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TT Preference: Brinkmann, Sota, Dr Feickert

My shortlist of TTs is down to the following three;

Dr Feickert Blackbird 2, Brinkmann Bardo, & Sota Cosmos.

What would be your leaning between these three, and why? (Assuming cartridge and tonearm are already taken care of).
Personal tastes in music are: Jazz, Minimal / Avante Garde Electronic.
mpjtf
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syntax
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Had the original Blackbird and went to the Bardo and the speed stability is by far superior with the Bardo.

Interesting. In a way hard to believe because he also sells the Adjustment speed software....
sksos1
388 posts
 
Hard to believe maybe but easy to see via the Timeline!

(Dealer disclaimer)
agiaccio
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I went from an Oracle Delphi MK-III to a Linn LP12 and when I couldn't keep up with all those LP12 upgrades ($$$), I decided to go for a simple yet reliable setup and got the Rega RP6.

After auditioning a Brinkmann Bardo, I was really impressed and traded in my RP6 for the Bardo.

It's configured with the Origin Live Encounter MK3c tonearm and EMT TSD15 SFL MC cart.
mpjtf OP
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Many thanks for your feedback.

I have landed on a Brinkmann Bardo with glass platter upgrade and clamp. Very happy with the purchase!

Now doing home demos of phono stages.
agiaccio
147 posts
 
Congrats Mpjtf, it's one heck of a TT!

What tonearm/cartridge combo are you using on your Bardo?
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