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
Obewan, please forgive the transgression of one who is but a wee nematode on the path to audio enlightenment!

Now if I can just find that extra $12K I had lying around. . .
watch out for the wrath of Doug, I have a poor EL34 laying in my basement that dared cross his path!
Hi Nick! Yes, I remember Doug bragging about how he put a hurtin' on you once. :)
Dan,
You left that extra $12K here. Wasn't that your share of the lasagnushi?

Nick,
I'm a pussycat. Paul's the one who turned that EL34 into a puddle of melted glass. I think he biased the amp up to 800mv or something. Apparently it sounded fabulous for a minute or two. Then the glow frightened the neighbors!
It may have been the glow combined with the soundtrack from close encounters of the 3rd kind.
How did you get all the mud out of the living room anyway?
I hate it when people hijack threads.
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