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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
rcupka
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I concur with sirspeedy, this thread has been very enlightening. Seems the folks on the analog forums are far more civilized and helpful than participants in digital.

I have the TriPlanar VII/UNI combo on a Micro Seiki RX5000 and am quite happy. The UNI is still breaking in and our good friend Doug D has been a great mentor.

Dan: your welcome to stop by at anytime (I'm just over the border in MA.)if hearing the arm/cart combo is of any help.

Thom: The high end needs more people like you. It's so refreshing to see a person in the biz that sincerely supports the hobbyist. You are to be congratulated.

Bob
dan_ed
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HaHa! Bob, we have met in the past! I bet I can still drive right to your door. We are very close indeed and we should get together for some listening sessions. Do you still have your Basis? I have progressed more into the music you enjoy so I'm sure we could enjoy some jazz together.
dan_ed
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When I read about the meltdown at Doug's I couldn't help but image some poor schmuck audio dude who caught just a glimpse of nirvana right before the Three Mile Island melt down. Morbid, yeah, but funny in a whacked sort of way.
dan_ed
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Mike, thanks for sharing your experiences from the early days! That was most enjoyable reading from the perspective of receiving a "new born".

Interesting that I was just talking with my wife about how I could easily pass this table on to my son (a young dude of 26) and feel quite comfortable that he would be able to enjoy the best of vinyl playback for many, many years to come. Thanks for your vote of confidence and for sharing your experience.
rcupka
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Hey Dan, you're right ...we have met. I sold my Basis some time ago and now have a MicroSeiki RX5000. This is also a high mass non-suspended table (ala Galibier,Teres, etc.)which just "gets out of the way" of the music.
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