Another road trip - Picking up Goldring 1042📦🛒🏃‍♂️🚙🛣🌞

[@goldenvinylspin]

My brain is tired of researching. I just finished my turntable build. I'm really confused with something. Currently I'm going against what research is saying shouldn't sound good. I have a MP-110 on a low mass tonearm (ADC LMF-2 Tonearm) researchers are saying it's a mix match and you will not hear good bass. However, my sound and bass is amazing. Is this a myth?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother I will prepare a full answer for you🤗👋😄✌...hang on a bit. Thank you Buddy!!!!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Mark!!! Yes :-D ... regarding the subject on Tonearm-Cartridge matching: Most important points, most important factors are…. SO MANY!!! The cartridge engine, internal wiring, shielding, magnetic flux densities, control, wiring angles, wiring workmanship, and the tonearm tube material, shaping externally and internally, wiring, bearing quality. If calculated compliance deducing tonearm-cartridge matching is so important, why is it that the same cartridge can sound SO DIFFERENT with different tonearms with the same gimballed/unipivot design and same tonearm effective masses? IT IS because different tonearms have different qualities of build, different materials, different tapering designs that can reduce hugely tonearm resonances (outcome totally different from our grossly calculated Rf), different shielding, different manufacturing repeatability and integrity, different tonearm base wiring quality, connection and workmanship, THAT ALL affects the cartridge’s performance :-DWe elucidate more:A) the SAME TONEARM playing TWO DIFFERENT cartridges can sound so different despite both cartridges having the same compliance figures! ProJect fans say that Ortofon cartridges have compliances figures that match their low-effective-mass-ProJect-tonearms rather than Technics SL1200 tonearms. BUT THE TRUTH is here: how come the $100 Ortofon 2M Red, which is supposedly a much better cartridge than the ubiquitously distributed and heavily mass-produced $30 AT-3600 series cartridge, actually sounds SO bad when matched with the ProJect Debut Carbon (9g tonearm), so much worse, than a $30 AT-3600 cartridge installed on the Rega Planar 1? B) AND also, the 2M Red on the Technics SL1200Mk2/3/5 (medium-high mass tonearm) sounds so much better THAN the AT-3600, AT-95e WITH the Technics SL1200Mk2/3/5! The 2M Red also sounds better installed on a P1 than installed on the ProJect Debut Carbon. Compliance matching is but a small factor amongst SO MANY HUGE DECISIVE FACTORS. Compliance is but a small matter in the overall performance of a cartridge. Let us say that a cartridge is matched very well with a tonearm to effect in a Resonant Frequency of 9-11Hz, but yet the tonearm bearings are poor:- case 1: rough (not smooth) action of tonearm, resulting in compliance issues being thrown out of the window, as a tonearm with unsmooth action, is likened to a heavy ponderous tonearm with "high effective mass", - case 2: poor bearings tolerance that result in FREE PLAY, and that EQUALS TO SLIPPAGE of the stylus (during actual music play) in 10-20microns across and within the groove modulations, which again, THROW compliance matching out of the window!!!!, and such free play and slippage results in loss of fidelity and is MUCH worse than any compliance (calculated) mismatch issues. My friends and I, have all the thesis and papers from magazines discussing compliance but we all threw them away in the end. They proved to be not worth exploring and calculating to the extremes like a religion. There are many more huge, factors involved in the sound quality of the system :-D…and slippage/freeplay of the tonearm bearings during actual music play will throw all the calculated figures out of the window. :-D We will be wiser using our ears always.Warmest Regards Buddy Mark :-D!! p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px}

[@goldenvinylspin]

@@HiViNywschannel thank you for your response. Your very smart. I'll be doing a video on this and I'm basicly going to say your best to match what your ears like. I hope I'm not wrong in saying that. I'm sure alot of people are going to leave negative comments. Lol

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Mark, yes.... we have to always stick our heads out to say the right things. They may not go down well with a certain sector of people who are dogmatic and idiosyncratic in our hobby... but Brother Mark, i think that people who are vinyl users, would mostly be people who are warmer and places people above music, music above calculations and 1s and 0s :-D.... thus yes, although you may encounter some comments, you know that the silent majority will stand by you. You can quote my message above too, if you deem fit. My friends and i use our ears, that formula to calculate Rf, is just but a small factor really, in the end, taking into account SO MANY factors that influence sound quality and fidelity of audio reproduction :-). I have your back, go ahead my friend. Warmest Regards, and May the Force be with You, ~ ian.

[@NickP333]

Amazing and generous words, Ian. I don’t wanna listen to my music in binary code. You’re a great person, my friend.

[@paulcordingley3434]

Thank you - I really enjoy these little snippets of your life!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy, thank you so much for your kind time too and your warm friendship. We shall all continue heads high, ears delighted with our vinyl music :-D!!! Best Regards my friend, and have a lovely time ahead.

[@vox9841]

I just love your videos thank you for all that you are doing

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother Vox, thank you for coming to say hi to Mr and your kind words of support🤗🙏🤗🙌🥂🙌🙌🙌

[@BarakaPDub]

I was salivating as you took us by the Coherence Audio shop. Man, oh man. So many exciting products to listen to in there. Thanks for taking us along for the ride as you went to pick up the Goldring. I am looking forward to the Rega/Technics shootout.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Paul :-D yes, i am delighted always to take you friends for a ride together!!! Heehee.... Coherence Audio is just classy. I have ever entered it before, and the guys were so inviting, and treated my wife and i to the left-most room with their top-of-the-line MBL equipment and speakers.... very friendly guys (even though they know i can't afford any of them) :OD.... Brother, we shall see how a stock P3 performs against a stock Technics SL1200Mk5 very soon!! I am currently doing the auditions with the MP-200 cart, and will soon move onto utilizing the Goldrring 1042 for the auditions (after the 1042 has been thoroughly runned-in). :-D I can't wait to know and discover!!!!! Best Regards my friend!! ~ ian

[@AnalogueInTheUK]

You've blown my cover, Ian! Over the last 26 years I've used over a dozen different cartridges but I always seem to be drawn back to my 1042. It's a bit like the first girlfriend - You never forget. I'll say no more until you produce the next shoot-off. It's going to be epic. I've never used or even heard a Rega deck before so I await eagerly. Once again, many thanks for your help and advice for us addicts. It is hugely appreciated by the vinyl community.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother :-D the 1042 indeed is a superb cart. "...bit like the first girlfriend - You never forget." :-D ... Meanwhile let's enjoy our Mani and many common vinyl loves!!!! Best Regards my friend!!! Thank you for coming by so early, as always!!!! I honour and appreciate deeply your kindness and sincerity. Yours, ~ ian

[@robertkeefer7791]

Wow! What an incredible mall for stereo equipment. I would be there all day! Also I would be there for the F1 race as well. Cheers mate.

[@Paneeks1960]

Good morning Ian, Always a pleasure spending some time with you and enjoying the ride to the Adelphi Mall. That Avid turntable that they have on display looks to be a nice one. Also the Technics Reel To Reel at the 7:00 mark is beautiful. I cannot wait to see the Rega P3 vs the Technics 1200 Mk5. I have a new 1200 that I will be picking up in December. Long story but I finally found one that will replace the one that I ended up giving to my brother. I am sure that with your incredible knowledge of all things audio you could have fixed it. But it was really bugging me. So I gave it away and tracked down another one. Thanks again for taking us along with you to Coherence Audio to pick up the new cartridge. You were very happy when you got it in your hands. I was smiling also and very happy for you. Have a nice week and I am definitely looking forward to sharing some more time with you in the next video. Talk to you soon Brother Ian~ Rob/Boston

[@HiViNywschannel]

Big Brother Rob :-D!!!! Yay!!! Got to see you again!!! Always a joy to see you pop up on my notification!.. Ahhh.... a new SL1200 coming you way huh :-D !?!!!! YEESSSS!!!! Another great one to carry out its destiny in a lovely home in Boston......providing magical analog music to Rob. Warmest Regards Big Brother...... :-D

[@edwardbarr1533]

Singapore hifi shops look great.Wonderfully stocked and staffed.Another wonderful video thankyou again Ian Ted

[@richardshippful]

Such a cool video, Singapore is such a beautiful place. I watched the practices and the race, MUCH prettier than Monaco. and a Beautiful National anthem, very nicely sung. Consider doing a video tour of your lovely City/State.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Richard, :D hi to you and great to see you again!!! Thank you for your kind words for the city state fellow Singaporeans have worked hard to build up... and thank you for watching the practices and race sessions :-D Congratulations to Mr Hamilton, Mr Verstappen and Mr Vettel and all fellow race drivers and team staff gracing the occasion :-D!!! Hope you have a wonderful Sunday my friend with lots of family time and vinyl music in the background! Cheers my friend! ~ ian.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

What a fun little road trip! Can't wait for your next review, and duking it out with the REGA P3 and the SL 1200 MK3, and with the MP-200 and Goldring 1042. Nice!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Yo Buddy!!! :-D thank you so much for coming by so early and so regularly again. Enjoy your spins with your Green and MP!! The 1006 and 1042 are great choices too!!! Catch up again soon, anytime!!! P3 vs SL1200. Let's go! :-D Warmest Regards, ~ ian.

