Compare: Basis Debut, VPI TNT, top Teres tables


Having modded my vintage Empire in as thoughtful and creative a manner as I could generate (and probably not done), I am now absolutely sold on vinyl and want to begin learning more about some of "the best" tables, though I'm not strongly interested in the very, very highly priced (you know, $25K and up) front ends. Had I 5-10K in pocket and one day to decide, well, I really like the Basis Debut. However, seeing this as the one forum where folks appear to converse honorably, seeking best considerations of what's true and recognizing mere argumentativeness for what it is, I thought I'd pose this question here as a way to start learning more. The tables I've named may even be inappropriate, but if so that's okay w/ me. I - yes, I - don't want BS, so I EXPECT others to gently inform me if I'm using any. That said, can those among the informed compare/contrast the tables I've named, or others in the same league? Many thanks!

Scott
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Showing 1 response by ptmconsulting

Can't say as I've heard these tables, but I have a buddy who has gone through many, many tables in the past. He's had the TNT and said it is very detailed with slam but lacks a certain "musical" quiality. I can understand this; it seems to be a trend in the industry these days. Pull out as much detail as possible but lose the musicality. It's got to be hard to keep both alive.

There's lots of good things said about SOTA turntables, and the reviewers of them say they keep the music alive. Same thing for the Well Tempered. I believe Teres owners say the same thing, but there are so many variations on their implementation that it's hard to know what to believe (there's also the DIY issue, where "if I made it it must be good" attitude usually prevails).

So are you a detail freak or do you like to get up and dance?

Enjoy the hunt,
Bob