@atmasphere Ralph…. suspect that same guy listened to both my ARC line and phono before it left the factory. A good dude ! i will try the Oracle on the Denon split platter.
Best to all in music
Technics SL-1200GAE or VPI HW-40 or …?
Hello all!
I’m looking for my “reference” direct-drive turntable and am looking at these two usual suspects: the Technics SL-1200GAE or the VPI HW-40. However, I was wondering if the VPI is “worth” the more than triple the price of the GAE? Also, is the new motor Delta Sigma Drive technology Technics introduced in the new GR2 models worth waiting for should it (hopefully) trickle up to a G-model?
I’m happy to pay for performance should it be difference making, but as I’ve not auditioned the VPI (I have listened to it at several Capital Audio Fests numerous times), I wonder if the substantial price difference is warranted in real-world listening.
Thanks for any insights…Enjoy the music!
Arvin
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Thanks Ralph…. I think to @pindac point, some do work…. and listening and experiment is how you reached your conclusions….. |
@atmasphere Ralph - would you mind PM me the part # and adhesive type…. please and thank you ! Jim |
The Denon Split platter design @lewm refers to is very effective…. but i have a spare or two from Peter at and of PbN audio, so i may just glue that Oracle mat to it…. For those who might be interested, Lyra use 4 PbN highly modified Denon split platter decks in their various production / development process… Finally - kudos to @billstevenson …. except for hard bop… just kidding |