Very interesting. If the G+ sounds broken, one possibility is that there may actually be something wrong with the uni. Needless to say your finding is quite unusual. Which cart. was the G+ set up for, and was it run in and warmed up? I have heard the latest version (lithos 7) against quite a number of top contenders, and it usually has an extra layer of detail and speed. If one doesn't like that effect, then of course it all depends on personal taste. THe G+ not my personal favourite, but it is an incredible piece of equipment, and I know of a number of very experienced audiophiles with world class systems that have it as a key to the sound they produce. I certainly haven't heard anything that would make it sound broken.
Agree of course that matching to cartridge is critical. The Raven is an excellent turntable. I heard it in London with a Schroeder/Allaerts and was very impressed.
Agree of course that matching to cartridge is critical. The Raven is an excellent turntable. I heard it in London with a Schroeder/Allaerts and was very impressed.