Well Tempered Amadeus owners

Anyone?

Never heard of any major problems with them. Some folks seem to have issues with belts (made of a fliliment similar to fishing line, with free replacements for life) breaking.

But I wouldn't worry to much about them being built in China, since Mike Pranka, the US distributor is fabulous to work with.

Also, the packaging of the WTA is incredible.

I seem to be the only person in the world who breaks a belt every 3 weeks. That is my only complaint. If you get a GTA, the quality of the plinth is way better than the standard Amadeus.

Also, I would like to say my Chinese amp has better fit n finish and build quality than any piece of Made in the USA/UK gear I have had.

Have had mine for 3 years. Replaced one belt in that time (mine came with several extra belts from the dealer, and they're free for life).

I fastidously watch the platter speed and about to make my second adjustment (both extremely minimal).

This is an incredible turntable and I would buy another one. It's the only piece of my system I doubt I'll ever upgrade.

Paul2240- do you use the supplied WTL Speed strobe record to check the speed. Just curious, because i am thinking about an alternative option. Another very happy Amadeus owner here. I will be picking up a new GTA next week to replace my standard Amadeus. The latter will have a happy new home in my 2nd system. Cheers -Don

Don, would love to hear your thoughts on the GTA versus the standard Amadeus once it's broken in.

that's amazing how you can have the same belt for 3 years. I am pretty consistent about breaking a belt every few weeks and I probably only listen for 10hrs a week. I've had 3 different Amadeus too, so I know it is not the table. I've had factory belts, Pranka belts, and my belts all break in roughly the same amount of time.

I went from a standard Amadeus to the GTA. the GTA does everything exactly the same as the Amadeus, but kicks it up a notch.

I have one of Vortrex's old Amadeus tables, with one of his belts on it, and it has not broken in the several months since I got it. Vortrex, it must be you!

In what ways does the GTA kick it up a notch?

now that is hilarious. even my own handmade belt is fine once it gets out of my place! it's a total mystery that I cannot figure out. I never even touch the thread once it's on the 33 pulley. I'm due for a break in the next week.

the GTA does everything a bit better...a little more detailed, a little more 3D, and a little bigger on the bottom end. others have said the background is more black also.