Teres, redpoint or galibier turntable

slowhand

all three tables are top notch

I own a Galibier
the wait is well worth it - mine was 5 months

Thom Mackris is a gem and a great guy to work with
and may pipe in here although he's a very busy man

don't expect a production line of Seracs anytime soon
but $5k for a gavia is a steal in the performance level it will take your analog setup to

do a search on galibier here and at vinyl asylum
and look at flyingred's comments
he demo'd teres and galibier
and was very insightful in my decision
dealing with Thom is a true joy
his build quality is second to none

I don't understand Teres' use of wood for tables
but they make premier gear

I couldn't be happier with my gavia

fly up to Denver and visit both Teres and Galibier and hear it for yourself
THom even reimburses money towards airfare

I've owned Basis 1400, 2100 and 2500 tables and still own a Vector tonearm. You really have to move up to at least a 2500 to get proper bass response. If you can find one used that might one way to improve things. The Basis motors are good, but you'll still be using a belt that stretches. The Basis suspension is a very good design and implementation but you'll pay a lot for it and it may not be necessary. You will also be somewhat limited to which tonearms will mount and work well with the Basis tables. Have you looked at the prices of new Basis tables?

For the money, I found the Teres and Galibier to be a much better value if you're buying new. Redpoint has chosen to go with a dealer network so that takes most of the value away. I have no problem with the wooden Teres tables. The dense, exotic hardwoods they use are much different from any hardwood in N. America. I don't think you could go wrong with either of these. It took me a while to decide, even after visiting both Thom and Chris. I eventually went with the Gavia. I've had it almost a year and I'm still very happy with my purchase. Probably the last table I will every buy. I know Teres owners that have had their 'tables for quite a while and they are also very happy with their's.

Forget about this intermediary stuff, go for it? second mortage? get a Walker Proscenium. That is one super refined table. Lloyd is a really nice guy, give him a call.
No conflict of interest to disclose.

I love my Gavia and Thom is a pleasure to work with.
I run dual arms and the Gavia is all the table I will ever need.
Daned and Audiotomb have said it well.

Mechans

not everyone has your or Al Porter's 'cost no object' approach

I'm sure it's well worth it
but about a 6 to 1 cost increase