[@jamesrobinson9176]

Cool video, I liked getting to see the race preparation. Formula one is a favorite of mine.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear James :-D hope you are enjoying your Mani and Nagaoka after the race is over :-D.. thank you for catching up with me yet again. Thank you and see you soon!!! Warmest Regards :-D

[@hi-fihaven2257]

Great video man! You always do such awesome work on your videos! Thank You for again taking we viewers along for an adventure. Love all those audio stores, incredible inventories! I really enjoyed seeing that Technics reel to reel. The dealer where you purchased the cartridge has a gorgeous showroom. Thank You again, look forward to your next video!

[@HiViNywschannel]

BROTHER!!...thank you for your time, great to catch up with you!!!!! Thank you!!! ..*you must be enjoying listening (and of course looking at) your classics Quad 303, 405 and 11Ls everyday :-D!!!!* I have planned to do a thorough walkabout and look-in at all the 38 audio stores in Adelphi within the next few months. Warmest Regards my friend!! Continue you great work with NCR Music and have a lovely week ahead!! Thank you for your diligence Buddy!! Power be with you! ~ ian.

[@hbaboris]

As always, a lovely video !!!! Thanks friend for sharing these moments......you have an outstanding hi-fi shops in Singapore :)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear HernA.N. from Brasil, thank you too for always chipping in and sharing with me our common hobby :-D !!!!!!!! Warmest Regards and may you have a nice and lovely Sunday!!

[@Badassvidsz]

Hey Ian my friend your videos are always amazing love them :-) Oh my that Technics SL1200Mk5 :-)

[@DonHamlin]

Great road trip as usual. Love to share the equipment buying experience.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Don :-D it is because of you and other friends' previous messages of support that I started to put out all of my buying trips. I see your previous message, "...I love to watch your buying trips.." written a couple of months ago. I want to thank you for your kind suggestions and words of support. Thank you my friend. Best Regards! ~ ian.

[@thiagocosta9531]

Nice video Ian! I wish that we have this stores in Brazil... We have to buy everything online, without listenen. Because of this, your reviews are so many important to us! thank you to spend your time to make this!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother from Brasil!!! Ola! I am very happy that my reviews are helping you friends!!! Thank you for your kind words and support!!! I hope you are enjoying your Mani as usual!!!!

[@peterc2373]

Hello Ian , thank you for the roadtrip :) can't wait to hear youre results. have a nice weekend with your family

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother from Belgium... thank you for sharing with my wife and i, the road trip :-D . Hope you are doing very well too on your weekend with your family!!!

[@CoolMrMusicMaker]

Hey Ian, that indeed is Hi-fi heaven, all the precious audio equipment! Guess who finally got his very own Schiit Mani in the mail three days ago....So far really impressed by the sound, the bass is incredibly deep!! noticed that right away. I also ordered Schiit RCA cables but they forgot to ship them with the Mani *facepalm* so still waiting on them. Looking forward to new comparison video's. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Wow Damian! Great updates from you all along regarding the Mani's shipping :=D makes me excited too! Yup enjoy our common MP-110 and Mani!!!!! hiccup on that RCA... hope you love them too and let me know of their sound quality! Thank you Damian!! Best Regards and have a lovely Sunday!

[@mas1969]

Hi Ian 🙋‍♂️ Sooooooo jealous 🙂, glad to see the sun was not shining so your day was not 110% perfect 😂😉 There are some beautiful places in the world, thanks for showing us 1 !

[@HiViNywschannel]

Yes Brother👋😄not too hot too! So down from 110 to 98%😁.. thanks for the banter Buddy!! Brother I hope to do a video showing you friends: all the audio stores and brands/products carried within this Adelphi mall... thank you for being always around and ever so supportive. Let's go! More vinyl hifi fun🤗!!

[@eduarddiaz4659]

Beautiful city!! I can’t wat for the next video!!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother!!! ENJOY YOUR SL1200Mk3D AND Nagaoka MP-110!!!! Congratulations again for your being a leader in your circle of family and friends, guiding them onto the appreciation and realization of the beauty of vinyl analogue music :-D !! Catch up with me anytime, my friend. I am sure you will help a lot of people. I am not as young as you Buddy!

[@eduarddiaz4659]

HiViNyws channel really appreciate your comment Ian, btw, I already have my schiit mani working in my set up. I don’t know what to say... Maybe one word: AMAZING. Everything sounds amazing, details (little details also), voices, instruments, bass... the Guitars wow... I have used a lot of headphones with flac files, but this is other world... it is a different experience. Thanks again to help me out with my path of Analogue music!! I wish you the best my friend and keep growing up in this community. We really appreciate your work!!

[@cpta03]

Hi Ian, Thank you for taking us on your road trip. I always enjoy your travels through your beautiful city. The number of quality hifi stores in the Adelphi Mall is truly amazing. You are very fortunate to live in Singapore!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Steven :-D !!! Let me be your host if you do drop by... :-D My wife and i can catch up more on your interesting family history!!! My wife has, as of two years ago, crossed the 50% mark whereby she spends more time of her life in Singapore > Japan. She may hit me if i announce her age on the internet here :-D

[@DineshC]

Wow Its so cool to have shops like these .....

[@NickP333]

Hi Ian! Looks like things are going well! That store is so beautiful! Can’t wait to hear the difference between the MP-200 and the 1042. I’ve heard great things about the 1042, but have never heard one especially in comparison to the Nagaoka, which you already know I own. Hopefully it’ll end up just being an excuse to buy another awesome cartridge! Again, thank you for your tieless work to show us, the consumers, all these cartridges, and which ones are truly worth purchasing. Looking forward to hearing the Rega vs. your MK5 too. I’ve got an M3D, and really like it, especially after upgrading the tonearm wires to Cardas litz.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Nick and your kittiekid Brooke! Send my love to her! :-D Hahaha...you make me grin with delight with your adorable comment: "...hopefully it'll end up just being an excuse to buy another awesome cartridge!" Ooooh your SL1200Mk5 upgraded with Cardas Litz?!!!!!! Brother, ENJOY MAN!!!!!! I am keeping it stock for the sake of all our majority of friends who are not into tinkering as yet :-D...and present to them the sound "as is" when they get a stock P3, SL1200, etc... :-D hope you guys enjoy your own modifications!! Power be with you buddies!!! Thank you my friend... so nice to always hear from you. Warmest Regards to you and your family on your restful Sunday, ~ ian

[@phonatic]

Whew, Ian, what a great trip! I really enjoy your intermediary videos to see something of the area and the places where you are obtaining your material from. The city looks very interesting with some exciting architecture, nowhere near as boring as most of the German cities. I'll be looking more than forward to the shoot out of the Goldring cartridge as I really like this brand. Their acoustic reproducer Goldring Juwel Electro from the late 1920's is one of the finest of its vintage and I'll be thrilled to hear what they are nowadays capable of. Have a wonderful weekend my friend! Cheers, Norman

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Norman from Germany! Thank you for catching up with me :-D..how are you?! MP500'ing and REEL'ing along good eh?!!! Guten Tag my friend!!! Brother, ours is a third world country and nothing as historic in time like in Germany and other first world countries. :-D Singapore was only explored and developed from 1819 onwards when Sir Stamford Raffles came by with William Farquhar. Before that this is an island with just mangrove swamps :-D Brother, thanks for telling me about Goldring Juwel Electro from the 1920s!! Hope you are winding down to a restful evening and a lovely dinner at home :-D ~ ian

[@phonatic]

Thanks my friend, always enjoying to hear back from you! :-)

[@reneferri9051]

Ian, congrats for another superfine video. Best wishes.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Thank you Rene!!! So nice to see you again! 👋😄🤗

[@BetoSurvivorMax]

Wow that Technics reel to reel looks phenomenal.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Buddy hope you match up your MP-500 soon with your revitalized SL1200!!!! Thank you for catching up my friend :-D Warmest Regards, ~ ian.

