Comments on: Experiencing Vinyl Nirvana & The Art of Vintage Turntable Restoration

By: ORT

ORT — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:00:04 +0000

Because I am who I am: It is said that a “cult” is nothing more than a religion without political power. The World of Audio is turgid with cultists and the true “cult” of vinyl are those that ply the second most powerful power in the Audioverse – The FARCE ®.

Fortunately DA TROOF® is stronger and far easier to carry around. This is especially so because DA TROOF® leaves the ego behind and encourages enthusiasm for one’s passion for Audio.

Classic turntables are more often than not beautiful to just look at. They look like a turntable and not some hideous farce born of an afternoon’s drug and alcohol fueled tryst between a frAudian and a Egomaniac with a combined credit line larger than the GNP of some mythical turd world lands.

All mimsy were the borrowers and morons outgrabe….

Buy and enjoy that which you afford and save for that which you most desire. The day will come soon enough that you will be able to afford that desire without making the lenders Futterwaken themselves silly.

The Mad hORTter

By: Dave of Vinyl Nirvana

Dave of Vinyl Nirvana — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:37:08 +0000

A couple of things to point out since the main story is a couple years old and just updated:

1) The new Japanese arm I’ve been using for a couple years now is the Sorane. Has every bit the quality in playback and build of the nicer Jelcos, the 850 and 950

2) I am now a Hana dealer and absolutely love their line-up. Every offering of theirs punches well above its price point

By: Ian White

Ian White — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:36:53 +0000

In reply to ORT.

ORT,

Thorens, Acoustic Research, and the occasional Dual.

I have purchased 3 tables from him. My highest possible recommendation. He’s a gem of a human being.

Ian White

By: ORT

ORT — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:35:06 +0000

Do they only restore Thorens? As far as “bespoke” goes, so long as I “bebroke” I may not be able to afford such beauty. It cost me nigh on $300 to have my Dual 1246 cleaned up mechanically including a new and most definitely pedestrian cartridge. 😉

Being frugal (i.e., not poor but not rich, LOL!) does not mean I can not recognize and laud Thorens for what it is. Gorgeous. Timeless. Classic.
Highly desirable? Indeed.

ORT

By: Caron Casteel

Caron Casteel — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:50:10 +0000

I am on my second table with Vinyl Nirvana. My first a number of years ago was a Sonographe SG-3, I had Dave update with a Grace 707 arm.
Early last year I had Vinyl Nirvana assemble a phenomenal Thorens TD-125 MK II with Jelco arm and a zebra wood plinth.
Build quality, customer service before during and after the fact and anything else it takes to make and keep return customers, Dave does it all.

By: Ian White

Ian White — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 22:29:23 +0000

In reply to Jenn Atocha.

Jenn,

I knew I recognised it. I certainly will.

Best,

Ian

By: Jenn Atocha

Jenn Atocha — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 21:42:04 +0000

Hi Ian, I design and sell the LP furniture in the 1st photo, would you mind adding a credit for Atocha Design? It’s our Record Stand seen here: https://www.atochadesign.com/collections/stand-series/products/the-record-stand

On another note, I use a vintage Thorens and love it, while several of my clients also work with Dave.

By: Ian White

Ian White — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:43:47 +0000

In reply to William hacking.

William,

I agree 100%. Dave is rare in the audio world. Super small company but he never made a single promise he couldn’t keep. I’ve spent a fair bit of money with him (next table will be end-game table) over the years and I won’t buy anything from anyone else — and I can get some serious discounts. He’s a mensch who does it right.

Ian

By: William hacking

William hacking — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:27:24 +0000

I’ve been a customer of Dave’s for years and his customer focus is second to none as is his work. I love my Thorens for sure and thanks to Dave for keeping it going..🙏🏼
William