Anyone ever build a BIX

rho · 8th February 2005, 09:51 PM

Short questions:
Has anyone ever build a BIX TT from Acoustic Dimension?

How did you (dis-)like it?

To what commercial TT can you compare it?

Whould an SME IIIs be a nice arm on this TT?

Thanks for the answers!

Bas Horneman · 8th February 2005, 10:41 PM

Not yet!

Acoustic Dimension and myself (seperate entities to be sure) have been appointed distributor/dealer for the Netherlands.

My first order from Brian Cherry (http://www.diyhifisupply.com/)(The designer) was a BIX. I'm hoping that it will arrive before I go on holiday this friday.

I won't be able to tell you how it compares (listening wize) to other tables...Because I grew up with CD players.

As far as I am concerned, it can/should be compared with other turntables out there that have a seperate motor from the plinth, a high quality inverted bearing, and an acrylic platter. That would put it in the same category as the Scheu Cello and Clearaudio Champion. I am convinced that it should trounce a Rega P3, but the Rega holds it's own in renowned company apparently because of its PRAT (Pace Rythm And Timing)..

I believe Brian Cherry has voiced the BIX to be oustanding in this aspect as well, but it should better a P3 in all other aspects. Because it has the seperate motor pod and acrylic platter, which should (I often use this word if I have not directly compared two things) should be much quiter than the glass platter and the AC motor on the plinth of the P3.

The SME can be used as you can see if you browse a little after you've clicked on this link.. http://www.bottlehead.com/et/bix/bix.htm

I know that the BIX is supplied with 3 seperate armboards for the SME, REGA en Morch (Where have you ever heard of such a service with a TT at this price level!!!?? ;-)

Regards,
Bas

PS...you are welcome to come and listen to the BIX in my home....should you want to listen to it... I am going to try to bring it to the Dutch DIY day in Zutphen on the 17th of April, that would also be a good opportunity to come and listen. I have the standard Rega RB250 arm and will most likely use the Grado Black or Green (because I have them) Not sure yet which phonostage I will use.

rho · 9th February 2005, 07:36 PM

It would be nice to have a listen to it before I buy it.
But Zutphen is a rather long trip.

I've had a look at the pictures on diyhifisupply. Looks absolutly great.

Let me know how it sounds when you have assembled it.

Bas Horneman · 9th February 2005, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Let me know how it sounds when you have assembled it.

Will do!

rho · 13th February 2005, 11:33 AM

I think I will order one next week or the week after that.
I'm still not sure if I should get one with or without the Rega arm.

Isn't it a beauty?

Miniwatt · 17th February 2005, 12:39 AM

Any news on Bix???

Bas Horneman · 17th February 2005, 01:00 AM

I am currently on vacation, so unfortunately I don´t know if it has arrived yet. I suppose it will there when I´m back.

I´ll post some pics of the assembly process and obviously how it sounds...

Regards,
Bas

Saurav · 23rd February 2005, 04:21 AM

I've built one.

http://hometheatertalk.com/httalk/viewtopic.php?t=9024

Feel free to email me with any questions you might have. Also, check Audio Asylum, the Botlehead and DIYHiFiSupply forums. You'll find more discussion of this TT there.

8th February 2005, 09:51 PM	#1
rho diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Peer, Belgium	Anyone ever build a BIX Short questions: Has anyone ever build a BIX TT from Acoustic Dimension? How did you (dis-)like it? To what commercial TT can you compare it? Whould an SME IIIs be a nice arm on this TT? Thanks for the answers!

8th February 2005, 10:41 PM	#2
Bas Horneman diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Netherlands Blog Entries: 18	Not yet! Acoustic Dimension and myself (seperate entities to be sure) have been appointed distributor/dealer for the Netherlands. My first order from Brian Cherry (http://www.diyhifisupply.com/)(The designer) was a BIX. I'm hoping that it will arrive before I go on holiday this friday. I won't be able to tell you how it compares (listening wize) to other tables...Because I grew up with CD players. As far as I am concerned, it can/should be compared with other turntables out there that have a seperate motor from the plinth, a high quality inverted bearing, and an acrylic platter. That would put it in the same category as the Scheu Cello and Clearaudio Champion. I am convinced that it should trounce a Rega P3, but the Rega holds it's own in renowned company apparently because of its PRAT (Pace Rythm And Timing).. I believe Brian Cherry has voiced the BIX to be oustanding in this aspect as well, but it should better a P3 in all other aspects. Because it has the seperate motor pod and acrylic platter, which should (I often use this word if I have not directly compared two things) should be much quiter than the glass platter and the AC motor on the plinth of the P3. The SME can be used as you can see if you browse a little after you've clicked on this link.. http://www.bottlehead.com/et/bix/bix.htm I know that the BIX is supplied with 3 seperate armboards for the SME, REGA en Morch (Where have you ever heard of such a service with a TT at this price level!!!?? ;-) Regards, Bas PS...you are welcome to come and listen to the BIX in my home....should you want to listen to it... I am going to try to bring it to the Dutch DIY day in Zutphen on the 17th of April, that would also be a good opportunity to come and listen. I have the standard Rega RB250 arm and will most likely use the Grado Black or Green (because I have them) Not sure yet which phonostage I will use. __________________ Boatanchor amps forum My "adventures" in audio

17th February 2005, 01:00 AM	#7
Bas Horneman diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Netherlands Blog Entries: 18	I am currently on vacation, so unfortunately I don´t know if it has arrived yet. I suppose it will there when I´m back. I´ll post some pics of the assembly process and obviously how it sounds... Regards, Bas __________________ Boatanchor amps forum My "adventures" in audio

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9th February 2005, 07:36 PM	#3
rho diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Peer, Belgium	It would be nice to have a listen to it before I buy it. But Zutphen is a rather long trip. I've had a look at the pictures on diyhifisupply. Looks absolutly great. Let me know how it sounds when you have assembled it.

17th February 2005, 12:39 AM	#6
Miniwatt diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Den Haag	Any news on Bix???

23rd February 2005, 04:21 AM	#8
Saurav diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oregon, USA	I've built one. http://hometheatertalk.com/httalk/viewtopic.php?t=9024 Feel free to email me with any questions you might have. Also, check Audio Asylum, the Botlehead and DIYHiFiSupply forums. You'll find more discussion of this TT there.

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