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Any song that is on vinyl.

Not sure what you are asking or trying to say. If you are referring to the tonearm weight in this video, I never bother with balancing and setting the gram gauge on the weight. I always measure the tonearm weight with a digital scale. For me, this is more accurate. So, if you see the numbered wheel on the weight showing what looks to be an incorrect value, this is simply because I don't use that. Peace.

Simple and no fuss is exactly what this 'table offers. To hear someone compare it to the Revolver/Mission tonearm combo speaks volume!

Was looking for an ARXA as my first manual table but have found one of these locally for cheap and I’m considering it.

@@emeeul If the tonearm is in good shape, it should be a strong contender for your consideration. Spin the platter with the belt removed. It should spin freely and emit no rubbing sounds. IF it does have resistance in the revolutions, then it could still be considered... albeit, at a reduced price. A little googling and you can easily remove the spindle, clean the old wax-like grease, re-lube and have a stellar set up.

Thanks! ✌

Disclosure: I no longer own the W205, but for the 1.5 years that I had the tune - Zero issues. Bonus tip: try looking on their website on major holidays... they tend to run a sale. That is how I got myself a sweet deal. Good luck. Peace.

@@tachikaze7 how you was maintaining the car after the tune? what i need to do so my engine dont blown? i was a pops tune

@@keeury It's not an extreme tune like that. HP increase is there, but nothing insane. What it does mostly is adjust the ECU map to smooth out the power delivery and make it more noticeable. Best advice I can give... with or without the tune, change your oil when you should. Rotate those tired too, cuz uneven wear will put unwanted heat and stress on that transfer case. Do that, and you're golden.

@@tachikaze7 thank you for you advice! so you that i do a Pops tune i will blow my engine?

@@keeury If by "Pops" tune you mean making it crackle and pop between shifts? The AMG Sport edition (which I believe was only released for 2015, before MB went to the AMG C43 in 2016) had an advanced timing feature built in from the factory. This gave it a sort of popping sound between shifts. I cannot say that it would be ok if you have yours tuned to do this. The tune that this video is showcasing does not make those pops - in case that is what you are thinking. That was already a part of the car. Also, while I don't mind offering some feedback on how my experience was with this tune, each person has to decide what is best for them, and what you are comfortable with. For more detailed question on this tune, and weather it is safe for you and your car, I would recommend you contact the tuning company. They can offer your better advice. Peace

Hey, thanks for checking out the video. I used to have the paperwork on the stats for the Dyno chart, but I passed that on to the new owner when I sold the W205 about 4 years ago. Sorry... I don't remember that info off-hand. Not sure if this helps, but the power increase was noticeable, but nothing MASSIVE. What it did do that was massive was smooth out the power delivery. If you check the website for this tuner around major holidays, they usually run a 40% deal. That's what I did. Peace

I'd say that this is an accurate observation. Typically, those who are drawn to the sound characteristics of vintage turntables and/or amps are pleased by the "warmer" profile these particular pieces produce. I could not debate on what one is audiophile over the other - as this is (for the most part) very subjective - but it might be like talking with a person who only prefers music delivered through hi-res lossless digital, claiming that format is audiophile. Whereas the vinyl listener might hear that format and cringe, stating digital is too clinical and tight. Totally subjective. However, I value your insights. Thanks for commenting. Peace!

Thanks for the comment and insight. Nice cat, btw

This is a good observation on your part. You are correct - the cart does extend slightly more from the wood housing. I did this because I did not want to completely dismantle the housing around the original cart, and glue it into the wood enclosure. Instead, I used some blue tacky gum to secure it. My resigning here was: if I ever need to remove or replace the cart, it won't be at the expense of the wood enclosure. My approach has not seemed to negatively affect the sound quality at all. In fact, it is more likely that the blue tack has aid in extra dampening. Hope this answers your question. Peace

Thanks for a thorough explanation! I just ordered the wood body yesterday, but I’m planning on gluing the thing together. Stanley says that you can use a scalpel to cut the glue off, if you need to remove the cart. Just as long as glue is only Apple-id to the sides. And it should also be possible to remove the stylus with the original way of mounting it. However good alternative with the Blue tack. I actually thought that that might have been what you did. Best regards

Those are some nice carts. I have the Nagaoka on a Pioneer PL-12D with a Sony tonearm (in my other videos, under "Frankenstein" if you're interested in hearing it). The Fluance - as I have stated before - is a nice turntable. For some, it's a worthy investment at the $500 price point to listen to vinyl. Not everyone is fortunate to have or find a good condition vintage 'table. It's awesome that you have one. They are getting cheaper... that's for sure. LOL Glad this video offered some value to you. Peace

@@tachikaze7 I considered the Fluance RT83, actually pulled the trigger then cancelled the purchase because of how long it would take the vendor to ship it and then how long it would take to arrive. Availability here in Australia is always a challenge. In the end I bought the Denon DP400 in piano black even though I hate the stupid dust cover and honestly I can't tell the different. I probably prefer my vintage Pioneer deck.

