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?
Dear fellow Audio hobbyists,
just entered the forum, so a quick intro: Erik, 43 years old, living in the Netherlands. Have enjoyed a decent TT, amplifier and box setup, but now looking to take the next step.
This next step, is very much looking at great audio quality but also the looks. And I now ended up at these beautiful machines from Torqueo in Italy (torqueo-audio.it). I really REALLY like their design, but there are so little reviews, or even info, available on their assortment. With price tags that are pretty steep for my standards, of course one would first like to listen to a setup and just 'see' in real life, but no distributor in the Netherlands.
So my question:
- does anyone have experience with Torqueo equipment, and what are your findings?
- do you own a Torqueo? Would love to hear about your setup and experiences?
Thanks everyone, greatly appreciate any response!
Best, Erik
just entered the forum, so a quick intro: Erik, 43 years old, living in the Netherlands. Have enjoyed a decent TT, amplifier and box setup, but now looking to take the next step.
This next step, is very much looking at great audio quality but also the looks. And I now ended up at these beautiful machines from Torqueo in Italy (torqueo-audio.it). I really REALLY like their design, but there are so little reviews, or even info, available on their assortment. With price tags that are pretty steep for my standards, of course one would first like to listen to a setup and just 'see' in real life, but no distributor in the Netherlands.
So my question:
- does anyone have experience with Torqueo equipment, and what are your findings?
- do you own a Torqueo? Would love to hear about your setup and experiences?
Thanks everyone, greatly appreciate any response!
Best, Erik
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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/ |
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