[@lexiconthx1]

You are so lucky to have so many audio stores. We just have a few and you have to drive to go to different ones. Would need a second job if I had that by me haha. Great video as always.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D hehheh! Having fun with your SL1200Mk3D, you must be over the weekend!!!! Me too...as i am testing out the SL1200Mk5 vs the Rega P3. Some amazing initial results I have discovered...and I am excited to complete the auditioning asap. You will be very happy ;-D

[@lexiconthx1]

HiViNyws channel can't wait to hear your opinion. The rega is a killer table also. Have a beat up one I got from a garage sale that I still need to fix up. Really like my 1200 though maybe a big part is it brings back memories of my club days. Loving your videos. Have a great weekend friend.

[@scotgoth]

another great video ian,so jealous of the hifi heaven you have in singapore

[@HiViNywschannel]

Buddy, thank you for the kind comments, and coming by catching up!! :-D hope you've been doing well!!!! I am sure, with your Mani and MP-110 :-D always a permanent fixture in my home, hooked up :-D

[@richardriley4415]

Fun trip. Looking forward to the reviews.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Big Brother Richard, and have a lovely time there in your earthly Green and Brown listening room of yours!!! :-D Special-hued Soul Supremes, Marantz's wood, lampshade's green and now a crowning champagne SV700.

[@q8ymhd]

The best Audiophile channel 👍🏻

[@V96GLF]

My favourite cartridge. Can't wait to find out what you make of it.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother :-D yes it is a great cart! Brother, may i ask, which country do you reside in?

[@V96GLF]

HiViNyws channel I am in the UK

[@HiViNywschannel]

@@V96GLF ...then the Goldring 1006 1022, 1042 make a LOT OF SENSE💪😄👌🎵🎶🎵!!! For example, if I stay in the U.K., is would choose the 1006 over the MP-110.

[@V96GLF]

HiViNyws channel That’s a very interesting comment. My cart collection at the moment is: Goldring 1042, Nagaoka MP-11 Boron (an eBay used purchase) and AT95E. Turntable is a Technics SL-1210GR, with a choice of Gram Amp II (which I rate higher than you do) or Schiit Mani. I buy quite a lot of used vinyl, so having the choice of carts is helpful. The Nagaoka is usually best with worn vinyl. The Goldring is only for albums that were bought new.

[@thiagobonatti1511]

Good to see you again, dear friend! Best wishes for you guys!!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Brother Thiago!! Ola!!! :-D . Hope you and wifey T are enjoying your time and may we catch up again in Japan soon. We are going to Japan from in about two week's time. Let us now my friend.

[@thiagobonatti1511]

Very nice, Ian!! Enjoy and make some videos for us! I hope to go next year to Japan. Maybe we can meet again! See you!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Yes Buddy Thiago :-D... we hope to see you again Thiago and T..t..n. :-D!!!!

[@robertobasile6907]

Hi Ian! First of all, let me congratulate and thank you so much for all the great research you have done and are doing. Your work and videos have made it possible for many of us to get great results with vinyl, after so much frustration and wasted money it really is a breath of fresh air! Thanks to you I have been happily using a Goldring 1006....but as many of us, I have also got the upgraditis lol!! I'm thinking of selling my 1006 stylus and upgrading to the 1042, and this would cost me an extra €100. At the same time, I have been testing a Nagaoka MP30 (NOS) and I find it very refined. Certainly a better cartridge than the 1006, particularly for jazz, classical and acoustic music. I can buy this MP30 for €250, but I have to make a choice: either I upgrade the Goldring to the 1042 or I get the MP30, but I can't afford both. Since you have had the 1042 for a while now, do you think it is at least on par with the Nagaoka MP200? And what would you do in my place? Also keep in mind that the MP30 can be upgraded in the future to the MP500 by simply buying the JP500, and from Japan it's not as expensive as it is when buying within Europe...please let me know your thoughts asap, as I have to make this decision within the next 4 days. Thanks and best wishes to you and your family! Roberto

[@boudas7295]

Ian nice to see you again.Just watched the Singapore F1 Grand Prix live on Greek TV in HD.Beatiful city,great camera shots from the helicopter.Wait for your next tests.Greetings from Greece.Alex.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Brother Alex :-D!!! So nice to see you again!!! Sorry for the 20hr's late reply... wow you caught us on Greek TV in HD.... thank you for your kindness giving time to our nation's effort to make this happen... i hope you have been enjoying your *Shelter 501 Mkii * !!!!!

[@boudas7295]

@@HiViNywschannel Many changes since the cartidge replacement happen to my system Ian.New speakers(Audio Solution Rapsody 60).New tonearm(Reed 2A 9'5").New phono stage(Remton 383 mk2 mm/mc).New amplifier(Audio Hungary A20i class A).I am in a long run burning in period.Feel free for any question.Greetings.Alex.

[@HiViNywschannel]

WOW!!! :-D I have just finished checking them out on Google!!! ...and I must say that the Audio Solution speakers look splendid and extremely lovely!!! They would look brilliant in any living room!!! Very nice!! Thank you for telling me about them and more!! Thank you Alex!!! If you have time, do update me. All premium kit that you are having!!! You must have had a happy field time unboxing all of them, and now running them in!! :-D Have fun, have fun Buddy!

[@boudas7295]

@@HiViNywschannel Ian thank you for your kind words.It is really the most happy time ,for any audiophiliac, to unbox and put on the rack, his new toys.You can ask me anything you want about this new machines,and of course i will updated you how things are running.Greeting to you, your family,and all the vinyl lovers out there.

[@kenaxe6068]

Hi, Ian -- Another enjoyable road trip, with F1 included as a bonus! I'm particularly interested in the upcoming Rega P3/Technics Mk5 shootout. Take care, Ken

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother :-D yes, glad to see you again!! Really happy to hear from you as you have came from SF all the way here to Adelphi!!!!!!!!!! You should know the various stores on the 4 stories very well!! Warmest Regards and hope to deliver the goods asap on the Mk5 vs P3 shoot-out. Thank you Buddy!

[@mgsee]

Watched the Singapore F1 GP earlier so fascinating to see the location in daylight under construction. Looking forward to your review (even tho' I no longer use a record deck!).

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother, thank you!!! :-D that is good!!! Coz it was my very intention to give you guys a treat and having a look at part of the track, the one drive past before the City Hall building in daylight :-D... I am happy to see you and other friends' messages that you guys are delighted to see it. About month ago, buddy, you asked about the "There's A Time" vinyl album by Doug MacLeod. Gosh you are right....it is still out of stock and awaiting repress. I have just checked musicdirect and it is out of stock as well. Apologies Brother. I really hope it comes through soon. I am sure it will be repressed and the good stocks will be out, as it had happened about a year or two ago too, and it did receive a repress. Warmest Regards my friend :-D great to see you.

[@bean7750]

Hi brother! Nice 'çandystores' there :) Good to see you got the 1042 goldring. I hope you will like it!

[@jayaramg9411]

Hi Ian, thanks for another super video, especially showing the behind the scenes of the organisation of the F1 GrandPrix. I got the notification of your latest video yesterday but was so engrossed in watching the race live that can only manage watching it now :P I hope to watch this particular race live in Singapore hopefully sometime in the near future, before which will most certainly meet you in person. It was fun window shopping with you as well. Look forward to more such window shopping videos in future from you. PS: My friend just bought 2 Revox RTR's from Germany recently. Am looking forward to hearing the tapes along with his Brinkmann Audio Integrated Amp & Bardo Turntable. Thanks once again :)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Oooooh.... Revox RTRs!!! I almost got one but decided to drop it because of the rather much hassle with (hardware) maintaining a tape deck: azimuth, etc, etc, etc... and (software) tape wear that sets in within 200 plays, and that music material is limited, and good audiophile ones are too expensive... :-D of course i will give cheers to anybody going the RTR route and we need people willing and able to go that route to preserve this analogue playback artform :-D Kudos to them. Brinkmann Bardo TT and amp?! You have a lot to feast your eyes and ears upon!!! Yes Brother, if you are in Singapore next F1 GP in 2019, let me know, i will meet up with you :-D! Best Regards Buddy!

