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From the first disc played on the Technics SL-100C, a greater resolution was definitely audible compared to the previously tested Rega Plenar P1 Plus turntable (read the Rega review). The sound was more free and illuminated, which introduced more insight into details on a fairly wide stage of a well-defined stereo image. The dynamics in combination with system 2 used for the test had a clumpy bass that lacked mid-body. The drum snare didn't accentuate the rhythm enough, which was devoid of military order. The vocals sounded nice, although knowing the characteristics of the KEF LS50s, one could feel a slight withdrawal in the high range. Changing the loudspeakers from small LS50 monitors to floorstanding B&W DM 603 S3 definitely improved the amount of medium bass filling that was missing in the Kefs. The sound became more coherent, although in places the metal Bowers domes made themselves felt, which introduced quite a metallic unnatural overtone. Changing the interconnect from Pearl Consequence to the brighter sounding Erys Excellence cable introduced more air, depriving the sound of the abundance of bass that every turntable introduces. The sound gained additional colors that became better distinguished in the crowded stage of instruments. This sound started to appeal to me and my friend Wojtek, who was accompanying me during the tests. It's time to change components to a high end kit 1 consisting of a Naim split system. Naim introduced more discipline and emphasized the mid-bass that the Kefs lacked in the company of the REL subwoofer with system 2. The sound became more velvety and captivating. However, the excitement of low bass was missing because the Naim system lacked a subwoofer. Switching again to the B&W DM 603 S3 floorstanders added adequate filling in the low range. It was a really great sound that you wanted to listen to. Maybe it lacked the technical correctness known from good digital to analog converters, but the climate introduced by vinyl captivated me and my friend with its warm, sweet sound. The sound became noble with swinging instruments that sounded right and sweet. Technics in its premium class turntable introduced a candy-sweet atmosphere known from vinyl, which cannot be provided by a CD or high-resolution sound from a computer.