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S.A.M. Turntables...

  • "Is there anybody in there?  Just nod if you can hear me."

  • Does any one own, or have experience with, any of the S.A.M. turntables from Croatia??  I am strongly considering their Renegade table, possibly with the two arm setup, using a Clearaudio TT-3 as one of the arms, and the S.A.M. Calista ll (med-high mass unipivot) as the other arm.  Another possibility is their Reference table with the same arm configuration.  I would like to match one of these tables with a Benz Micro (probably a Glider) and a London Decca (maybe the Maroon).  Thoughts and opinions appreciated...
hdcls
tonykay
1,317 posts
 
I have seen those S.A.M. turntables for sale here on Audiogon. They seem too good to be true, for the price offered. That’s no disrespect to the manufacturer. If they can make and sell them for that price, OK. If it were me (and I’m not you), I would look for a well-reviewed, time-tested design like the Technics 1200. They’re available everywhere. You can send your funds to Croatia, but if it turns out to be a scam, or something less than your expectations, are you sure you can get compensation  It’s your money, you decide, but I would give it some serious thought first.
totem395
390 posts
 
Check out Audio Karma there are a few owners on the site.
billwojo
397 posts
 
tonykay, did it ever occur to you that some of those other TT manufactures may be scamming it's customers?S.A.M. sells direct, the price isn't doubled or more when it arrives at the dealer. Manufacturing cost are a lot less in Croatia than in the US or Europe.
They have been around for a number of years and steadily growing in popularity.
As totem said, there are a few AK members that have purchased them and are delighted.

BillWojo
tonykay
1,317 posts
 
"...there are a few AK members that have purchased them and are delighted." 

Good for them! hdcls should check out Audio Karma, but I wouldn't change a word of my comment. 

Tonykay
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