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New turntable: TW or Obama?

About to take the plunge on a table to replace my venerable SOTA Star/SME V.

Top contenders: TW Acustic Raven LS or a Kuzma Stabi R with wood base.  Arm options are the TW 10.5 on the former, or something else.  Would likely get the Kuzma 4 point for the latter.

Anyone with experience and an opinion on these analog tables?

Cost wise they are similar, both under $20K.

Thanks!
bobbydd
dover
2,243 posts
 
@jaym759 

I would agree a new Cosmos would be great, but the Kuzma 4point11 I suspect might be too heavy for the sprung chassis. The 4Point11 in my view is much better than the 4point9 and thats why I recommended the Kuzma TT with the 4Point11.

Do you have a Cosmos/Kuzma ??
jaym759
44 posts
 
dover1: I do have a cosmos/kuzma 4pt9...you are right that the kuzma4pt/11 is likely too heavy for the sprung chassis...but the 4pt9 seems ideal for my setup 
cashmety2
4 posts
 
So, what's the problem? Why is anyone so triggered seeing "obama's" name being used! Whether it's a typo or not, get a grip!
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wspohn
600 posts
 
Keep the arm - hard to better it.

Upgrade the table to current model - costs a few thou but have heard very good things about it.

I have a series 1 Cosmos with the same arm on it and have been toying with an upgrade (only problem is that it is in my second system so not sure that's the place to be spending money).
genez
220 posts
 
Any TT that is just under $20,000?   It should be beyond reproach.  To say otherwise is a disgrace. 

Anyone needing advice on such a TT should not be buying such a thing if he can really hear and can actually enjoy what he hears.  Otherwise... he is just status bragging. Its no longer about the music.   Its all about what holds the highest status. 
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