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Teres, Galibier and Redpoint

After a lot of research deciding whether I should upgrade the motor on my Avid Volvare or my cartridge I have now decided that upgrading my transport is the way to go. I don't have to worry about motor compatability problems and I can always upgrade my cartridge at a later date. Being that I nearly always prefer pursueing the small company, and that the unsuspended route seems right, the three shops above have really caught my interest.

The Teres 320 or 340, Galibier Gavia and Redpoint Model A all cost about the same. But the same problem arises, I don't have an opportunity to hear and compare them and unless it's on my system, it doesn't really matter. I in no way mean to insult Chris, Thom or Peter, but what seperates these three tables in term of sonics? I say this only because they are contributors to this forum. Anyone have any opinions?

My arm is a Tri-Planar VII. Phonostage a Thor. Art Audio SET amps. Systrum rack. Thanks for your input. Richard
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indigorose
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I ended up ordering a Teres 350 with a Schroeder Reference arm. I just got an email from Chris and the base is done, and the platter will be another few weeks. As far as the Schroeder arm goes, I'm trying not to get too excited about it - as you might expect, it's going to take a while...

Colin
indigorose
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I thought I'd jump in and say thanks to everyone here on the analog forums. I don't post very often, but I do drop by to read the posts when I have a few spare minutes. There is really great information here and a lot of very knowledgeable people who generously share their opinions.

I purchased a VPI scoutmaster last spring so I could get a taste of vinyl. Well - it hooked me. And I've been going nuts since! Anyhow, after carefully considering my options, I took the plunge a few weeks ago and put down a deposit on a Teres table and Schroder arm. I considered many other tables, including the other subjects of this thread - Galibier and Redpoint. In the end, the Teres just appealed to me the most (both technically and visually) and I figured I couldn't go wrong with any of these tables.

Now to sit back and wait patiently... (Argghh!)
:)

Colin
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