Yeah, this is a really great, somewhat unknown gem. The speed pots can act up at times - even with a Deoxit treatment. But when it works, it sounds amazing! Peace

The Klipsch horns can be rough. Definitely contributes to listening fatigue. Have to agree... the vintage warmth does a lot to mellow the tone.

@@tachikaze7 You nailed it! I have a tendency to hate Klipsch and similar bright speakers B&W probably the only exception. I just got a Sansui receiver and I'm overwhelmed by the warmth can't wait to pair it with the Denon DP1200 turntable.

Had a 441 and the top dog - 881 - in my collection for a short time. As vintage receivers go, they do seem to have a "signature" sound to them (Pioneer, warm. Yamaha, clean and almost clinical. Kenwood and Sony, a nice mix of both warm and clean). The Sansui sound is warm to me, but rich. They have a depth that, understandably, ranks them as one of the best @@sheri1983

@@tachikaze7 correct me if I am wrong, "Audio was recorded at the same levels using an external PCM recorder ." If this is true, the Klipsch speaker has no "voice" in this comparison.

@@toanduong The room this recording was done in is absolutely NOT ideal of recording like that - meaning, in the open air, capturing the audio directly from the speakers. I have tired, and it sounds horrific. Here is the quote from the description: "Audio was recorded at the same levels using an external PCM recorder plugged directly into a Yamaha CR-420." The PCM recorder was connected into the amp's headphone jack. So you are correct, in this manner, the Klipsch is not present... because it is not being recorded. I think the other person who commented was just making a statement about their opinion on Klipsch in general. Not so much about believing that the speakers were actually be recorded.

Hi Mark. There is not a retaining pin, or anything of that sort that keeps the platter secured to the spindle. As you have already suggested, some careful maneuvering is necessary to pull the platter off. Don't spray anything on it - like WD40, etc. Try first to gently pull up on the platter and push down with your thumbs on the spindle. If that does not work, You could try fanning a blow dyer over the spindle area to help release any possible spindle oil that may have seized up and turned into a sort of glue. The old lubricant does not age well and can get sticky. If that still does not work, dip a Q-tip in some rubbing alcohol and dab it on the spindle where it meets the top of the platter. The SR-222 is an amazing turntable. Simple and accurate. I sold mine because I have the 929 and 838 in my collection. If it's been in storage for any length of time, consider re-oiling the motor and if you have the skill, the spindle shaft. Peace.

Sound is so subjective. But I have found that I personally like the warmer sound of these older vintage audio pieces.

LOL! That is the million dollar question... isn't it. The Fluance is a great table - clean, accurate, stable. But sometimes there's a "romance" that resides in things that are from yesteryear, with all of their flaws and quirks. Like a 911 (997) vs a 911 (964). Sometimes, the beauty is strictly in the perception. Happy to hear you found one of these! And FREE! Peace.

Hola. Estoy usando traducir para escribir esto, así que perdone cualquier error. Por lo que estás describiendo, parece que tu cartucho está defectuoso. O podría ser que su tocadiscos necesite estar conectado a tierra.

Buenas amigo gracias por contestar si tiene todo está conectado me an dicho que el motor tiene una manguera q se le echa aceite suena así lo dicen rumble eso hace 🙏

@@efrainfernandez2905 Algunos tocadiscos tienen una manguera que va hasta el motor. Debería haber un pequeño orificio cerca de donde el motor se conecta a la correa de goma. Intente dejar caer unas gotas de aceite para máquinas de coser en el orificio y luego haga funcionar el motor durante unos minutos.

LOL. Well I can't argue with you on the "a lot of work" comment. It was a MASSIVE PITA drilling through that insanely strong steel base. If I ever had a doubt about how well they built stuff back in the 70's, that put the topic to rest. In the end, I found it to be a fun project. I mean, it sounds great to me... but I rarely pull it out to spin. I just have too many other TTs that are far nicer. The feet are from Amazon. Nothing special. But they did help lift the bottom to allow more airflow to that motor vent down there. Thanks for the comment. Peace

Not having the ability to test these turntables anymore since I don't have them, I could not say for certain. However, you bring up a good point. The sharing of the cart on both 'tables could have been a factor in the issue you picked up on. Of course, I did that to be as fair as possible in the comparisons. I wish I could answer our question more directly... but unfortunately, I cannot. Peace!

Thanks for the comment. Provided the Auto functions are in good working order, this turntable can easily rival many modern 'tables on the market. Pretty much all of the PL line from the 70's sound really awesome. The Klipsch speakers in this video are the RB-51 model (I believe...)

That is definitely a stellar find! This turntable is not only wonderful to look at, but truly sounds amazing! I'm happy for your find. Enjoy. Peace!

Indeed. Thanks!

No arrests will be made this day LOL. Just thank the Vintage Audio Gods and enjoy

The SR-222 is a great turntable. That you found it at a thrift, is an awesome find! I do not have this TT anymore, but I will do my best to help you. Immediately, to me it sounds like a bolt is missing. And as a result, with the bottom cover in place, it is reset on it and making noise. Here is a link to the site where you can download (free, just have to make an account) the service and owner's manual: www.vinylengine.com/library/sansui/sr-222.shtml Here is a thread with lots of photos of the motor and the components inside. See if this helps you identify any missing parts: www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?t=120863 Hope that helps, Peace.

