Dan_ed: Maybe I didn't choose the best terms to describe the kind of sound I prefer. I was relying on a somewhat outdated perception that has remained fixed in my mind for quite a few years. It involved an experience I had in shifting my SME V tonearm and cartridge (can't remember which one) from my VPI to a Sota Sapphire turntable. To my ears, the VPI had a warmer, richer, almost stereotypically tube-like character, while the Sota projected more of a neutral, clean, seemingly etched quality then commonly associated with solid state sound. Maybe I should also add that I don't care for something that seems almost excessively lively.
Sound differences between Galibier and Teres
Aside from numerous remarks about theoretical advantages based on their construction, I've never seen anything in the way of descriptive impresssions regarding the "house sound" of the Galibier and Teres lines of turntables. I have encountered references to shoot-outs, so some of you must have managed to acquire a pretty fair idea as to the personalities of each table. I've finally reached the point where I'm ready to take the jump toward possibly acquiring one or the other, but I have no "sound" idea of what to go on. I do know that I prefer a more relaxed, very slightly softer presentation as opposed to one considered a bit cleaner/sharper in outline. That's all I'll say for now, other than to extend my thanks to any of you who can let some light in the door on this subject.
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