[@wcg66]

It sounds like the store was playing Holy Cole (fellow Canadian whom I've seen live twice :) ). Great road trip, I love these videos.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Buddy from Canada!! Hehheh! Thank you for picking that up! I didn't know what was playing during then! But yes I was enjoying the background of it all :-D!!! Thank YOU! Now I know! Enjoy your MP and Green!!!! Warmest Regards my friend, and have a lovely Sunday lunch and more! ~ ian

[@Hordes_Of_Nebulah]

I live in such a rural area that I am very literally stunned by how much you have available in Singapore! Beautiful place, very clean and modernized. I had to drive 3 hours to buy a Rega P1 from a less than reputable dealer because it was my only shot to buy one at a fair price haha. Very excited for the turntable shootout. I about had the Sl-1200 mk5 but it sold before payday, very sad about that but if I am lucky I might get an M3D for the same price as long as it doesn't sell before Friday. Every time a good Technics deck appears I am halfway between paychecks but I can't complain, as a young civil engineer I don't know many other people my age who can even think about buying turntables.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D GREAT to see you again!!! How do you do? Very happy to hear from you!!... Don't worry, don't worry....inverse paranoia: the universe is setting up a superb unit for you at the right time!! :-D . I pray for you my friend!!!! A mint SL1200Mk3/3D/5 coming your way!!

[@Schnauzer-2]

Hello Ian ! Thank you to you and your wife for this video. You are living in High End Audio Paradise. Hugs !!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D hi!! and I had forgotten to answer your earlier question. Yes, my Mani is set at mainly 42dB and 48dB during the testing. Brother, I will do more to help dish out for hifi eye candies for you guys to see along the way. I will do a full video of all the Adelphi hifi stores within the next few months. Thank you so much for catching up my friend!! Best Regards to you and your family too :-D . ~ ian

[@Schnauzer-2]

Thank you Ian ! I wish you a Happy Sunday. Greetings to family !,,

[@dietchapstick7890]

I am using this as my primary cartridge right now. I found it had a long break in period (stiff suspension) and that it works better (verified with a test record) closer to 2g VTF than the manufacturer's stated nominal 1.75g. Additionally, the output of the cartridge is high and it optimally needs something like 34db of gain. Depending on what records you are playing you may have trouble with it if your phono preamp has more gain than that.

[@dixielandfarm]

How neat to see city streets being turned into a racetrack! These kind of stores are just non-existent anymore here in the States - even in the big cities... very neat to see this gear in a retail environment, Ian. I am excited to see the turntable shootout - I predict there won’t be a huge difference, despite the legendary love for the 1200.

[@snowpuppy77]

Now that is my kind of shopping mall! Exited for your next review bro! In less than 3 weeks my Dad and I will be at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2018 in Denver Colorado. We went there for the first time last year. Really enjoyed the atmosphere at this show. Really looking forward to this year's show! Always see lots of amazing turntables. Will be specifically looking to learn more about phono stages.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother Blake!! I hope your father had a great time with you in Omaha lately!!! AND GOING with you TOGETHER to RMAF2018 again tooooo!!!! :-D I CAN'T WAIT TO hear your update and findings and experience with the Spatial ME Triode Masters with your Schiit Ragnarok amp!! :-D

[@snowpuppy77]

The update I gave on the Spatial M3 TM in your last video still holds. I will say that the trial period is up in a little over two weeks and I do not think there is anyway I can go back to my old Paradigms. I have been buying so much new music lately that my wife had to do an intervention and ask me to slow down a little bit. It is really a testament to how much I am enjoying music with the Spatials. Especially classical music which was the weakest part of my old speakers. There are many speakers that just do not satisfy when it comes to classical music or acoustically recorded music in general. Spatials satisfy with classic so much I find that I am listening to it more than ever. That said they still do great with rock and jazz. Played a reissue LP of Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here and it had a 3D soundstage like I have never heard before with Floyd. The only exception would be a pair of very large and pricey Martin Logan electrostats I once heard which also sounded open and 3D with Floyd. Will keep you posted and let you know how the Spatial room sounds at RMAF2018.

[@markt1815]

Hello Ian:Thanks for the video. That is a very impressive audio mall to walk through, looking at MBL and Avant Garde speakers through the windows; would love to see this as well. Its getting harder and harder to find independent high end stores in the US and basically impossible to find anything like this. On a separate note; may I suggest a recording for listening pleasure or testing (if you haven't already heard of it). Its called Die Rohre ("the tube" in German). All recording and mastering is done on analog/tube equipment. The sound is simply amazing. Available on Amazon.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Mark!! :-D OKAY Die Rohre it is :-D thanks for telling me about it!! "all recording and mastering is done on analog/tube equipment" Roger that buddy!!! :-D . Very nice of you!! Warmest regards to you and your family in the U.S... and have fun. Peace.

[@TheBudgie29]

Hi Ian.I would Love to go to Singapore one day. What a Place, And the Mall WOW!. We don't have anything like that here In the UK No more You are Truly the best. Thanks for Sharing Your Experience with Us and giving Us a In-site to the Audio World there. Keep the Video's coming can't wait for the Rega/Technics shoot out. Thanks My Vinyl Buddy. Stay Safe.

[@HiViNywschannel]

..and brother continue to allow your MP-150 to handle those explosive parts at your "Fanfare for the Common Man" never before handled well by other carts in your arsenal! ;-D . ... really happy to hear just a month ago that you are playing more records now than ever!! Brother in Britain, warmest regards and thank you very much for coming by and lending your voice and support again. We guys make a great vinyl community worldwide :-D . See you soon Brother.

[@L.E.55472]

Woop woop road trip! Hello Ian and family👋🏻👋🏻 oh my my Ian I would never come outta that mall!!😊😯....ahhhhhh heavenly all that beautiful equipment......reel 2 reel 😋 yum..... hahahahaha a little teaser there my friend happy wishes to all- Lis

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Sister Elizabeth!!! :-D wow great to see you again!!!! Great to always see you doing well in your life and doing your best for us. You know, that energy of yours that I always speak of and admire. I hope I can be half as good as you, and that will be some a big achievement for me. More lovely Tees from you as always Sister!!! We keep on clocking our mileage ;-D Warmest Regards, ~ ian

[@L.E.55472]

HiViNyws channel wow 😲 a pinned comment......I’m truly humbled.... hello to the family👋🏻

[@irvegriffiths8256]

Hi Ian - hello to you fellow vinyl fanatic! I love all your reviews and off the back of them have purchased a Goldring 1006 to fit on my Rega P2 - I really love it! I'm really looking forward to your review of the 1042 (and possibly with some thoughts regarding the 1022GX?) as I plan at some point to fit an upgraded stylus. I'm also interested in whether you think the Schiit Mani would be a better phone pre than the one in my new Cyrus One amp...? Happy listening!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy!!! Heh yes!!! The 1022, the 1006....the 1042!! I have just finished intensively running in the 1042 over a week...and i must say yes it is a brilliant cart indeed!!! Especially if you are staying in the U.K. where the prices of Goldring carts are the cheapest (by a long mile) than the rest of the world where we have it. Your 1006 body is the same as the 1022 and the 1042, and hence once your stylus/cantilever wears out...you can easily get a superb upgrade with the 42 stylus or 22 stylus... Brother, I have not heard the Cyrus One phonocircuit...but I am confident the Mani would beat it. If one factor in the fact that schiit sells direct, and that if the Mani had not been sold direct from manufacturer to customers online, the Mani would be marked up 2-3 times to pay for the stocking fee in the distributor/retailer from various countries, plus to pay for the retailer's profits, plus to pay for the retailer's shop staff salaries, plus to pay for the retailer's rental fee for his shop space. The Mani would hence easily cost a US$600 if sold through the "normal" business route. In any case, one friend called "Saul Hyman" had concurred with me too, and had written his comments, that his Mani, beats his Lehmann Black Cube SE2 (US$1,100) phonostage. His message was posted on my chief Schiit Mani review :-D Happy listening to brother!!! Thank you for your kindest comments and words of support!! ENJOY YOUR P2 + 1006!!!!!

[@irvegriffiths8256]

I feel honoured my brother with your reply! Thanks for your wisdom - Schiit Mani has been out of stock here recently, but the distributor says they should be back soon.... Agreed on the Goldring - I think on my system there would not be a huge difference between the 1022 and 1042. Thanks so much for introducing me to the soldering family :-) If I can help you here from the UK at all, please, please ask. Thanks again for your reply. Blessings, Irve

[@edwardbarr1533]

Can’t wait for Essex versus Osaka!!!!!! I love aflutter but I don’t know what to put my money on Ted

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Ted :-D great to see you again! Sorry for my late reply!.. how have you been? My wife and i will be visiting my mother-in-law in Japan in a week's time.

