SCHEU Premier substitution

RWD,
I haven't owned any of the Teres, Galibier, or Redpoint TT's simply because there is a substantial price difference between they and the Scheu. So, I really can't offer any informed opinion on the motors. The lowest priced Teres is still $1k more(1.5x), the Galibier is $2.2k more(2x plus), and Redpoint A is $6k more(4x) the Scheu.

But, I do have a KAB Speedstrobe which is accurate to 0.03% at both 45 and 33.3 rpms and once the Scheu is tuned in, it doesn't show any visual variation at all. I have a geeky habit of checking when the TT is first turned a few LP's in and after a few hours.

Are there micro-fluctuations within the visual siting? Possibly, but I haven't been able to detect them by ear yet. I would think pitch variations would be detectable in sustained notes of solo musicians. My system is fairly revealing and accurate, so I would think any pitch fluctuations would stand out. Who knows, though?

In fact, Scheu is developing a new, better motor, to go with the new model, which according to some German audiophiles who have already listened to it, offers not only a new design, but even better bass and soundstaging. I have listened to Acoustic Signature tables, and while I agree they are fine tables, they too IMHO do not play at the same level as the Scheu, at the same price.

Hassel,

I've heard the Tacco/Schroeder comparison several times from a few German Scheu owners, I assume the tables are fairly popular over there. Did you have a chance to compare the Tacco to a Schroeder, and if so, which one?

There aren't too many owners here in the States, so there aren't many people with comparison experience.

The combination is extremely musical to me, but I don't have much(acutally any) other personal vinyl expereince.

I am happy to hear that Scheu has come out with a better motor.
Hassel, you siad above..."I've heard the Tacco/Schroeder comparison several times from a few German Scheu owners"
did they give any comment as to which arm was better (Schroder or Tacco and why??

Rick (RWD)

Darkmoebius, Rwd,
no, I myself do have a Tacco, but I have never compared the
Tacco to any Schroeder. Over on the German www.analog-forum.de, member "Tom" compared the first version of the Tacco to his Schroeder, and found the Tacco to be close to the Schroeder. Later, Scheu modified the Tacco, which improved its performance futher. Member "Otto" had a Wheaton Triplanar, which he sold after getting a Tacco. He compared the Tacco to it a Schröder Reference, too, and wrote "the Schroeder-arm - to which I compared the Tacco, too - I dont´t need to have for its price". He mentioned the following chareacteristics for the Tacco: "tempo and authority, bass performance, energy, the ability to produce extraordinary spaciousness".

Obviously, both arms are of the highest quality, only the Tacco sells for 1800 Euros. You might drop an e-mail to Soundscape-Hifi, too, who has compared Schroeders and Taccos, too.