Why do turntables sound different?

That's what I said - no turntable sounds right, even worse by definition they cannot.

moonglum,

Appreciate the Rockport link. As I research for my final TT ; Every bit of information is helpful toward making the final decision.

Thanks
Best to you 

That's what I said - no turntable sounds right, even worse by definition they cannot.

I don't agree and that's not what I said either- I've seen several that are quite competent at all these issues and as a result sound quite similar.

NKonor, you are most welcome. :) :)

Here is a link to the full(?) article.

 

http://www.iar-80.com/page12.html

 

To make your T/T selection headache even greater, take a look at this You Tube clip. Even if you pipe this through a budget amp & speakers it will give you a flavour of the turntable’s capability.

Bob Wood has posted quite a few with this particular turntable plus at least 3 other tables. He also boasts, apart from his SPU collection, a fine collection of Soundsmith carts, amongst others.

This table, my personal favourite of the 4, is a rebuilt/restored Lenco idler drive built by a real craftsman and technologist. If you were looking for a top VFM purchase you couldn’t go wrong with an arrangement like this.

 

Not only does Bob superbly optimise & present the audio aspect of his turntables but he does a killer video edit as well. :)

I’m always keen to see the latest thing that he has posted.

This link will put you in touch with more needledrops…

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=untpS8wOx9k

 

Best regards,

Bill.

Most turntables from medium to high end have a vibration suppression system built into the unit. What I see as being the ultimate difference in turntable sound is the cartridge you select. The cartridge actually reads the vinyl and transmits sound to your integrated amplifier, preamp or receiver. Looking for better sound? Try auditioning better quality styluses.