DC motor upgrade owner comments
Below are some of the many favourable comments we have received from
owners of the dc motor kit.
Linn LP12 owners
"Just thought I would let
you know that I have just finished installation of the DC motor kit
you
supplied
me
for my
Linn LP 12 turntable. I have to say that there is a big improvement in
the sound quality that I now hear.
I have to admit to being a bit apprehensive about dismantling my
LP12. I thought there was probably not much that could be improved
on it and
that only experts could work on it. Well I guess both points are wrong
! I was very surprised to see how cheap looking the AC motor was
that
Linn use and how expensive the Lingo is that tries to control it. Probably
very good for Linn though ?. Your DC motor has a well made expensive
feel
to it which as an engineer I like.
I had no trouble dismantling the LP12. I had decided at the beginning
that I liked the "feel" of the DC kit and did not like the AC
motor from Linn so did not leave any AC kit in the turntable to go back
to. I felt the DC kit would be superior from the start.....
It was strange to look at how many electronic components were on the
Lingo PCB compared to your DC PCB!.... As you say, you can hear it
(the motor)
running but I think it has a pleasant well made sound !. It must be
said that you have to be within six inches of the turntable to hear
this and
in no way effects the sound of an LP being played.
I have to say that I am very pleased with the kit you supplied and
the improvement to sound quality is very noticeable. Everything seems
to have
better timing, rhythm, rock solid base and a grip on the music that
was missing before."
Graham Jelley, Taiwan
"I'm entirely happy with the dc motor. The sound is better all round,
particularly in terms of dynamics, rhythm and imaging, but without sacrificing
the LP12's sense of soul. Thank you."
S. Smith-Franklin, USA
"I've finally got my Linn up and running now
- I've been listening to the DC motor kit for about two weeks. WOW!! The
degree of improvement over the Valhalla'd table is nothing short of astounding.
I now feel that the Linn bearing and sub chassis design, as well as the
arm and cartridge, are performing at their full potential now. Gone is
the 'dry' character, and the naturalness, detail and dynamics just pour
forth. I'm currently listening to a Dutch all-analog pressing of Roger
Waters 'Amused to Death.' Can it possibly sound better, I wonder?"
J. Schaefer, USA
"Quite a hornets nest of discussion
here. I recently bought and installed the Origin Live DC motor upgrade
with the "heavyweight" outboard transformer. I believe that I am the first
person in the US to get this larger transformer. Two weeks later I installed
the Cetech carbon fiber sub chassis, but that's another story. Thank you
John for the Ivor quotes. But I don't believe that he put an AC motor
in the Linn because it was the 'best' tool for the job. He did it because
he had to build the Linn to a price point and well made DC motors are
not cheap. Compared to the Lingo the OL upgrade is in another class.
I installed the motor and left the deck running constantly for several
days. I checked the speed periodically. It uses resistors on the control
board to fine tune the speed. A strobe confirmed that speed stability
was excellent. As Ivor has said many times "trust your ears". The OL modded
Linn extends the bass by at least one octave. This is tight well-controlled
bass. Detail I had not heard before was obvious on just about every record
I played. The soundstage was more spacious and 'cleaner' than before.
The Cetech subchassis solidified everything. But as I said that's another
story. Origin Live offers a money back guarantee. So if you aren't happy
just send it back. Given that a Lingo upgrade is around $1,300 and doesn't
replace an essential blockage to making the Linn sound as revealing and
musical as possible - the AC motor, I find the OL upgrade an absolute
bargain and a must for any Linn owner. No, I'm not connected to OL in
any way, just a very satisfied customer"
Newsgroup posting
For a product that does exactly what the
promotional material says it would do. I’m not given to hyperbole – though
I’m sorely tempted. I keep sneaking back to the room and listening
again, just to check it sounds as good as I remember it. I swear it’s
still improving. The sound from my speakers, which I previously thought
quite good, has blossomed into the room. This is not a loudness issue.
