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Bang for the buck

I've got some money to spend but it must be spent wisely. I would like to know what would give a better result. A new tonearm or a new platter/clamp?

I have a Gyrodec SE with an Audio Note Arm One and new Sumiko Blue Point EVO III.

Looking to u/g the arm or platter or possibly only the clamp. Any suggestions on which would give me more sound?
misnomer

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tketcham
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Hi, Misnomer; you cannot go wrong with the Orbe spindle and clamp upgrade. I made the switch with my Gyro SE and the screw-down clamp is a big improvement over the stock clamp. You can make fine adjustments to clamping pressure as needed to get just the right "tuning".

Regards,
Tom
tketcham
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Hi, Misnomer; if I was going to start spending much more money on a Gyro SE I would probably just buy the Orbe or another table. I'm not a believer in putting lots of money into turntable upgrades. The cost of the Orbe spindle and clamp was pushing it as it was. The way I see it, why not just buy the better turntable in the first place?

Just an opinion, not based on real world experience, so take it for what it is.

Regards,
Tom
tketcham
291 posts
 
Hi, Dave; your right, my perspective is based on prices charged for upgrades in the USA. In Great Britain the upgrades are much more reasonable.

I'll reinforce your recommendation for a good speed strobe and adjusting the speed controller as needed. And I'm not critisizing the Gyro SE; I think it's a great turntable as is.

Regards,
Tom
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