Opinions on Brinkmann Avance tt


The Avance was discontinued several years ago and replaced in the Brinkmann product line by the LaGrange. I am thinking about buying a used one to replace my Nottingham Analog Hyperspace. I will keep my Wheaton Triplanar VII and my Koetsu Urushi cartridge and re-mount them on the Avance (if I go thru with the purchase). I would be interested to hear from anyone who has even seen an Avance in person and especially from anyone who actually "heard" the table. If anyone has an opinion on the advisability of exchanging the Hyperspace for the Avance, I would appreciate that too. Thanks.
lewm

Showing 3 responses by jaybo

unless you are unhappy, keep the nottingham. it pretty much competes with anything, and spend your money on vinyl. the audiofile itch rarely lasts when you survey what you've got , and just relax and listen.
having not heard the advance, i couldn't tell you if its worth the switch...i have heard (at length), the la grange, and didn't find it the equal of the dais.
the dais was much more dynamic, and quiet between cuts. heard both with comparible big brit boxes (harbeth 5/ spendor 100)