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Gyrodec vs Well Tempered Amadeus

I presently own a MKII version of the Gyrodec bought as a demo unit in 1990 with RB300 tonearm upgraded with Techno Weight. The only mods to the Gyrodec are new two piece towers, nylon spacers for arm board and black tak under the skeleton. I use a Blackbird cartridge.

My question is, would a WT Amadeus sound better than what I already have using the same cartridge. Or would i be better off fully upgrading the Gyrodec with new DC motor, plater bearing and Graham 2.2 tonearm?

Upgrade cost about $1500 plus about $1500 for used Graham arm. So about same price as a new WT Amadeus.

Thanks.
hartonr
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marakanetz
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i doubt it.
upgrading gyrodec will bring you more success.
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roscoeiii
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Marakanetz,

Can you give us an idea of why you think that will be the case? Have you heard both tables?

I can't comment on the Gyrodec, never having heard one. I did have an Amadeus and quite liked it. But based on my experience thus far with turntables, I'd be wary about statements about across the board "better." To the OP, in what areas of sound reproduction would you most like to hear improvements?
jperry
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I think changing your tonearm will make a very significant difference. I upgraded from a Rega to a Basis Vector tonearm and the difference was a significant improvement to my sound. It was difficult to believe changing the tonearm could make that much difference.
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marakanetz
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i own same and would not want to change its signature sound. autidioning other tables often brings me back to what i own and upgrade it so will probably to OP.
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