Thinking of selling my Teres

Jphii,

I looked at the pictures of your turntable and it's a work of art and the fact that it makes beautiful music is just the icing on the cake. Since you built it yourself there is an additional attachment. You should never part with that turntable no matter what.

If you're getting antzy then upgrade the cartridge or the phono preamp but KEEP THE TERES! A good source is the heart of the system. Why start all over?

I broke out an old Yes album today and was simply mesmerized by it. I was listening to the side with "Yours is no Disgrace," and it blew my mind. It's clean, it's clear, very dynamic and musical, with powerful articlate lows and fast shimmering highs. It's great how an LP can do that after decades of sitting on a shelf.

I know what you mean about the wife thing. My music system's have been with me since puberty and that's one constant in my life that I won't give up. Women come and go.

I've been married for over 17 years now. I got my wife her own stereo (which sounds pretty good) so she doesn't have to mess with mine. She wouldn't know how to work it anyway.

Same with my car... I bought a stick so my wife doesn't want to learn to drive it. It works for me. :)

Glory, you need to get your priorities straight. What a sap you are!

I have to tell you, Joe, that I really enjoyed following your build. You did one hell of a great job. I think I understand where you are coming from. Sometimes it is about the journey, and not just the destination.

So you essentially have something like the old 250 model? There have been many changes and improvements since then. As you've already considered, changing out the acrylic platter would be something to improve on. But from what I hear of the difference between the 265 and the 320, maybe you might consider upgrading the whole table. An 8" thick plinth with a ton of shot would be a cool base. If Chris is selling the new composite platters ala carte, that could help keep the build complications down, as would the new Verus motor. Then you'll need to start thinking of upgrading the tonearm. ;-)

That you're even asking the question tells me the answer - for crying out loud, keep it. You put a lot of work into that table - its part of you and it will hold continuity to that effort, which was a good thing and is still a good thing. With the undamped acrylic platter the Verus will be an excellent upgrade, then maybe the new composite platter.

Joe,

It's great to see you back, even with a tough question. I vote with the others who say keep the table, at least until you're sure you've found something better. There's too much of Joe in it to let it go without a good reason.

If it'll help let's have Larry (Cello) ship up the Wally Analog Shop. It's still 1/4 yours, and you haven't gotten much use from it recently.

Regards,
Doug

As you've already considered, changing out the acrylic platter would be something to improve on.

Maybe the challenge of building a platter will keep me happy for a while. I have to admit I got (almost!) as much enjoyment out of the build as I do out of listening to it.

That you're even asking the question tells me the answer - for crying out loud, keep it.

Yea, I know it sounds like that. but lately I've been getting that itchy feeling that says get rid of everything and start over. As much as I like my Audio Note kit, I haven't thought twice about getting rid of it and starting over. I'm going to have to give this some serious thought.