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Brinkmann Bardo, Raven 1, SME 10

Has anyone compared these three turntables? They are all minimal footprint, medium mass, plinthless designs costing around $10K. In other words, they seem to be targeted to the same buyer. The Brinkmann is DD and the others are belt drive. Given that each can have its own brand arm, direct comparisons may be difficult, but I would be interested in general opinions about the designs and sonics.

I own the SME 10 but have not had either of the others in my system. Thanks.
peterayer

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moonglum
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Hi Pete,
Are you asking the question for academic reasons or thinking of buying an additional 'Table?

I'm surprised to hear the R1 is as expensive as this now (would have expected closer to $4-5K). Sure it wasn't the AC you were thinking of?

These are 3 very different designs and will have characteristic sonic signatures. Very much a subjective choice.
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