[@shaunboden6951]

Iv'e said this before but i'll say it again that your skyline is fantastic, you guys really make an effort over there : )

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother Shaun thank you for coming by again!... and great to see you Buddy!!! AND please send my love to your furkid Daisy too!!

[@shaunboden6951]

HiViNyws channel Daisy says Hello : )

[@markdrukenbrod9475]

Hi Ian. Wow -- I was never on a F1 course before! Thank you for the tour and the peek at audio stores there. I miss that type of retailing here in the US -- to come even close to seeing this level of equipment, I have to drive an hour to Philadelphia or hop on a train to Manhattan. I look forward to the upcoming shoot-out, most reviews are saying the Goldring is a very solid cartridge. I had to think of you earlier this week -- I scored an Electro Research A75 amp to go with my (favorite) EK 1 preamp, both were made in Singapore. I'd been hunting one for several years. Best regards to you and yours from here in PA.

[@HiViNywschannel]

OMG!!! I didn't know John Iverson had them made in Singapore :-D !!!! Thank you for telling me!! What a legend, mystical character with lots of stories around him!! And.... *CONGRATULATIONS* :-D to you for scoring the A75 to go with your EK1!!!!!!!!! Warmest Regards to you and your family too in PA!!!

[@sidvicious3129]

Ian, I picked up two new phono stages for a second system, the Audio Alchemy PPA-1 and the newer version of the SimAudio 310LP. I'm keeping one and it's probably the Audio Alchemy due to the price drop. If you ever get the chance to try out the Audio Alchemy, I think you will like it and right now it's priced from $1795, down to $799 at an online store called Audio Advisor. It's a simple design with no OP Amps and it has a different way of adjusting the Impedance with a Multimeter and adjustment knobs so that you can fine tune in the Impedance, but it's 1-1000 and 47K as the default. Moving magnet is 45db and MC is 66db with both RCA and balanced XLR outs. The settings for the gain are either 45db or 66db, period. The SimAudio is more of a neutral sounding unit with an extra 6db of gain if you use XLR and it has the typical plastic pin adjustments. Michael Fremer reviewed the Alchemy and used it on Analog Planet. The price drop made the Alchemy a steal and when you go to your local dealers see if they have one the parent company is Elac.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Buddy!!!! Brilliant!!! 👋😄👍you are so nice to share this with me, with all of us!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! It is 7:10am here in Singapore and I feel excited reading a message here by a dear friend!!!! I am getting into AudioAdvisor now-> AAPPA-1😋💻. What a beautiful way to start the morning🤗🌞😄!!!!! Thank you Buddy!! And hope you're doing great and having a lovely time listening to it and swapping both in and out. So, update me again as to how things are (as it stands you'd be keeping the AA😋). Warmest regards Brother 👋😄✌

[@athurV1]

Hi Ian , hello to u & family , I'm particularly a big fan of matsushita Panasonic technics and the reel 2 reel was absolute mind blowing , I look forward to your sl1200 vs rega 3 test review , take care , from Arthur down under oz

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy! Hope you are doing well in Melbourne!!! Hehheh....I like the way you actually say "Matsushita Panasonic Technics"... so technically CORRECT!!! :-D

[@jackbailey5304]

Hello Ian, greetings from the UK! I am in awe of the amazing hifi stores in Singapore. Unfortunatly we don't have many of these brilliant places over any more, but I find solace in the fact that I can watch these great videos and enjoy a taste of what we otherwise don't have around here. Can't wait for the Rega P3/Technics SL1200 MK3 shootout! I wonder what one of these classics will win out? Thank you for your great service to the VC. Your brilliant reviews have really helped me get serious in to this brilliant hobby, and have definitely encouraged me to buy two great pieces of equipment, the Schiit Mani, and soon, the Nagaoka MP-110. Thank you very much and have a good day.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Yay dear Jack!!! THANK YOU for your energy too!!! I take heart that you have gotten the Mani and MP-110!!!! Such a permanent fixture in my home :-D . Legendary and modern classics.... we'll continue to enjoy much vinyl analogue bliss with them!!! Many more good yeeeaars!!!

[@gamesessions]

Thank you for all the videos - looking forward to this shootout :)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D I still remember your request, and hence i digged to get the actual previous message you had sent to me about a month ago: "...Hi Ian, great review as always. In one of your previous shootouts (which is how I came across your channel btw) you compared those new decks with the 2nd hand market and indicated that you preferred a 2nd hand SL1200/1210 overall - would you now say that this level of new TT like the P3 or Mofi surpasses that of the 2nd hand Technics? Or would you say that $1000 is generally better spent on a new TT rather than a 2nd hand one? Thank you as always for making these videos - I look forward to every single one :)" Brother!!!! YES!!! :-D let us do the 2nd hand SL1200 vs P3 this time!!!! Thank you for your kind time and friendship. We look forward to more vinyl fun!!!! Best Regards Buddy!

[@SupraWes]

Nice tour Ian, It was nice to see the F1 track under construction. Imagine if you had the road to yourself how much fun it could be. It is goot to hear you have picked up the Goldring E2 and E3 as well, I am curious how they perform based on your praise of the E1. Cheers my friend, be well, happy listening.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Buddy Wes :-D great to see you again!!! Onto your second MP-110 and yes, i will test out the E2 and E3 over the next few months as well :-D . Great to see you so regularly, and more tasty craft beer to you and your subscribers!!! Warmest Regards Buddy!!

[@andreaspapandreu5717]

Hi Ian! I wait a lot this comparation with Nagaoka mp 150 or Goldring 1006! Happy new year in 2019!🎉

[@carlosduran4990]

Hello again!! What do you think about the digitally remastered vinyls? Doesn't sound like the 80's vinyls. Thank you for your answer.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Brother...yes!... digitally remastered vinyl records... just broadly speaking, those 70s and early 80s generally sound much better than digitally remastered ones. Exceptions there are of course :-D... but you are right.

[@MrVinylObsessive]

Ah, the 1042! You know, i was a bit disappointed with mine at first. I had some sibilance issues, but a bit of time and patience compensated in the end, and now i'm becoming a fan of this old (and a bit ugly) model. The sound has enough "family resemblance" with the Eroica to make us recognize the Goldring sound, but each one has its own character. Looking forward for that P3/Technics duel. 👍

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Fellow YouTubing Vinyl Buddy!!!! THANK YOU for coming by!! Oooooh...your P3 and Eroica LX. :-D a friend of mine also find it "ugly"... but I find it actually nice!!!! The Gold colour ring and "Goldring" words in front is very well done, and looks classy in its glowing reflection on a backdrop of Pocan black. I like the aesthetics of it (and the 1000 series) indeed!!! Let us toast to our vinyl love :-D!!! Thank you for indulging us with your 1042 and Eroica LX!!!! Madeleine Peyroux lately you have been, leisure-ly and pleasure-ly ;-D

[@MrVinylObsessive]

One of my subscribers said the 1042 looks like a duck! LOL Well, it's the 80s aesthetics. In a certain way it's sober than today's models like the ATs with their brash colours, or the Ortofon Bronze with their diamond shape lines. I actually like the Eroica style with its simple vertical lines, and the plain body with no features. In fact, i like it so much that i used it on my channel's photo. 😄 Generally speaking i prefer sobriety, too! Speaking of sobriety, yes, i like to listen to Madeleine Peyroux very much! 😉

[@HiViNywschannel]

Listening to your Bill Withers now as I type. I have been letting your videos run and play lovely music one after another for the past hour as I reply all our fellow friends' comments :-D!!! Yes, amongst other parallels drawn: the 1042 looks like a duck-bill, like a slipper. etc... :-D heehee... to me, i like it. Regarding the simple lines of the Eroica, yes sombriety and class indeed. Thumbs up to your channel photo!!! :-D . May you have a lovely Sunday Rui!!!

[@HitsTownUSA]

Hi there, I am interested in purchasing a Goldring 1042. Can you please elaborate on what steps you took to eliminate the sibilance issue? was it a combination incorrect alignment/azimuth errors?

[@dazsquires9651]

Great video 😊 I have to get back to Singapore again, it's been too long 😊

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother, you are welcomed!! Drop me a message when you are here :-D!!!!

