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Micro RX 5000 Renaissance?

It may be just a coincidence, but looking through the various reports of the recent Munich high end event I've noticed no fewer than four (!) different turntables that all look suspiciously like the Micro RX-5000.

TW Acoustic and Kuzma launched new models visually 'inspired' by the RX-5000 design, Acoustical Systems showed a table that looks like an exact copy and DB Systems (www.micro.nl) also showed an exact copy, leaving no doubt of its objective by simply calling it 'The Tribute'. And then of course there already was the TechDas AirForce 5.

Does anyone know more about these newbies and what's under their bonnets? It would be interesting to compare their performance vis à vis the original and hear how much technology has moved forward. Or not.

While I'm a happy owner of the RX-1500G, the RX-5000 has been on my radar for quite some time. So with this Micro Renaissance going on, should I wait for a mint original to cross my path or should I go for one of these new tables? It seems Micro enthousiasts are now spoiled for choice........

edgewear
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brf
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What is your criteria for an "inspired" Rx 500 table.  Any table with a heavy platter and an outboard motor? 
schubert
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What Chinese do BEST is to build what they want to whatever they standard they please to include World Class .
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edgewear OP
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Sorry, I was being sloppy. The correct URL is www.Micro-Seiki.nl which shows the RX-5000 exact copy called ’The Tribute’. This can be joined by a German made motor drive by Dereneville (www.AVdesignhaus.de).
The table displayed by Acoustical Systems is indeed a modified version of a Chinese RX-5000 clone. I don’t suppose they would waste their time on polishing a turd (or a ’garbage copy’) now would they?
The TW Acustic is called the Raven RS (not yet on their website) which incorporates a flywheel (another Micro first I think). Suggested retailprice is around $20k.
The new Kuzma is called the Stabi R, which is already listed on their website for €9000. I have yet to figure out how to upload links to pictures and such, so sorry for not including these.

My observation is simply that the Micro RX-5000 apparently has become an inspiration for various reputable brands. I think it would be interesting to compare these new designs with the original. So I would like to know if anyone already has something they wish to share about this.


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