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Help me choose TT of these three candidates.

I have narrowed the list down to these 3.
1. La Luce with SpJ tone arm and Lyra Helikin or Titan Cartridge
2. Transrotor Orfeo with Tripalnar tone arm and Sheltor 901
3. Clearaudio Max Solution with Master TQ1 arm and Strvidari cartridge

I have auditioned all of the above three in addition to VPI TNT (too warm), SME 18/2(?)(too slow for my taste),Transrotor Leonardo(did not so much for me), Clearaudio Master solution (liked the sound but chose to go one step up). Of the three 1 and 2 falls in to the category of sound that I prefer: Neutral, dynamic and lush and excellent freq extension at both low and high end. Besides both of them looks gorgeous! There are other TTs that I might be interested in but it is difficult to find dealer that has the set up. Only other alternative is read as many reviews and get opinion of Audiogone members. Since each combo costs $10-$15 K, I would really like you opinion and or your experience on these three choices and any other recommendations you might have.

Thanks.
nilthepill
hiradi
25 posts
 
Hi again...
The LaLuce Centoventi is ,to my ears, a very musical,lively sound...with excellent soundstaging and seperation of the instruments ,lots of air around each instrument...as I said the cartridge is still breaking in...what suprised me most about the sound was the dynamics,really brought the Hornings alive....much better than anything before...I have not heard the SPJ arm ,but since I consider the AirTangent to be better than my previous arm,the Wheaton,it was not a issue...I simply prefer the straght line trackers...and it fits very nicely too..my wife just hopes it's the last one...but there is a Aussie one which I heard and it is quite unbelievable...but ,that's another story ,enjoy !!!
ca2284
43 posts
 
I have a C/A Max Solution. You can e-mail me directly if you have specific questions on this model.
alun
181 posts
 
If I may I'd like to put in my two cents for the Brinkmann LaGrange table. A wonderfull sounding deck and a sight to behold. If your spending that kind of money, it wouldn't be right not to hear one. I am a TNT6 owner and I love it but a Brinkmann is just a little further up the chain, of course I would also prefer the Kuzma Airline over the Brinkmann arm...
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
oracle delphi or premiere would be more neutral than the 3 mentioned. also the linn, phonosophie
ciscomc
10 posts
 
I chose the Transrotor Orfeo with the Turbilon upgrade, (three motors with a central controller). I use the superb AudioCraft AC-3300 arm with a Zyx Airy 3 silver. Incredible dynamics, rich, and yes pretty neutral. Truly a gorgeous table in every way. By the way I am in the process downsizing and my table and arm can be had very reasonably...
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