Brinkmann Bardo vs Transrotor Fat Bob Reference

I recommend you call Jay @ Revelation Audio in Carlsbad, CA. Nice guy and he carries both lines I believe.

Mark

Thanks Mark, but i'm keen to hear from those outside the Industry about the differences in these two tables and hopefully ascertain which sounds better :)

These are both rare turntables. I really doubt many people have heard both, and probably no one has heard both in he same system.

I can say that the fit and finish of my Transrotor is excellent. It's the modern Micro.

Hi Jeffl, thanks for your comments. You've got a very nice system btw! I think you're right; TR tables, espcially FB tables are HUGE in Germany, but not as well known outside Europe. I agree, the TR are beautifully engineered & look great, but more importantly sound excellent. But I also have a lot of respect for Helmut Brinkmann.

I can only respond about the bardo. Fremer has a review coming out in the April issue of stereophile. When I heard it I was surprised how different it sounded from la grange and balance. Much more lively sound.