3 are ok.

ivanj July 04, 2003 20:18

System edited: I added some pictures of the layout of some of the equipment.

ivanj July 04, 2003 06:17