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Teres, Galibier and Redpoint

After a lot of research deciding whether I should upgrade the motor on my Avid Volvare or my cartridge I have now decided that upgrading my transport is the way to go. I don't have to worry about motor compatability problems and I can always upgrade my cartridge at a later date. Being that I nearly always prefer pursueing the small company, and that the unsuspended route seems right, the three shops above have really caught my interest.

The Teres 320 or 340, Galibier Gavia and Redpoint Model A all cost about the same. But the same problem arises, I don't have an opportunity to hear and compare them and unless it's on my system, it doesn't really matter. I in no way mean to insult Chris, Thom or Peter, but what seperates these three tables in term of sonics? I say this only because they are contributors to this forum. Anyone have any opinions?

My arm is a Tri-Planar VII. Phonostage a Thor. Art Audio SET amps. Systrum rack. Thanks for your input. Richard
richardmr
santanaali
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Hi; I am in the same boat as well. I have heard all of these tables, hands down the RedPoint was the winner to my ears that day for a table using mass and being unsuspended. However what I found was the SOTA Cosmos or Millenia better suited my listening needs; netural. It was mached with a TriPlanner. What ever way you go I am sure you will be happy, in the end.
Cheers
bigbucks5
184 posts
 
You really should also consider the Verdier Platine at this price point.

Arm coupled to table

Takes 2 arms

Armboards rotate for easy adjustability/setup

Non tweaky
meby
46 posts
 
Guys sorry to be no help, but I have questions for both of you. I also just sold my turntable and arm and I am on a quest for a new table front end. I have not really narrowed my list as far down as you guys yet, but the Basis and Avid tables were amongnst the tables I was considering in addition to the Galibier and Teres and Brinkmann. What did you not like about the Basis and Avid tables.
Funny that you mention dynamics or 'startle factor' as this is the reason to not have a suspended table as I sold my Nottingham Spacedeck and Arm as the combo because it sounded slightly slow with no dynamics. I have had several people tell me you have to get a suspeneded table to have the most dynamics. I really wish there was a way I could audition all of these tables but I only can audition the Brinkmann.
richardmr OP
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Meby - As far as my Avid is concerned, I really have nothing negative to say about it. It is overmatched, price-wise, by my arm and I do want to get another cartridge (maybe a Lyra Titan instead of my Helicon). The Volvere is the first model in its lineup. Eventually I want to reach my idea of analog nirvana and I think the three models above will closer reach it. The arm and cart can only take what the table gives them. I'm itchin to find out what else is out there. Count me in for the diseased audiophile club.
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albertporter
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This is a great thread!

I recently heard the Galibier turntable and it has a strength I thought important, DC motor and battery powered.

Perhaps the others have the same system?
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