The sound has come out of the speakers and into the room. There is a
clear indication of soundstage, a plucked double bass sounds like a plucked
double bass, with resonances such that you could climb into the ‘f’ holes.
Multi-tracked voices become separate entities – some of which I’ve
never heard before. All of this from an Akito and a 12 year old AT 0C5
I
manson
MMF deck upgraded
I'm in love with the Origin motor. Seriously, this
is one of the best upgrades I have ever heard. To any of your customers
who
have
MMF
products,I
can only say "try it!" I
have been an audiophile for many years, recently able to afford whatever
I want in the way of gear. Like the Hollywood notables who drive '05
Mustangs instead of Ferarris, I like superior bang for the buck. Amazing
soundstage and realism. For example, Eugene Ormandy conducting Prokofievs
Lt Kije Suite, Columbia 31812, an album I have owned since 1973. Superior
staging, amazing timbre, hearing the violas clearly for the first time,
hearing the woodwinds and horns as never before; I
know my table is vastly inferior to the rest of my system, but the motor
(and cartridge upgrade) have netted amazing gains. My best CD material
does not
compare with vinyl. Thank you for that. FYI
My system: MMF-7 table, Benz-Micro cartridge, Origin motor, and cable
upgrades. Art Audio Vinyl One pre and Jota amp, cryo tubes on both, Resolution
Audio CD, Parsifal Encores and Lamhorns (depending on mood). Many thanks.
It was very easy to mount in the MMF-7 motor
housing, and the MMF belt fit perfectly. Feel free to use my feedback.
I still can't believe what I'm hearing in my old
'70s recordings, even the ones I abused with substandard turntables.
Michael Knight
Townsend Rock owner
"Been listening for
a few weeks now, and it still blows me away. Much of the motor noise
has
gone,
and
messing
with
the belt tension and TT sitting has improved things further. Can't
thank you enough for what the kit has done to music-listening pleasure.
Anyway,
you're welcome to use these comments if you so wish. As I said before,
the timing is absolutely spot-on, real sense of the music flowing as
a
result. Even has my wife tapping her feet and she's not that enthusiastic
about music. Speed stability is rock-solid, too, always a bit of a niggle
before with the standard airpax arrangement. Can forget all about
this now and just enjoy the music instead. Piano has to be heard to
be believed:
notes decay so naturally. Haven't listened to my CD player for days
as it sounds like it's broken. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the
kit to
other rock owners, or even other turntable owners with a standard
AC motor arrangement. Thanks again for all your help and support with
the set up."
J. Moxon - Saga Japan
VPI
Aries owner
" I am absolutely THRILLED with the results.
I thought I must be a bit nutsto spend £859 on a couple of boxes and
a motor, but my trust in your product is completely vindicated as I must
have one of the best turntables out there now.
You said more bass: this is a poor description
of the changes, I am tryin to be objective in the list below
1 When the needle hits the record there
is now no hash or change at all.
2 There is no coloration introduced by the turntable
3 Because of this I now hear fine detail that was masked before.
4 Rhythem has never been as good before, so everything has a coherence
to a fantastic degree.
5 The spatial and 3D effect, good before
is now amazing
6 There is a wonderfull presence to the performance.
7 Music
starts and stops to an order of clarity not heard before, consequently
the speakers have a much easier time just reproducing what is in the
record
Your DC200 motor is just as powerfull as
the VPI a.c motor it replaced. Also it is virtually silent so you should
rewrite your web site to say it is just as quiet as the a.c motors it
replaces. Your installation book is also excellent
Bill Lawson
Walker
CJ-55 owner comments
I have been using the DC 200 and the advanced motor kit for some days
now and I must say it has worked wonders with my old Walker CJ-55.
It runs completely silent and it is a real joy to listen too.
My highest recommendations.
Best regards
Stefan Lagerquist
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