I get where you're coming from. Aesthetics in my audio system was never a priority for me as sound quality was always my goal. But when I decided to upgrade my analog rig, a 1976 Linn, I wanted something that looked like an upgrade as well. I went with an Avid Acutus Reference turntable with SME V arm. There may be better units out there but I never tire of its looks and it sounds great to me.
Am I a hopeless audio snob?
I think that I may have a problem, I am becoming an audio snob.
I am going to upgrade my turntable and spend some good money. I read good things about Technics turntables but for some reason I can't take them seriously. From a few feet away, a $4000 Technics plus rig looks like a $400 Technics rig. They look cheesy to me. Low tech 1980's stuff.
I am plunking down some serious money on my next table, but I can't even consider Technics because of the looks.
I think that I need help!
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Yes, you're an audio snob. In my opinion, because you chose to make audio decisions based on looks and perceptions...rathervthan your ears. Technics turntables are very good especially the 1200G and SP10R. Also the older generation SP10mk2 and SP10mk3. It was the British HiFi press that out the spin on belt drive vs direct and idler drives that was wrongly favoring belt drives and made vinyl playback into a Linn LP12 world. |
Part of an audio manufacturer's marketing plan is not only to make a superior product but also to project an aesthetic appeal. That is a valid consideration in making a purchase. Personally, I hate the look of B & W speakers (sorry, Bowers & Wilkins). Fat stubby monsters regardless of the quality of their sound. If I hadn't heard about the quality of the relatively expensive Harbeth speakers, I would have regarded them as ugly cheap boxes right out of the 1970's (I'd never have them in my house). You certainly need to pay attention to the sound quality of equipment as #1 but almost equally important is that you are happy with them aesthetically. There is a lot of high quality, good looking turntables out there so keep looking - you'll know when its right. So according to ddriveman, I'm also an audio snob and love it!
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*L* No, you're just hopeless...;) The 'snob' kicks in when you've declared that you've 'found your way', and all others are either demented or doomed to ignorance in ignoring your superior ears and intellect.... Anyway, enjoy where you go and with what... @dekay , OK, a R. Palmer girl.....white as a ghost (standard issue kinda sheet ghost) in black and 'vapping' on the instruments.... They're a bit 'older' now.... ;) |
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