[@jonathancowy]

Hi Ian, Greetings from Taiwan. Love your reviews and lead me to go vinyl (again) after 40 years. Quick question, Before I order, is Goldring 1042 compatible with Mofi decks. I have the Ultra and recon its the same specs as Studio. Not familiar with mass, compliance etc. and afraid it won't work with the Ultradeck tonearm. Thanks buddy!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Jonathan 👋😄👍hello! Thank you for coming by to chat me up! Congratulations for getting the UltraDeck, and yes the superb 1042 is compatible with the UltraDeck. Go ahead. Most important is how smooth the tonearm is, how little freeplay the tonearm is....all down to the bearings and hub assemblies. Compliance is not the most important don't worry Brother🤗🙏😄👌👌👌enjoy your vinyl analogue weekend Brother and take time to set up your 1042 soon🌈😄🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@jonathancowy]

@@HiViNywschannel Cheers buddy🎶👍

[@mrpositronia]

I'd like to know the differences between the 1006, 1012GX, 1022GX and 1042. I really need to replace my broken 1006 now. I don't expect you to know, Ian. It's a rhetorical question. But looking forward to the shootout you mention in the description. :)

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Buddy :-D... i am sorry for my 6 days' late reply to you. Brother, I apologize to you as I do not know the differences in sound between the 6, the 12, the 22 and the 42, coz I only have the 1006 and the 1042 on hand. i love them both a lot. The 1042 is extremely good!!!! I have not done A-B on the 1042 vs the MP-200 as yet, but I can say the 1042 is a keeper for me and will be providing me many hours of extreme vinyl playback quality :-D !!! Really good!!!! Warmest Regards my friend, and may you have a good restful and rewarding Sunday out with family and friends!! ~ ian

[@mrpositronia]

@@HiViNywschannel thanks Ian. I think I will save a bit more and get the 1042. Best wishes to you. :)

[@8September1610]

So, when we can finaly see comparison Goldring 1042 vs Nagaoka mp-200?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Yes Buddy! That will be quite a MASSIVE shoot-out. Massive. I will get to it my friend. Brother, may I ask, do you reside in the U.K. where Gokdeing prices are super attractive, or elsewhere in EU, NA, Asia? I guess EU?🤗

[@gheorghecristian1705]

HiViNyws goldring 1042 or Nagaoka Mp200?

[@gheorghecristian1705]

Which one is Better?

[@neandrewthal]

this^

[@q8ymhd]

Can't wait for compare with Nagaoka MP-200 😍😍🙏🏻

[@gsherlock]

Ian my friend, thats an amazing mall. Technics v Rega is a much anticipated comparison as I already have my own thoughts given that I've owned both of them. I did notice a difference between the way a direct drive and belt drive deliver music and although they both have their strengths on balance I do prefer one over the other.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother Gavin :-D hope you enjoyed seeing your own Acutus model displayed at Sammy's store!!! That turntable always remind me of you :-D... I am running the auditions with the MP-200 first and later the Goldring 1042 (after running it in)!! I can't wait to know and discover!!!!! Thank you for telling me that you did own both of them before!! Enjoy your Line Magnetic, SME, Shelter 9000!!!!!!!!!

[@牧園-m4x]

Great idea of comparing P3 and SL-1200mk5. It would be the event I really want to know since I own both P5 and Mk5. Have you thought about comparing MP-200 to MP-500?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear David :-D !!!! Great to see you again!!! Your message to me two months ago: "...Ian, Thank you for great review. I want you know I’ve been watching every videos you posted here. Because of your honest reviews, *I’ve bought a Technics SL-1200Mk5(from eBay Japan). Mani, and Nagaoka MP-110. Now I listen to my analog system everyday and enjoyed it greatly! I will get a MP-200 soon.* " SO yes Buddy!!!! Let us have a shoot-out with the P3! The SL1200Mk5 is one turntable i will always cling onto in my vinyl journey. Let's continue enjoying this legendary deck. Hi five!!!!

[@MrStingraybernard]

I’ve never seen so many or as nice stores like that in my USA

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Ron :-D great to see you again so soon and ever so regularly!! Thanks for your friendship and support for the past two years!! Your first message to me was two years ago! :-D

[@Alan_Always]

Hi Ian! What I find very interesting about your visits to Adelphi Mall is that when I see all of the audiophile equipment and so many small shops under one roof, I wonder - are there so many people wanting high-end audio equipment in Singapore? Of course, there are audiophiles everywhere - but are there enough consumers for 38 stores under 1 roof to survive? Maybe in a future video, you can give us a quick tour of the 6 record stores in the mall? Thank you, Alan

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D with TWO SL1200s!!! Thank you for catching up! How are you!? :-D hahahah...yes... indeed... these stores are pretty stable for many years, and some are expanding :-D...taking up more and more shop spaces. I am happy that they are doing well and going from strength-to-strength. I will do the full video feature of all the stores within the next few months. It takes planning and preparation :-D... so, really thank you for this huge encouragement!!!! I need it!!! Warmest Regards and have a lovely week my friend. You can just catch up anytime, my friend.

[@nigelgauntlett582]

Just got a nice price on the1042 , but can also get the 2400 for the same price ! What do you think?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D !!! Thank you for coming back!!! Hehheh!!! The 2400 vs the 1042? Gosh my friend...i am really sorry, coz I do not have the 2400 for listening. I only have the 2100. Apologies.... I read that you have a "nice price" on the 1042.... i think you should go for it!!! It is very, very good.... what with that FGS! I highly recommend this cartridge.

[@Ewertinio]

Thank you for showing us the nice things! Stay audiophile! What is your camera equipment?

[@Chudhole]

Stereo equipment stores used to be everywhere here in Pittsburgh. Now we have limited options. Most focus on home theater. Quick question Ian if you have limited space and need your turntable and surround sound to be one unit, have you looked at or reviewed any receivers?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Buddy Ken from Pittsburgh! :-D thank you for catching up!!! How do you do? :-D Congratulations for your getting your SL1200!!!! Apologies as I have not done any receiver indepth listening.... receivers make an absolute great choice!!! ooohh..those Luxmans...make me drool... those classic Marantz ones....ah....... :-D . Tell me about your experience with them, no matter how many you've heard or knew about in your journey thus far? Any recommendations too?

[@vinylexplorer9817]

Can't wait to see Rega and Technics fighting here... Really interesting. In one side we have the minimalist style against that solid rock dj kinda thing turntable. The SL1200Mk5, in my opinion, has the advantage of having a lot of features, so if we add that to the final decision, the P3 has to win in all those "sound-quality" categories... and that may be a though fight for Rega... Anyways, both are legendary tables, and they were supposedly designed for different costumers needs and preference. That wont be an "apple to apple" comparison in my opinion, but I'm really excited to see the outcome. Cheers

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother :-D !!! Sorry i am a day late in replying you. ...hehhehhheh...yes... not really an "apple to apple" comparo, but yes too many friends here have asked me to do this, that this has become a solid: comparison prospect and exercise :-D!!! Me too, excited!!!! WE shall all find things out very soon... i have just completed running in the Goldring 1042 last week, and thus now 30%-to-halfway through in my auditioning. Working hard, swapping in and changing and listening, through 2-speaker stereo and through the sound files recorded through the superb Schiit Jil ADC. Give me another two weeks, the results will be out. Warmest Regards my friend, and thank you so much again :-D for coming by and writing in so many refreshing notes!!! Thank you!!!!

[@brnwrck]

Can't wait for the review. By any chance will you be in any interest on reviewing the DIY ultrasonic cleaning machine ? Been seeing them pop ups on Taobao / ezbuy / alibaba, would love to hear your take on it. Much love from Kuala Lumpur.

[@cristianmicu]

when you signed the papers I was looking at the cartridge box sitting on the very edge of that cabinet and you signing in an uncomfortable position with the hand almost touching the little box. you know what I mean?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Brother, explain to me🤗😄👌

[@imagesbyjonevan3890]

Hi, I dont see any reviews of the Goldring 1042. I picked up a Nagaoki 200mp based upon any of your reviews. I am trying to compare the 1042 vs Mp 200 vs ortofon black( got the the last for 300. What do u like? Listening to the first hour or so,, the Nagaoki sounds strange. The highs are tinny, if thats a word to describe it..

[@HiViNywschannel]

Tinny? 😄😄😄 not sure about that but thank you for your chipping in! I tune in to the MP200 and 1042 for great bass And BODY!!!!!!!

[@imagesbyjonevan3890]

@@HiViNywschannel i think it sounds much better now..breaking in and my vertical tracking might of been off.. turn high freq down on my EQ..

