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I am looking at buying a new txt to replace a VPI. The three contenders are 
Acoustic Signature Typhoon 
https//acousticsignature.audio/typhoon-neo/
Clear Audio Innovation
http://clearaudio.de/en/products/turntables-innovation.php
Brinkmann Balance
https://www.brinkmann-audio.de/main.php?prod=balance&lang=en

I listened to the step up Acoustic Audio and really liked it, as I did the Clear Audio. 2 of my best friends are pushing me to get the Brinkmann Balance or the SME 15. Any feedback on the 3 tables would be greatly appreciated. 
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rdk777
571 posts
 
TechDas tables might be worth looking at.  The Air Force 3 Premium would be on my top list.
rsf507
2,306 posts
 
Owned a Bardo but had issues with it's speed, strange that it was a DD and had this issue.
lewm
12,911 posts
 
Wouldn’t you say your Bardo was “broken”? Did you have it serviced? What was the outcome? Sounds like maybe the Hall sensor was malfunctioning. Thx.
garyalex
117 posts
 
I have the Brinkmann Bardo with a Kuzma Stogi arm.  These replaced a VPI Aries Black Knight and JMW 10 arm.  The Bardo/Stogi is much, much better.  As they should be, considering the price difference.
audition__audio
1,445 posts
 
I cant recommend the newest version of the Merrill Williams enough. Of the 3 listed I would lean towards the Brinkmann but the M.W. I think would best it by a decent margin. I wouldnt go with a Brinkmann arm but this based on my exposure to their older arm types.
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