Brinkman Balance Comparisons


For those who have the Brinkman or compared it to others please chime in. How does it compare to the Avid, TW Raven AC and SME 30? I heard the Raven AC has been compared to the Brinkman in Germany extensively. any thoughts? Also, how critical is a good support stand to achieve it's perfromance?

Thanks for your help,

Andrew
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Rick,finally!Best of luck,and you made a great choice.One thing to consider(from the Sid school of buying)is that the component is able to be serviced in a reasonable fashion,in terms of as little potential hassle as possible,should that scenario ever occur.You can always call ED,for an audition of his Phantom(coming this Saturday)if you are interested in pursuing this arm.Yet,you know there are a good many great alternatives.
Best!

PS...Did you need to sell the "Breitling" I saw you wearing,in order to finance this?-:)
Hi all....you are all welcomed to my home once I get this rig up and running (or before?). Andrew has been here already. We can make some Italian pasta before we listen. Mark (Sirspeedy) you are close by so please come by. Larry (Cello) when I get the Schroder Ref I WILL lean on you for advice and counsel.

Mark....I'm keeping the Breitling...heheheh!
Rick,

I am good friends w. Thomas the owner of TW Acustic. He came to visit me in Aruba. He has a Breitling from my store. I guess TW owners own Breitlings as well. I am wearing the Breitling for Bentley Mark VI with blue dial these days.
Well...just an update.......my T.W. Raven/Tri-Planer/Dynavector VS1 is going to be installed today. I will keep you all posted as to the outcome!

Rick (RWD)
Rick.How happy are ya,today?Best of luck.
Also,my friend Ed(you met him at Sid's)is getting Jeff,after you!He sold Ed the Phantom,and is re-checking it.I hope all works out,for both of you.
BTW,the new issue of Hi Fi News and Record Review has an extensive,multi page layout on selecting an arm,and cartridge to match.With EXTENSIVE input about compliance,bias,etc.This is a MUST,for alot of the posters on this site.Not for the mega advanced crowd,like Raul,Doug,Neil and some others,but a fabulous read.
Best!