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Kronos Sparta and TW Acoustic TT

I had convinced myself that my next TT would be one of the TW Acoustic TT's, beautifully made and machined. All the TW models look and sound fantastic. At this year's RMAF however I spent some time listening to and looking at the Kronos Sparta. The dual platter technology of the Kronos looks and sounds very intriguing. The opposite spinning platters really do seem to cancel out noise and vibration. The background of the Sparta was incredibly quiet.

Have you owned and/or compared these tables? The TW Acoustic are extremely well made, but more straight forward in design whereas the Sparta seems a bit more 'complex' with many more parts. Could the Sparta be more prone to glitches and technical issues due to its many moving parts? Thoughts?
stickman451
socfan12
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Hi elinor, 
Funnily enough, when I was TT shopping the TW Acustic was tops on my list.  I talked to Jeff at High Water Sound about a GT or AC, but he didn't take in trades (at least not what I had to offer, digital, LOL!).  So I kept on looking.  Heard a few other tables and went to Bill's GTT Audio.  That was that, super clean sound and dynamic as all heck.   If you heard a recent Pro, it has the new motor I believe.
Thx for the info on the Dohmann, I have to seek one out.  I'm going to TAVES end of month, perhaps they'll have one there.  But TBH, really eyeing the Kronos Pro for an upgrade. ;-)
allen 
socfan12
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Elinor,

Oddly, I replied using the new beta site a week ago but apparently that feature isn't working. Thx for the info, I'll see if I can seek out a Dohmann to audition.

If you can, try to audition a Kronos TT. I'm using a Trinity phono with my Sparta and I haven't heard a quieter analog setup yet.

allen
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elinor
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Socfan12,

The Kronos is a great table. No question. But I don't think it's a game changer in the same sense as the Dohmann TT with vacuum hold on platter. The demo I heard at RMAF was the most transparent fastest response I can recall from an analog source. I am very familiar with some of the best out there to like the Walker in its latest generation for example. Try to find a Dohmann dealer in your area. You really should hear it.
socfan12
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Thx, Elinor. Will try.
pani
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Kronos has a low noise floor but it also lacks some of that sparkle and excitement that accompanies a great analog system. Take a look at Avid Acutus
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