[@HiViNywschannel]

@@imagesbyjonevan3890 I'm on neutral on my amp (anyway untunable😁) with the 1042 and MP200. Just sold my black. Can't compare. Thank you Buddy for chatting up!🌿☘🌿may you and your family be safe and healthy, well and happy🏡🎶🎶🎶

[@HonestSonics]

I have just booked flights to see my partner's family in Singapore over Christmas, will definitely put a day aside to explore these amazing audio stores if possible. Is there one record shop that is a must visit for someone who likes Jazz and electronic/ambient music? Many thanks for the work you do on this channel! Tom

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Tom :-D wow okay!!! Lovely!!! If you do come by Singapore, do proceed to Adelphi Mall... 38 audio stores and 6 vinyl stores: four on the 3rd storey, two at the basement. Memory Lane at basement, may look a bit small, but is a favourite hangout for cratediggers for jazz and more....please go there.... shipments come by ever so often. Prices are great. The boss is good too! Easy going and helpful :-D Let me know again, my email is [e-mail] Warmest Regards Buddy :-D!!

[@HonestSonics]

Great, thank you. In London there are some good shops dotted around but none concentrated in one place like this. Thanks for the tips :)

[@300DBenz]

(Starts drooling at Maserati ( 3:00 ). Sees all that high end equipment, continues drooling and doesn’t stop until the Rega is set down) I should know by now to put on a bib before watching these store visit videos.

[@jazzman7916]

It was one year ago. When finally will be review of Goldring 1042 vs Nagaoka mp200?????

[@annabengtsson7000]

Hi Ian! I am really impressed by your thorough tests and reviews. Great work! I would love to know what you think of the Goldring 1042. Have you had time to listen to it yet? I am just about to purchase a new cartridge for my Edwards Audio tt1 mk2, which is essentially a tweaked Rega planar 2. It has an At 95e cartridge but I want to get something better. I am considering either the G1006, the G1042 or the Nagaoka 200, or perhaps the AT VM 740 or AT VM 540. I currently have the basic Rega Phono mini which you have reviewed. Just wondering which cartridge you would recommend as you have tested most of the equipment and cartridges. Many thanks! Anna

[@progste]

I was curious to see your thoughts one the 1042 vs the 1006, but it seems you never published a review of it, did something go wrong?

[@HiViNywschannel]

The 1042 is safe and doing great with me....but in the tough economic times.... I thought it better to delay the review of the more costly items.... many people aren't doing well....and I feel for many of my fellow vinyl brothers.... Thank you Buddy for coming by and sharing your concern for me. May you and your family be well and happy safe and healthy my friend💪🤗👍🎶🎶🎶

[@progste]

@@HiViNywschannel maybe it's strange but in these difficult time videos like yours have helped me keep a positive attitude, even when they are about things too expensive for me right now :)

[@jocyvarkey862]

Hi Ian. How are you? May I seek your kind help? I just installed Nagaoka MP-500 cartridge on to my Audio Technica AT-LP 120 USB. I connected the Phono out to my Schiit Mani and from Mani on to Tuner in on my Audio Research SP-16 preamp. I have to increase the volume up to the half mark to listen to music. Am I making a mistake in the connection somewhere? I cannot connect directly to my monoblocks from the Mani because I’m using other sources like CD player. Please help, Ian. I will be forever grateful.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Brother!!! Sorry it has taken me 3 days to reply you here....!!... Brother, brother, i hope you are okay... yes connect the phono out to your Schiit Mani with Gain 1 and Gain 2 set to 42dB. You can also try 48dB. Please help yourself to some great sound coming up!!!! Let me know if you are okay :-D

[@sam66hazmal]

Hello Ian, have you done a review video of the Goldring 1042 cartridge. I am in process of looking to upgrade my cartridge am interested to know how the Goldring 1042 compares to a Nagaoka MP200. Many thanks, I really enjoy watching your HiFi videos. I’ve done many videos on my channel that focus on my HiFi journey. Thanks again.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D thank you for catching up!!! Yes the 1042 is fantastic!!!but i have yet to compare it A-B with the Nagaoka MP-200.... apologies!.... Brother I am really sorry with my delay...i am just too busy with all the projects. I also understand that where you stay in the U.K., Goldring cartridges are really affordable!!!compared to the rest of the world.

[@sam66hazmal]

HiViNyws channel that’s ok Ian and thank you for getting back to me. Keep up the great work you are doing with the channel, your videos are fantastic and interesting. You also have shown some great vinyl records too which has opened my ears to new music which I too am enjoying here. Than you again

[@h2vinyl]

Ian, I knew it! I knew you were an F1 driver! Just admit it! xD Its really cool to see around Singapore and visit areas with you (and live vicariously through you). Please keep it up! Man, all that beautiful audio equipment. :) Always look forward to your videos. Take care my friend! -Brad

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear BUDDY BRAD!!! :-D . How have you been!??! :-D Hi five!!! Great to see you my friend.... Hope everything's been great between Ron and you too. Do help me send my best regards to him and his family, AND his vinyl collection!!! I will plan a thorough walkabout and look-in to all the 38 audio stores in Adelphi Mall within the next few months. Thank you for your kindest encouragement always!! I wish for you good health and pleasant spinnings Brother!!! ~ ian.

[@h2vinyl]

I sure will. I believe Ron's birthday is coming up soon (Sept 30) and I'll be sending him some vinyl. Shh, don't tell him... I hope to keep it a secret. I'll give him greetings from you when I see him next. :) I look forward to your store tours and will try to keep the drooling to a minimum (or at least keep it somewhat contained). You have my encouragement any time and thank you for your blessings Ian. Be safe on the road as you continue to drive those F1 racers. ;-D Take care brother!

[@XjunkieNL]

Hey Ian. I think Kimi Raikonen passed you on the track :) Cool footage. I have my eye out for a second hand pair of AudioNote, but first have to audition them. All the best to you and your family. /Paul

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dearest Buddy Paul, thank you for catching up with me!!!!! YES I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU HEARING YOU HAVING AN EYE FOR THE audionote speakers (snell design). They are just outstanding. And crazily outstanding value for money when compared to speakers of the same price and even 75% more. They are the perfect match for our Lebens too. The sound is brilliant, outstandingly clear, musical, delectable, delicious, dynamic, coherent and musical....just crazy and mesmerizing. Every time i switch this pair on....i shake my head in disbelief.... just crazily great, great superb sound.... Sorry Paul... i am just too excited for you :-D!!! hi five!!! Warmest Regards to you and your family too brother Paul. Catch up with me or call me, message me, anytime.

[@batman.darthmaul]

Does Technics still make reel to reels, or was that a refurbished unit??

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy from SF ocean now!!! :-D Yes you are right, it is a refurbished unit. Reel-to-reel has interested me a year ago, but that interest has dropped, because the amount of maintenance that has to go into tape decks are just too much. And software wise, those new audiophile quality ones go for a few hundred dollars each. Each tape reel can only last 200 plays or so before tape wear sets in. Hardware wise.... need a lot of expertise to adjust tape head azimuth, etc, etc...just too much for me to stomach. It may be the holy grail of analogue playback, but it comes at a cost, a big one, and lots of headaches to go along with :-D, unless i myself is a very technical person with all the tools. Correct me if you think otherwise and enlighten me :-D

[@batman.darthmaul]

HiViNyws channel I used to own a Nakamichi DRAGON cassette deck back in the day and even that required a fair amount of maintenance. I think reel-to-reel requires even more, but I've never actually owned one. Always been curious, though. I agree it would be the ultimate in sound, at least for material that was originally recorded in analogue. The weather is very cool up here in SF, even during the summer. If you are near the coast, 70 degrees Fahrenheit is about the hottest it gets. It's great!

[@HiViNywschannel]

@@batman.darthmaul Thank you Brother....that's nice to hear your reply, your experience with the Dragon!!!.. gosh...then that R2R machine must require even more... luckily I stayed away. 🏖🌈great weather then in SF and enjoy the cooler weather now my friend!

[@batman.darthmaul]

HiViNyws channel Well, with R2R, it's actually easier to clean the heads and other things because everything is so much bigger than a cassette deck. It's easier to get to everything. I don't really know how much maintenance would be required though since I never owned a unit.

[@FreeSpirit-b7o]

Ian.. fab, but I am lost; can't see any review you have done with the Nagaoka MP200 VS the Goldring 1042, yet you do use both with the deck shoot out? So, I have the Technics SL-1200 MKII, and never used by a DJ. I bought it as old/new stock (never used) about 15 years back, so careful play, and always used Nagaoka MP200 (did try the MP150 and found that fine, too) didn't like the MP300, ad way over priced, but what about the Goldring 1042? I note you compared the 1006 to the MP150, so would you say the 1042 is better or as good as the MP200? My main complaint with the Nagaoka range is they wear out fast! 100 to 300 hours max, whereas the Goldrings are more like 500 to 800.

