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Micro Seiki, or TW AC-1

I'm trying to decide between Micro Seiki RX 5000 and TW AC-1.
They are approx. the same price used (about $10K)
Both are belt drive.
Unfortunately, I don't have a first hand experience with either of the tables.
You can see my current set-up in my system page.
The reason, I want to make a change from DD TT to belt drive is just to try a different approach.
Also, I have a feeling, that the bass would be one of the areas, where MS and TW might have an edge over my current DD Technics SP-10 MkII
My endeavor into analog is fairly new, so I'm not sure what my final choice in analog would be, unless I try it in my own system.
What I'm really interested in is the following:
Sonic differences b/w MS, TW and Technics SP-10 MkII
Reliability
Service availability.
maril555
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syntax
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Sometimes it remembers me to car selling "Yes, it has 8 cyl., sometimes they run, but don't be so picky, six or seven are also great. The tires are round, the painting is nice, it is a great car. We have lots of customers who do'#t drive faster than 55 anyway..."

Best is, buy a Timeline, go to a Dealer, ask for a Demo and put it on.
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tdaudio
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Syntax if that is your response, its lame. Really? Address the points raise above. No more mis direction Take a couple of dayes, you may need it.
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tdaudio
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Syntax, sorry i nmissed the car selling line. You use to be a used car salesman. Now I get it.
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tdaudio
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sorry that came up twice.
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OMG - so many opinions, all of which are well founded and respected. My 2 cents worth ........

On the Micro tt's the SX-8000 tables with air bearing destroy the 5000 series. The ringing 5000 platters are real issue. The motor units are the same and need some TLC if they have not been refurbed - I had a major issue with an RY5500 unit which are not gonna be easy to fix by your local tech if the motor is an issue. Having said that the tables can be driven by other motor units.

The Micro tables are phenomenal, but they are getting a bit long n the tooth - so there will be maintenance issues.

Having really enjoyed my SX-8000 I sold it to get equivalent performance from my Garrard 301 /401 / Lenco and DD tables. Right now the winning beast is a Victor TT-101 in a lead plinth, closely followed by an Kenwood L0-7D and then my tricked out Lencos.
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