01-Apr-2018, 21:27
I've been using this TT with my 120 for about 2 years now and love it. I just had to replace the cartridge after it got damaged by one of our visitors, but apart from this incident, this set up has been working as a charm.
To answer your questions:
- the TT came out of the box fully set up (thanks Clearaudio!). No need to adjust the tonearm or counterweight - note that I don't use any mat
- I never changed any of the default settings in the Expert configurator (just selected the ones specific to this TT)
- I used the default cables provided with the turntable, which seem to be of very good quality for this product range
- I don't remember any change in the listening experience that would sound like "break-in".
- both the amp and the TT are plugged to the same (very basic) power input (I leave in a century-old building...), and I'm amazed that I'm not getting any sort of interference
I'm fortunate to have access to some pretty cool LP stores here in NYC, and use the TT with a combination of new vinyls as well as used ones (some clearly worn...) and overall the 120 and Concept Wood MC do a very good job. I would definitely recommend to use clean vinyls, and as much as possible some of audiophile-grade quality.
I just had to disable the WiFi input on the 120 when I got the turntable, as it would lead to pretty bad interference with the analog input. I've been trying since a few days to use it again after an upgrade of the 120 firmware, with the WiFi set to be disabled when the analog input is in use... so far so good.
To answer your questions:
- the TT came out of the box fully set up (thanks Clearaudio!). No need to adjust the tonearm or counterweight - note that I don't use any mat
- I never changed any of the default settings in the Expert configurator (just selected the ones specific to this TT)
- I used the default cables provided with the turntable, which seem to be of very good quality for this product range
- I don't remember any change in the listening experience that would sound like "break-in".
- both the amp and the TT are plugged to the same (very basic) power input (I leave in a century-old building...), and I'm amazed that I'm not getting any sort of interference
I'm fortunate to have access to some pretty cool LP stores here in NYC, and use the TT with a combination of new vinyls as well as used ones (some clearly worn...) and overall the 120 and Concept Wood MC do a very good job. I would definitely recommend to use clean vinyls, and as much as possible some of audiophile-grade quality.
I just had to disable the WiFi input on the 120 when I got the turntable, as it would lead to pretty bad interference with the analog input. I've been trying since a few days to use it again after an upgrade of the 120 firmware, with the WiFi set to be disabled when the analog input is in use... so far so good.
Devialet Expert 220 Pro (upgraded from 120) + Atohm GT1 + Clearaudio Concept Wood (MM) - now back in Paris, France
