Same as my first turntable, except mine didn't have the wood - just metal. I still have it but need to get the belt fixed.
One of my tangentials from 1975 : (Is there a way to post small movie clips on imgur or another site just to show how it works?)
I got my new Universal tonearm installed last night. Holy cow, this one sounds so much better. I can play music really loud and there is no problem at all with low frequency isolation. It boogies no matter what I throw at it. Everything is much more detailed and dynamic too with nice improvements to the soundstage. I should have made this change years ago.
That is a serious looking table. I would like to hear how it sounds. I think we're in a similar range on cost (i.e. $15-20K). Correct me if I'm wrong.
Very cool. Between the TT, the new tone arm and all the isolation you have set up that's really an impressive set up. I think it's kind of interesting and cool that Clearaudio keeps their decks in this rage so understated.
They are also sending me a replacement armboard and it will be black with a beveled polished edge like the turntable plinth. Even though I have it mounted I can't use the VTALifter but I have to wait for the replacement armboard to take it off.
I see you’re running a Concerto cartridge. I have a friend who put a Stradivari on a VPI HW19/JMW and wow! These Clearaudio top of the line can make music, and their tracking ability is off the charts.
Yes, I have the Concerto V2 now. In 2019 I plan to upgrade it to a Stadivari or a Benz Micro Gullwing SLR (or maybe something else). No question though, the Concerto is a great cartridge.
Currently using a Rega P5 with GrooveTracer mods for original stereo and new LPs (stereo and mono)... For old mono LPs (and 45s) and 78s I use a restored Dual 1229...
WOW! some lovely turntables to see. I recently fitted an Audio Technica AT-1010 tonearm which has been upgraded internally to my Sony TTS-800.Its end game for me
What I don't understand, purely from an esthetic point of view, is why any TT manufacturer would design a deck where the platter is (partially) bigger than the base it is sitting on. That just doesn't work to my eyes, they are hurting from looking at your photos. That table would look sooo much better if the base was extended a few inches to the left.
