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Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable
Spirit,The Salvation is very appealing to me because of my positive experience with the TTWeights GEM, rim drive. The short coming of the GEM is the independent tone-arm pod which would make a challenge using the T3 Pro.My interest in the Salvatio... 
Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable
Along the lines of Kong and Nandric, these are other considerations of playing warped records and concept of clamping/bonding the LP to the platter (assuming a sonically inert platter).The original lacquer is flat, making it perpendicular to the c... 
Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable
Spirit, I have been following Vic's site for a number of years and it is good to hear such a favorable review. It seems like a well crafted TT with a simple engineering design.The Resomat seems to be a key component for minimizing the transmission... 
Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable
Guys, this thread is off track. It is about the Transfi Salvation turntable and the sonic attributes of rim drive. I would like to hear others input on the Transfi and its comparison to other rim drives. 
Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable
SpiritofMusic, Can you provide the link to the article that compares the TTW and the Salvation? 
Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable
I own one of the TTWeights GEM Ultra with the Delrin ring on the platter. It is a superior performer at retrieving music from the groove when compared to my former Rega P3 and VPI TNT. My wife and I are pretty sensitive to pitch and changes in pit... 
Looking for a $500 or so phono preamp -- BC23 ?
Nandric, I also purchased the Jungson JA88D (reviewed/owned/recommended) by Troels Gravesen. It is another China-made product. It has a big and open sound stage with very smooth performance throughout the sonic range. 
Looking for a $500 or so phono preamp -- BC23 ?
Nandric, Thank you for the feedback. 
Cart for Aries 1 with JMW-12
If you want to expand your options or increase the performance of your cartridge, consider upgrading the counter weight on your JMW 12... I use this upgrade from a guy in the UK on Ebay. XTC VPI JMW12.5 tonearm UPGRADE COUNTERWEIGHT - NON EU &... 
Looking for a $500 or so phono preamp -- BC23 ?
Nandric, Please let me know your experience with the Jasmine. I believe you can send an email directly to me through member lookup. 
Looking for a $500 or so phono preamp -- BC23 ?
Actusreus, Is it that you think local technicians cannot repair the equipment? Or are you suggesting that there might not be local warranty coverage? In the latter instance, are you suggesting that customers avoid purchasing used equipment (becaus... 
Looking for a $500 or so phono preamp -- BC23 ?
Kennyman, The Jasmine does not need the capacitor upgrade. It sounds great the way it is. However, if you want to tinker, you can do so. I purchased mine directly from the China vendor that is on Ebay szeastsun. 
Looking for a $500 or so phono preamp -- BC23 ?
Nandric, I have an older Jasmine. I don't know if the newer MkII has upgraded capacitors. They may have taken this into account in the latest model. Nevertheless, I had a fellow audio buddy over and he remarked on the fluidity and openness of the ... 
Looking for a $500 or so phono preamp -- BC23 ?
I used Jantzen Superior z-caps 1.0 uf from Parts Express. It was an inexpensive modification for $25. There was a material improvement in mid and high-end clarity. 
Looking for a $500 or so phono preamp -- BC23 ?
I paid around $500 for a Jasmine through Ebay-China. I made a slight modification on the output capacitors and I am extremely pleased with the sound. I use a Denon DL-S1 LOMC.