[@yesther9506]

Hello Ian, my first comment however a long-term fan here :) Can you please let me know when we can expect your review of 1042? I have now MP-200 but thinking of adding another cart to my herd, I am strongly considering 1042 or AT-VM740ML, what do you think? Another option is just to save some more until I can afford MP-500, but you know how it is in our hobby, buying stuff brings so much joy :) Anyway thank you for a great work!

[@ob9889]

Hey, could you make an installation tutorial?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Hi Brother🤗!!... I have done a few of them👋😄, you can view them int he first section of my channel homepage. Please help yourself my friend!... Thank you for coming by🙏🎶🎵🎶🎶

[@nigelgauntlett582]

Hey! How’s the 1042 working out ?

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy Nigel :-D great to see you again!! Yes, the 1042... YOUR 1042, and MP-200!!!! Lately i have been busy with helping my furkid Mokobaby through her rehabilitation after the operation ("TPLO" operation) done for her ruptured cranial cruciate ligament of her right hind leg.... I really hope to get to reviewing the excellent 1042, in good perspective comparing to, the MP-200, and more. Really appreciate your kind help catching up!!! ANd yes, HOW IS YOUR FREYA and VIDAR !?!! :-D Let me know if you've scored them home!! Warmest Regards my friend! ~ ian.

[@nigelgauntlett582]

HiViNyws channel Sorry to hear about your little dog’s problem ! Believe me I’ve been through that with one of my dogs too. He made a great recovery after the same surgery ( just can’t run around like he used to ; wth a big dog you have to be careful) The one in the picture is my other Bullmastiff he is only a pup! Well the world of an audiophile has made crazy turns since I got the 1042 ! A couple of friends enticed me into an incredible good trade ; I’m now the owner of a MP500 with a spare stylus

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Would you recommend buying goldring 1040 ?

[@HiViNywschannel]

1042. Highly recommended🤗💪😄👍 Thank you Brother Andreas!

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

I found dual player with GR 1042 for 80 euro!

[@dietchapstick7890]

One more thing: if you are going to set the SRA using a microscope, be aware that you can't just draw a line down the center of the stylus tip with your software. The geometry of the Gyger stylus is different than most and the line should be drawn at the back of the stylus.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D . thank you for letting me know :-D . Yes I have drawn the line at the back of the stylus instead of the centre!!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH MY FRIEND!!!!! :-D . Best Regards Buddy!!! I really appreciate your constant sharing and resourcefulness. Thank you indeed. :-D wishing you lots of lovely evenings with your Goldring 1042!!!

[@neandrewthal]

I'll bet 1042 Vs. MP-200 would take some careful comparing in the eventual review video.....but can it beat MP-150 easily?

[@sidvicious3129]

Hey Ian, you guys have a ton of Audio stores there, how much does it cost to just lick the glass, but for real, you are one of the few guys on KZbin that has truly earned your viewers. You are around some of the finest gear in the world, how many stores are in that mall alone and are there enough stores there that could take up a whole day just looking around. I truly hate that Avid doesn't have any US online stores that I could find to do business with. Technics Reel to Reel, stop it Ian, just stop it, I'm about to faint over here, we only see reel to reel in the movies or at The Audio conventions or trade fest, type of places. That looked like MBL equipment there, wow, just wow, that particular pair of speakers, I would love to here. You don't do click bate, you either have it or you don't, which is what we like and your views are honest and taken from a simple man's perspective and an audiophile. Can't wait for the review have you ever heard or tried the Nagaoka MP-500?

[@NickP333]

Hahaha! I noticed the reel to reel too and also thought, wtf?! Why don’t we have places like that in the states. Ive got a few audio stores but they’re almost 2 hrs away from me, not in the local mall!

[@mrsp709]

Hey Ian, you thought about a good microphone for your reviews and interviews? It would be pure joy to understand you better soundwise, besides this, thank you again for your trustworthy reviews. Im following your work since years, learned a lot and now its time to say thank you!

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy :-D thank you for your feedback and kind comments!!! We catch up more often... :-D . what are your tools currently used in realizing and producing vinyl music infiltrating your home?

[@mrsp709]

Thank you for the quick reply Ian! My backround is Djing, so thats why i have a big pile of needles, all kind of. But since i began to cut my own vinyl records, mixing and mastering music, i got deeper into sound and quality. I watched your review of Nagaoka MP-110, gave it a shot and you were right again! Normally i never write comments or use social platforms. But watching you is so inspiring and i thought i have to share it with you. Im not into Star Trek, but live long and prosper unknown friend. :)

[@HiViNywschannel]

@@mrsp709 oh wow!!!! I am speaking with a DJ master! Thank you Buddy! Lots of needles...and headshells💪😄🎵🎶🎶! Indeed the MP-110 is brrrilliant! I am using the Schiit Jil as the ADC in my channel sampling of music...just fyi. May we all live long and prosper🖖 my friend 🌞🎵🎶!!!

[@froidd758]

Hi Ian. What happen to your channel brother! I always look forward to your reviews everytime. I hope your doing OK and keeping HiFing...if that's even a word.

[@anthonyanello1244]

ian, what is that tall structure off in the distance at the beginning of your video? looks like an unfinished very tall bridge- looks cool! also, these guys at the dealer should be letting you borrow some of their merchandise for you to review! it will be good for their business. don't they know who you are? peace and all the best tony

[@HiViNywschannel]

Hi Buddy👋😄...good to see you again! Hope you've been doing well!! ...that tall building is the Marina Bay Sands building...with a SkyPark "bridge" that you mentioned 😄👌... anything new on your vinyl front?

[@anthonyanello1244]

Very cool building and interesting architecture! The gray cloudy day and the fact that it is situated on the waterfront reminds me of the old industrial grain silos on the waterfront of my old hometown of Buffalo, New York. Nothing new on the vinyl front, just enjoying the sound and the music- collecting some great vinyl. A local record store had a sealed Art Blakey album from 1960! Great music and sound! Enjoying lots of jazz and rock. Art Blakey, Dexter Gordon, Charles Lloyd as well as the more famous players- Davis, Coltrane, Rollins. Also discovered a record by one of my favorite artists Sonic Youth- even though I have most of their CDs i did not have "Jet Set Trash" and just bought the vinyl- sounds awesome!

[@TheMaxx111]

Do we get a review of the Goldring 1042?

[@keeferdog5617]

Hello Ian- Looking forward to P3 vs SL1200mk5 shootout! What’s the difference between the SL1200mk5 and the new SL1200GR? Is the GR worth the extra$$$ ???

[@NickP333]

Great question! Dying to actually hear one vs. the other. It kinda seems like the newer 1200’s are totally different decks but with almost identical looks and features to the older versions, which would make total sense from a marketing point of view.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Brian!! !:-D thank you for your emails and I have yet to reply your latest email. Apologies!!! What great journeys you've been sharing with me, thank you! Toast to our common vinyl hifi hobby :-D ...and Nick has been always so supportive and helpful to fellow friends!!! GR vs Mk3/5.... ooooo yes!... I would love to find that out too :-D Sorry i may not be able to get to a GR as it is too costly for me to acquire to include it in a shoot-out with the P6, UltraDeck and Concept decks :-D..... but really thank you for the suggestion and trust!

[@keeferdog5617]

Hi Ian, I know how busy you are. The vinyl community appreciates your extensive, thorough and honest reviews. We are ALWAYS looking forward to your next video review. You’re the best!!!

[@thespaceace2112]

Love looking at your beautiful city! Nothing like that here in Indy. At the start of this video there are 3 buildings with something going across the top of them. What is that place?? It's cool looking. Wish we had a mall here with 38 Audio/Video stores, I'd never leave. LOL. I was lucky enough to watch the F1 race at the Indianapolis 500 track back in 2002. Looking forward to the shootout.

[@HiViNywschannel]

Dear Buddy !!! :-D that building is the iconic building called Marina Bay Sands of Singapore...and with that pioneering "infinity pool"... woooo....Indianapolis 500!!!!!!!!!! Adrenaline!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope the P3 and SL1200 shoot-out will be useful for you too my Buddy!!! :-D Best Regards!!! A lovely Sunday for you and your family!