Doug
You could be entirely correct, but I was merely describing what I heard at that one demo, that's why I suggested he make a trip to Denver and listen to both TTs before deciding. Maybe that particular demo I heard wasn't representative, I don't know. Chris played one track on the acrylic, then switched the platter to the wood, same TT/arm/cart.
If Opus goes and actually sees/hears the systems, he should be able to get a feel for the TTs, but more importantly, know the people and what goes into their TTs, which I think is more valuable.
What you describe about the systems after the sources, I agree fully. There's no point having the best TT only the muck up the sound through the amplification/speakers.
Perhaps on my next trip to the US, I could pay you a visit?
You could be entirely correct, but I was merely describing what I heard at that one demo, that's why I suggested he make a trip to Denver and listen to both TTs before deciding. Maybe that particular demo I heard wasn't representative, I don't know. Chris played one track on the acrylic, then switched the platter to the wood, same TT/arm/cart.
If Opus goes and actually sees/hears the systems, he should be able to get a feel for the TTs, but more importantly, know the people and what goes into their TTs, which I think is more valuable.
What you describe about the systems after the sources, I agree fully. There's no point having the best TT only the muck up the sound through the amplification/speakers.
Perhaps on my next trip to the US, I could pay you a visit?