@@tachikaze7 Awesome. Unfortunately the site is closed to new members so I can't access the service manual. I'll take a look at the images for the motor assembly this should help me out a lot. Thanks again

@@tachikaze7 Just wanted to let you know the images help. I was able to resolve the problem. Now I just need a new belt and needle. The unit has a Grado black head. Thanks again for your help

@@grifter1964 Super awesome to hear!

Yeah, they really are amazing in looks and sound. What model do you have? Maybe I can give you some advice on how to make you own weight. That is what I have had to do a few times. Worked perfectly.

@@tachikaze7 Mine's is Model 6120, it's basically the 6110 but with a straight tonearm, everything else is the same.

@@the.matcardozo Interesting... Never heard of that model. Pretty cool, though. So the anti-skate weight weighs in at 0.8 grams. If you do any fishing, an easy way around finding a replacement on eBay would be to use the lightest test fishing line you have, run it through a bullet weight, tie off the knot and then tie off a loop to hook around the tonearm anti-skate lever. Odds of finding a weight in a tackle box that is that exact gram is rare. But you could find a slightly heavier one and just cut some of the lead off to get it down to 0.8 grams. But to be honest, the anti-skate systems on these older turntables aren't extremely precise anyway. You could get away with a 1 gram weight fine. Your other choice is something like this: www.patsaudioparts.com/single-post/2018/04/15/marantz-6110-turntable-anti-skate-bias-weight Peace.

Interesting idea.

@@tachikaze7 I did this once with a friend. Certain MMs and MC cartridges hummend. We made a chassis for the drive and tonearm out of 5cm thick mahagoni. And the case for the powersupply and the pitch control,on/off and 33/45 switches out of roughly 1cm thick mahagoni. It was one afternoons work including a couple layers of stair paint. The cartridge then was a Ortofon MC-10MK2 with a T-10 step up. No more hum even on max. volume.👍

@@Zockopa I may have to give this a try. Thanks for the advice!

Thank you very much.

It is really difficult to tell when listening to this one. Especially without headphones. Thanks for the comment. Peace.

Thanks for the comment! Peace

HI, David. Yeah, I don't think Magna Flow actually makes an exhaust for the W205 platform. This was done by having the original mufflers cut off and the MF mufflers welded on. I'm not sure if Amazon still sells them, but the actual product part number is in the description. If you go this route, I would definitely NOT recommend removing the resonators - I did not. But I have seen videos of others who have, and the drone at highways speeds is unbearable. Peace.

Of all the vintage (and... modern, to be honest) turntables that have passed through my hands, Sansui have always been my favorites. Hoping to post a video of the SR-838 I recently acquired soon. Thanks for the comment! Peace

@@tachikaze7 i have a modern technics sl-1210gr and it's outstanding turntable. But for vintage - sansui all the way.

Thanks for the comment. Peace!

Thanks! Yeah, the Sansui is SUPER awesome... and requires no build at all. 😁

This Rotel is a definite "sleeper". And using the DIN connector instead of the RCA interconnects seems to really reveal what it has to work with.

It was very hard to tell the difference - even after a ridiculous amount of repeat listening. Think the Sansui captured the brighter details a bit better. But it was really hard to call. Both at fantastic!

The original PL-12D, 12 and 10 tonearms are actually nice. Perhaps subject to ta little more resonance and/or ambient vibration. Especially if you have the turntable (like I typically do) close to your speakers. The PUA-7 sounds firmer, keeping the music cleaner and tighter - if any of that can make sense. The ability to adjust VTA is a massive benefit of the PL tonearm. Peace.

Thanks! Kinda wish I still had that car... Peace

They built them to last... 👍

Nice. What is your system comprised of?

@@tachikaze7 Won`t say you too much, diy`ed & heavily modified old suff

@@64fairlane305 Sounds like my kind of thing. Rock on 🤘

Thank you for the comment, and the praise. I did make the teak wood turntable. It took some precise measurements to make sure things would work correctly, but knowing the tonearm that planned to use beforehand, it was somewhat easy. Drilling out the holes in that solid wood... well, that was far from easy. LOL. Peace.

@@tachikaze7 if you can make it yourself go for it i say, thats always my first choice, so satisfying and so much fun to do. 👍

@@habana7638 Agree 100%

Great observation. The Fluance does bring a certain level of character to a very good modern turntable, but I find that it lacks that rich level of character that is often found in vintage turntables.

Wisely said. A little research will reveal that this turntable was a game changer back in the day. I find that it still is... Peace.

Right, I was like I know they didn't actually release the original Tool version on vinyl and there are bootlegs, glad it was actually Brass Against covering Tool. Also sounded like OG Doom soundtrack from the 90s 😂

The Fluance definitely produces a brighter tone. Thanks for the comment!

Some of it is aesthetics. But the wood is also supposed to dampen vibrations.

Thanks for the comment! And for the appreciation of the track used. Peace!