Reddit mentions: The best platters

Pictured is my Ortofon 2M Bronze, which I added to my setup roughly 6 months ago now. After spending half a year with it, I can confidently say it’s both the most dramatic upgrade in sound, as well as the most “sound value” per dollar spent.

I bought my Pro-Ject Debut Carbon, with the stock 2M Red and metal platter, in early 2015 and have made a few modifications to it and my set up in general since then. I was getting quite frustrated with the IGD from the Red, and wasn’t very happy with the overall sound, so I decided to move to the 2M Blue – picking up a Blue stylus for $200 (the cart body for the Red and Blue is the same so I was able to save some cash there). Around this time I also ditched the stock platter in favor of the Acryl-It for $100 (and a Pro-Ject record puck for $80). The Blue helped clear up most of the IGD issues I had with the Red, but even after getting past the “break-in” period I still felt the sound was a bit to “sterile” for my taste and began searching for the next step for a cart/stylus. I was relatively happy with the acrylic platter; my biggest desire was to help with static issues I was having and the platter upgrade definitely helped there. Not sure how much improvement in sound it made, but the reduced static and lack of need for a mat were welcomed. The record weight seemed to have helped reduce some resonance and picked up a bit of bass, and of course helped to flatten some records with minor warps. Around this time I also picked up a pack of vibrapods for ~$25; which helped further isolate the table.

So, at this point I had invested ~$400 in upgrades and was moderately happy with my sound, but was ready for a bigger jump. Enter the 2M Bronze.

I had narrowed my next cart choice down between the 2M Bronze, the AT4440mla, and a Goldring 1006. It came down to price and availability at said price, as I found an open-box (yet unused) 2M Bronze cart for $300 on ebay. A few weeks later I received it, mounted it, and was wowed immediately. Any minor traces of IGD leftover from the Blue were gone completely. The soundstage seemed wider, fuller, and more “colorful”. The music, as cliché as this may sound, sounded “musical” again. It handles surface noise like a champ, reducing some irritating pops and clicks to background noise. And on a well mastered album, it truly shines as each instrument has enough room to full breathe and be heard clearly. As time wore on and the stylus really opened up my initial excitement only grew. Now, about 6 months in, I am still as happy as I was on day 1. I’ve since sold my Blue stylus, recouping some of the initial upgrade costs.

In retrospect, I do wish I had skipped the Blue all together and gone straight to the Bronze. While I was able to sell the Blue at only a $50 loss, I just felt like it may have been unnecessary. That isn’t to say the Blue isn’t a good cart – because it is a perfectly fine piece. But it just wasn’t what I was looking for and I probably jumped the gun too early on the change from the Red. Overall, the Bronze is by far the best investment I made, followed by the record weight/acrylic platter and finally the vibrapods. Overall, I’ve put in a net $550 into my table and I’m reasonably content and don’t have any major upgrades for the table planned (the next move is either getting a second 2M Bronze when this wears out, or upgrading the table as a whole to a VPI Scout or something similar). Next up is the phono stage…thinking about adding tubes to the chain!

I apologize for the wall of text for those just looking for pictures ;-). Part of what prompted this post is simply my continued joy of having the 2M Bronze, but another was that I’ve had a few questions come in about upgrade paths and people on the fence between the Blue and Bronze (or other carts in similar ranges). So, in that second regard, I hope that helps a bit! Feel free to ask any questions about the carts or upgrades!

Edit: Bonus shot of the 2M series from Red to Bronze

I have the Pro-Ject DC Carbon (https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Debut-Carbon-DC-Black/dp/B00IIMXATU), which is even better with the upgraded platter (https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-ACRYLIT-Acryl-It-Platter-Upgrade/dp/B0097CY4NQ).

Absolutely love it, but for the lower price-range the LP120 is where it's at if you want new. My friend has one and it's pretty nice.

As he (Serariron) said, vintage stuff is great and can be found cheap, but then you might need to worry about fixing something up or making sure you have nice pre-amps and whatnot to go with it. So for ease and cost the LP120 is really the best choice.

I have one of these: Wilton Armetale Well and Tree Large Platter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00067AYKI/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_-Vb-Bb65296A4

Works really well and I like that it’s metal so it’s easier to clean up and don’t mind if meat / juices sit there for a while, vs with wood it’s best to get it cleaned up ASAP.

Pretty active eBay market for these as I don’t think they’re made anymore.

I’m sure like the other guy said there’s cheaper options. I went with these for the legs in a couple different sizes since my space is weird. And these for the boards. Super easy. The only thing I may add is to drill a hole in the board so the speaker wire can run right up from underneath and not around the side.

same here with the gaybro friends. Hilarious and unfiltered.

Yeah I would just like to see more new content, be that in form of unique stories, physique shots, programming, maybe even a kind of best practices sort of thing. Like for example - I want to get a chair with arm rests and one of those serving trays for a clean surface and a small lockbox to keep all my daily pinning supplies as well as a MTWTF pill box available but not in sight of roommates or family that comes over. That way I can use the arm rest to rest my arm on while pinning delts, quads, maybe even VG/glutes if i can finangle it and then put everything away and it look decent and be secure.

