Is this why my analog rig isn't so hot?

Doug,

RE:>>>
"If that wasn't a blanket slam then what was it?"<<<
Duh? Sensistive,aren't we?
I wrote above:
"My shortlist recommendations to him are based on what I perceive are HIS own personal needs and requirements gathered over this multi year timeframe.If asked for shortlist recommendations to a different person of different goals,system and tastes, my response would be different than I presented to George."

You consider my statement a "slam" just because I don't feel that the Clearaudio or Teres would suit George's requirements and taste? The Clearaudio decks exhibit very similar traits as his current Basis and the Teres decks in the 3 interations that I've heard in my home system have qualities leaning in the opposite direction than where I perceive George would like to go. My feeling is that George would appreciate a deck with more life and directness than does a Basis,Clearaudio or entry to upper-mid level Teres.Clearly, you are enamored of the Teres presentation style. Just don't expect it to be universal.Again, NO deck will suit everyone.

regards,
k

* acrylic base model, acrylic/lead shot and acrylic/lead w/wood plinth versions in my own systems and an assortment of other models at various show demonstrations at CES & VSAC

Maybe George is ready for a KAB modded 1200, Ken!

Hi Psychicanimal,

What is the KAB modded 1200?

George

It's, IMO, the most cost effective high performance production deck currently available:

Kab Audiophile Standard high performance turntable

Mine has just the Groovemaster, fluid damper and outboard power supply along with some Marigo dots on the gimbals. I am a hardcore salsa listener and this deck delivers the neutrality, speed, attack and linear decay that the lesser belt drives don't. Although my creature isn't up to speed w/ the latest mods, it does rest on a Dennensen air suspension platform, which takes performance to a whole different level.

I know Kevin personally--he's an authentic, true to the music, creative individual. He's well versed in analog reproduction. If you give him a call you'll thank me...

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Hi Psychianimal,

If I insert the KAB in my system, will the Inmates still respect me? :)

Anyway, I used to have the Technics SL-1600. It was used (according to the ad) in most radio stations (FM, I think). I don't remember how it sounded, but I do remember it was always advertised in the Playboy magazines. It was quartz driven. The arm - when you press to start - would know whether it was a 45 or an LP because it had a sensor - hell, it was an unassuming piece of high-tech machine!

Later on through the years it was the Yamaha PF-800 (I think), and finally a little more accepted table, the Rega.

I haven't gone very far ahead, have I? Or is it just a state of mind?

Regards,
George