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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
thuchan
1,009 posts
 
Dear Raul,
my Micro Seikis SX 8000 II and the 8000 II have no problem with speed. Allnic and Timeline (red laser) stay still on the spot. Speed Stability is possible with these designs. You need to work with them. Maybe you did not in your Mexican Group. If you want sugestions you know my e-mail address.
thuchan
1,009 posts
 
Dear Pcosta,
i hope you are not pleading for a "stay happy with what you have status". But do understand and accept if you a not engaging in a controversial debate. In my case I could then stay at home and forget exchanging ideas.
Regarding the Micro Seiki supply line there are many dealers in Japan, Hongkong, on platforms - but the problem is these units are sometimes expensive because they are rare and well designed and of an excellent built quality. It is more comfortable to call a dealer asking for the latest design on new turntables around the corner... Everyone may decide what he is aiming at regarding musicality and technical satisfaction. We must accept that not everyone among us is looking for the best solution rather than the most accepted and well marketed product. Why not? Seriously!
jaspert
157 posts
 
Raul,

To save yourself from looking "ignorant" by continuing to own the MS RX-5000, I would offer you 5000 Mexican peso to take that "stupid kilogram" Micro Seiki off your hand. How about that? ;)
downunder
1,329 posts
 
Sorry Jaspert. You allready have a RX-5000 :-)

Raul I will buy the MS RX-5000 off you and I can compare to my TW AC-3.

let me know

cheers
pcosta
240 posts
 
Thuchan

My "stay happy with what you have status" brought me from an SME 30/2 to the TW AC-1 with no regrets.
This is not exchanging of ideas but a one street of condemnation of TW Acustic from my point of view.
I have a hard time buying the marketing line you guys keep feeding everyone since the importer in North America does not advertise or rarely lend out review samples to magazines or people to pimp out like some other highly pushed products, deserved or not. The people you guys call a "fan club" are happy owners that paid with their own hard earned cash. I have a hard time believing that many TW owners can be that wrong about their choice. I will leave it at that and perhaps do some listening. Cheers!
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