Little shit like that

I have to add to this thread. Not only are these the best eggs I've ever had, I continue to make them regularly. My sister turned me on to these little aluminum broiler plates that are absolutely perfect for this dish.

https://www.amazon.com/Winco-APL-12-Aluminum-Sizzling-Platter/dp/B001VZ6YN0/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=broiler+plate&qid=1573583453&sr=8-3

For the Pro-Ject tables, I'd recommend the acrylic platter rather than just the mat. This one is specifically designed for these tables and looks pretty nice. I have one and haven't noticed any static issues.

I store my loose pigment shadows in stackable party serving trays like these. You can find them at dollar stores, and they typically come in bright, electric colors.

The best I can find only seem to offer two compartments.

https://www.amazon.com/Rachael-Ray-Dinnerware-Collection-12-Inch/dp/B008PRKUQO/ref=sr_1_4?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1501802832&sr=1-4&keywords=divided+serving+dish+microwave

https://www.amazon.com/White-Porcelain-Divided-Serving-Platter/dp/B005POYEJE/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1501802915&sr=1-6&keywords=divided+serving+bowl

In that link I mentioned in my OP he mentions these sizzle pans. I thought they were normally cast iron like you'd get with your typical fajita order. Cast Iron would retain the heat much better in between rotating the pans in and out. I wonder if thats part of the magic?

i couldn't find the exact ones, it's easier to find if you don't need the drink holder.

https://www.amazon.com/Kingsford-Cup-Holder-Plate-count/dp/B01GF21P3W

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https://www.amazon.com/Great-Plate-Piece-One-Hand-Drink/dp/B07RZNV2DQ?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&psc=1

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https://www.amazon.com/Reusable-Plastic-Paper-Plate-Holders/dp/B01FG3UK9Q/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=paper+plate+holder&qid=1563658486&s=home-garden&sr=1-5

They are decorations for a serving dish that has little holes around the rim so each season or occasion can have their own little attachments. See this serving dish on amazon for an example.

Just bought one on Amazon!!

http://www.amazon.com/The-Taco-Tray-Serving-Austin-Abbott/dp/B000WXGE7I

The platter is clear acrylic but it sort of takes on the color of the vinyl a little .

I got it at https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-ACRYLIT-Acryl-It-Platter-Upgrade/dp/B0097CY4NQ

These are the ones I bought, although they show as unavailable on Amazon now.

Durable Packaging Disposable Aluminum Round Flat Serving Tray, 18" (Pack of 25) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001T1E7LC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AAWzCbVZYQZK7

Random ideas:

http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-40-Piece-Flatware-French-Rooster/dp/B00NU62W5W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450680279&sr=8-2&keywords=french+silverware+set

http://www.amazon.com/Decorative-Ceramic-Elegant-Serving-Platter/dp/B00SVXINJ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450679995&sr=8-2&keywords=high+tea

http://www.amazon.com/Disney-Parks-Beauty-Beast-Ceramic/dp/B00T2W3W1Q/ref=sr_1_43?ie=UTF8&qid=1450680065&sr=8-43&keywords=beauty+and+the+beast+tea+set

http://www.amazon.com/Dimensions-Needlecrafts-Counted-Stitch-Weekend/dp/B00120VIZ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450680165&sr=8-2&keywords=paris+cross+stitch

http://www.amazon.com/Pu-Platter-Hibachi-Set/dp/B004YWAGO0

It is, what it is.

mmm Wooden Steak

They could have just bought actual chrome plates though https://www.amazon.com/Maro-Megastore-Tableware-Birthday-T234L-4PK/dp/B07F2FFH2V?pf_rd_p=b27c6b9f-10c0-440e-af04-efdeaad05d30&pd_rd_wg=zeO48&pf_rd_r=G5GVSDNF2FE42MA6YV9M&ref_=pd_gw_cr_simh&pd_rd_w=8J43b&pd_rd_r=436b5ae2-204d-4114-824f-f5d457d21a1d

They have this on Amazon that could work:

2 Pack - Easter Candy and Nut Serving Container, Appetizer Tray with Lid, 6 Compartment Round Plastic Food Storage Lunch Organizer, Divided Snack Plate, Dish Platter w/Cover, 10-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K2LXB7D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8GJRCbB4NEE07

Does heavy duty foil stand up to a torch? The stuff I've got melted when I tried it, but I don't remember if it was heavy duty or not.
If I were really comitted to bringing the torch, I think I'd go with one of these bad boys.

Im Deutschen würde man die wahrscheinlich Würfeltablett oder Würfelteller nennen.

Unter den Begriffen finde ich aber nur Exemplare, die nicht deinen Vorstellungen entsprechen.
Sowas z.B.:


https://www.amazon.de/goki-W%C3%BCrfelteller-mit-5-W%C3%BCrfeln/dp/B000EGFM1C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504100773&sr=8-1&keywords=w%C3%BCrfeltablett


Ein Freund von mir nutzt ein Betttablett zum Würfeln


https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0052T5VJO/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b3Ni7dn_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=8DV6BAHNGSW57S1KBMAK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=3c94397f-9b68-589f-a403-8e95e295ba1d&pf_rd_i=3098770031


Du könntest auch mal schauen, ob du eine etwas größere Zigarrenkiste findest (z.B. auf Ebay oder bei einem Tabakladen).
Die sehen meistens nicht schlecht aus und da man sie verschließen kann, könnte man sie auch gleichzeitig zur Aufbewahrung der Würfel nutzen.