My experience with Galen Carol Audio

Another +vote for Galen. Good to read that you guys had positive experiences. Happy Listening!

+1 marktomaras, classy move

As I am in the early stages of research, and I will not make a move quickly, Galen gave me more general advice and answered my questions.  His advice was that it may be better to not make a small jump, as I already have a good deck. If I am to upgrade, it may be better to make a somewhat significant upgrade.  I don't think he was trying to suggest that I spend more money, I think he was more of the opinion that an upgrade should make a difference, and also last a good while.

I asked him which table feels better constructed, the SME or Clearaudio at the same price point?  He said without hesitation that SME is the table if one is obsessive about build quality (like I am).  We were comparing the SME 10 or 15 with tables from Clearaudio's Innovation line with similar price points.

So, I am not exactly ready to buy, especially as I am leaning towards SME, and that is a pricey endeavor, but I will be calling Galen when I am ready.

Very professional seller. Bought my VPI Prime used from him. Items  was exactly as stated and shipped to perfection. Very polite on the phone. I would not hesitate to buy through Glenn Carol again.

I bought some of my first high end products from him decades ago. ET tonearm, Quicksilver Silver monos, VPI TT, and so on. Nothing but great things to say!