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After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
My initial question remains kind of unanswered, is there a replacement motor and belt drive system for Verdier that I can look at ? 
Empire EDR9 users: Need advice
The EDR9 is a nice MM cart. However I didnt have the right tonearm for it. My 47 Labs tonearm is too heavy for this cart. Next I plan to install a Naim ARO. Hope that will do better with EDR9.One thing I agree in general, there is a grace that MM ... 
After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
Ct0517, it is interesting that I have not yet tried any of the three options mentioned by Mr.Verdier. When I move into my own house, possibly the first thing I will do is to place the TT on a wall mount shelf. However, when Mr.Verdier talks about ... 
After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
Very good combination Maril555. Please do report back on what it sounds like.I am planning on a Naim ARO with either Dynavector XV1s or Lyra Skala. 
Linn LP12 vs. VPI Classic 1 and 3
Pani, I have to disagree with you. The VPI's and the Linn's are there to recreate the most accurate sound off the record. Simply by listening to the two, I believe one can formulate which is the more accurate and realistic to the "live". After all... 
After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
ct0517, You are quite fortunate to be able to do reel to reel. Someday possibly I will also try to get one.I agree with one of your suggestions that when the thread is driving the bottom half of the platter the sonics are better. I could not point... 
After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
Maril555, I am yet to find a platform that is totally satisfying. However I have tried quite a few which includes a solid steel rack, TAOC isolation platform with TAOC spikes, Hutter Rack and currently using a Naim Fraimlite with a MDF platform on... 
After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
Ct0517, you say your TT setup is 4 feet wide, that means you have a very long thread connected between platter and motor. But the callas audio site you have mentioned above clearly says that the thread should be as short as possible to avoid speed... 
Linn LP12 vs. VPI Classic 1 and 3
Daveyf, just try posting this very same query on a UK forum (pinkfishmedia for example) and watch how many people really care about VPI there. The point is, they are from two different school of sound, hence you cannot compare them directly. You n... 
RCM Sensore Prelude OR Zesto Andros PS1 Phono?
Yes correct. 
Linn LP12 vs. VPI Classic 1 and 3
If you value PRAT then stay with LP12 or go with something like a good Rega. 
After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
Ct0517, I am also going to try different thread varieties other than Silk, e.g dental floss, fishing line etc.I can imagine the Verdier playing fine even when I turn on and off the motor system rapid enough. However, in case you havent tried, the ... 
RCM Sensore Prelude OR Zesto Andros PS1 Phono?
Jrisles, I will be very surprised if you could better the RCM sensor phonostage without spending quite a bit more. 
After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
Junk981, I tried contacting Galibier and Redpoint to buy their motor but I did not get any reply from them. Can you please explain the overall benefits of the Redpoint motor and if possible where I could buy it from ? 
After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
Lewm, the reports that I have from people who have used Teres motors is they all prefer the belt drive motors to their rim drive verus motor. Supposedly it takes it too much in the direction of "raw" sound.Maril555, you are right that quite a few ...