If you like idler then you could search for fully restored Garrard 301 by AudioGrail.
Hammertone is my favorite finishing.
Hammertone is my favorite finishing.
Torqueo - any info or updates?
If you like idler then you could search for fully restored Garrard 301 by AudioGrail.
Hammertone is my favorite finishing. |
There are many companies that do a superb job resurrecting and improving upon the original Garrard 301 or the 401. This is also true of the Lenco idler. My personal bias is in favor of a tweaked Lenco over a Garrard, but what I like makes no difference here. I agree the OP should investigate these examples to see if he likes the sound of an idler. |
@lewm, did you get out of the wrong side of bed today? I gave the OP my opinion which does not change with the weather. Actually The OP does not like the looks of the Sota which is also fine. He wants something which looks cooler. In that case I suggest an Avid Actus. No wood but a good turntable. He might also look at the Transrotor Turntables. Actually there are a host of cool looking turntables out there. I find it interesting that the market is bent on coming up with the coolest looking turntable instead of the coolest performing one. But hey, everyone is entitled to spend their money any old way they want and I am entitled to have my own opinion whether you like it or not. |
a member on What’s Best Forum, gian60, who lives in Italy, has a Torqueo turntable and knows the builder. as i recall, Gian ordered one model of Torqueo turntable, then later upgraded it. Gian is a really nice guy (has multiple very interesting systems) and i’m sure would answer any questions. here are a couple of threads he started about Torqueo. there are others. https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/new-power-supply-torqueo.30917/ https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/torqueo-tonearm-base.28235/ |