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What are your top 3 favorite turntable companies (manufacturer) and why?

I am interested in knowing which 3 turntable companies you like and why? Not interested in the Direct Drive vs Belt drive argument, just what is your experience with the company product and... support too. Something like this as an example-

Garrard- very solid and classic design that sounds great and built like a tank.

Well Tempered- Very good design and even better tonearm performance. Best model is  ________

Technics- Very solid design and easy to adjust. Great idea with removeable headshell

Your thoughts and experience welcome

2psyop
inna
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mylogic, I am talking about Walker Audio high end turntables.

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bdp24
10,248 posts
 

 

For anyone considering an AR table, look for one from the 1980's, the ES-1. The 60's model has a terrible tonearm, the ES-1 could be had with no arm or a Jelco-sourced (I belive) one.

I have had three AR's, starting with the original back in 1969. In the 80's I bought one and cut the arm "housing" off the floating subchassis, mounting a unipivot in it's place. It worked okay, but when AR introduced the ES-1 I got myself one (and mounted a Rega RB300 on it), and liked it even more.

I then discovered the VPI HW-19, and the AR was history.

 

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sgordoxyz
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Acoustic Signature

VPI

Thorens

EAT/ Project 

any of these and go as far you there ladder as you can afford. I’ve owned all but VPI. Currently I have the NEO Hurricane from Acoustic Signature. Very pleased. 

audition__audio
1,672 posts
 

Merrill-Williams

Kuzma

Townsend (older great value)

2channel8
760 posts
 

I am surprised Oracle isn't getting more love. My Alexandria Mk III is a sweetheart, even with the modest Sumiko Premier MMT with Cardas rewire.

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