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Thinking of selling my Teres

Hey Guys, I know it's been a while since I posted anything here, but i have been watching!! Since my wife and I split up I've had the upgrade bug big time. I sold the AN CD2, and the home theater stuff is going now. Actually, I'm thinking about getting rid of it all and starting over again.

I guess my question is will I end up kicking myself if I get rid of the Teres? I have a ton of time in building it, and it will always be very special to me. But, like all things I feel it's time for a change. I've also thought about building a new platter for it, maybe the new motor, then going from there.

Getting rid of the rest of the system doesn't bother me in the least. but I have to tell ya, this Teres dilemma is a much harder decision that getting rid of my wife.

Help me out guys, start over or upgrade it? One thing I know for sure is some of the most enjoyable audio conversations I've ever had came from this forum during the construction of the Teres. Man do I miss that!
jphii
dan_ed
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It was the complications of building platter that kept me from building my own a few year back. But then, I don't have the shop that you have. Not so much the puzzling together and epoxy work. I had that worked out. Access to a good CNC would make the outcome more predictable for me. I still think it would be a fun challenge. But honestly, for the work involved, I couldn't see doing it just for a platter replacement. Now, building something like the old 320 or 360, that would be awesome. AND, you can't get them new anymore.

If you do decide to build a new one, hang on to your first one until you're finished. Then you'll be able to enjoy how much difference there is with the new table.

"Done, I'm done, on to the next one!" - Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters
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glory
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Plato,

"Women come and go." Good thinking, real good.

You maybe married for 17 yrs. but your wife knows who you are.

This hobby is so much better when the one you live with is treated as more important than your power cord. You know what I mean by power cord?

The music sounds so much better when you're not hidding your selling and buying and you treat your partner with more respect than, they come and go, but my system will always be with me. You project that to you wife and if you have kids to them also. My wants and needs are number one.

If your life gives off that kind of sound then maybe you need to charge out your cart, oh I am sorry I mean your heart.

My gear is number one in my life. If I am a sap then you are a little boy that always gets his way.
4est
507 posts
 
Nice table!
As one whom makes things for both fun and a living, I'd asy sell it if you have the "itch". The next one will be even better than the first, and some other person gets to enjoy your handy work.

There's something very cathartic about a clean break and a fresh start...
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
Glory, give it a rest. It seems to me Joe has stated that he's moved on. Stop pretending you know anything about that relationship and stick to audio advice. This ain't the Oprah show and you ain't Dr. Phil! :-)
jphii OP
485 posts
 
Yea, she never said a word when I was swapping gear out regularly. We're still friends, and probably get along better now;)

I don't think I'd do a new plinth. That one weighs about 80 pounds. If I did one 8" thick it would probably be close to 200#. I like the composite platter, but I still think I would rather build my own. But, the composite platter is kinda makin me think I might be able to find some "different" materials to do it out of....

Doug, I've been following your exploits regularly. I wish (even though I'm kinda glad I don't) I had Paul's ears!! Maybe I do need to get a hold of Larry and set it up all over again. Sure can't hurt.

Abe, I always wanted to do an idler wheel. Another thing to think about.
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