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A "house sound" among turntable manufacturers ?

Some Audiogoners have had the opportunity and good fortune to partake of "shoot-outs" or listening comparisons between various turntables. Others have had fairly long term experiences with several individual tables. I think it would be most informative, interesting and perhaps helpful if any of you could please share some of your impressions about the personalities of tables you have heard. Maybe some sort of consensus can emerge regarding a characteristic sound among competing brands. Some suggested areas for consideration might be: tending toward warm, neutral or cool; projected image size; softer or sharper presentation; midrange presence; top end extension; bottom end weight and extension; dynamic range; transparency and soundstaging. Thanks very much to all for your contributions.
opus88

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duffydawg
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Hi Opus88,

Just to get things started, please look at this site and see if this is the general direction you want to go:

http://www.audiorevelation.com/cre/information.php?info_id=8

Best regards,

Mark
duffydawg
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Hi Opus88,

The site I refered you to is a dealer who advertises here on Audiogon. I have found it interesting that they feel comfortable in making descriptive assessments for potential buyers shopping by the internet. I can not judge the comparative statements that they have made, but presume that it must be some help to some shoppers.

I have a Linn LP12 that I bought new in 1979 or 80. I have it upgraded with the Lingo power supply, Cetech subchassis, Graham 2.2 tonearm & armboard, Shelter 90X cartridge and Living Voices mat. It is sitting on a Target wall mount shelf bracket and Nuenace shelf. I use a Purist Audio Venustas tonearm cable to my pre-amp.

I like the sound, it is very natural, smooth, with good inner & transient details. I have shopped some other tables up to the price I paid for the Linn, and really like the Rega sound. I find it very much like the Linn, slightly reduced in both price and quality of sound. I have listened to Music Hall, and did not like it. I have listened to a Michele Gyro, and found it very smooth and accurate, but not engaging. I like the VPI Scout, finding many similarities to my Linn. The Scout has more dynamics, but also brings a little more surface noise to the party.

My Linn is still slightly ahead of the APL/Denon 3910 that I have, but the APL is now out for the latest updates.

I wish to replace the Linn. I am looking for a more solid bottom end, more dynamics, and even more inner & transient detail. I think I will end up with a high mass table, like a Galiber Design Gavia, TW Acoustic Raven One, Brinkmann, or who knows what.

Good luck,

Mark
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