Next TT

I am looking at buying a new txt to replace a VPI. The three contenders are
Acoustic Signature Typhoon
https//acousticsignature.audio/typhoon-neo/
Clear Audio Innovation
http://clearaudio.de/en/products/turntables-innovation.php
Brinkmann Balance
https://www.brinkmann-audio.de/main.php?prod=balance&lang=en

I listened to the step up Acoustic Audio and really liked it, as I did the Clear Audio. 2 of my best friends are pushing me to get the Brinkmann Balance or the SME 15. Any feedback on the 3 tables would be greatly appreciated.

astolfor10-20-2021 4:09am

noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,545 posts 12-19-2021 at 07:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Congrats on the Typhoon. The link above didn't work for me. This one does: https://www.acoustic-signature.com/products/turntables/typhoon-neo/
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,545 posts 12-21-2021 at 03:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That bites. I felt that MF did indicate the arm was basic in its VTA adjustment. Quote: "Locking and unlocking the collar-fixing screw and manually raising or lowering the pillar, which is unmarked for height, sets VTA/SRA. It's basic but super-rigid and the machining tolerances feel extremely precise: The pillar goes, in a hair-turn of the grub screw, from rock-solid secure to dropping like a pound and a half rock, so it pays to be cautious. (The extremely detailed, well-written manual says, "Be aware, that when opening the VTA locking screw, the arm might fall down." "Might"? Like London Bridge, it will!)" When I read MF review I kind of lost trust on his reviews, how can MF not mention that tuning the tonearm is so incredibly brute.