Merrill tables

The government calculation is based on inflation rate of less than 3% a year. I wish that is the case every time I fill up my car. I suspect audio inflation rate would be more because of the small market demand on which high fixed costs have to be amortized.
One would think that audio manufacturers must be making a killing with all these exorbitant prices. Remind me of a joke I heard in the elevator at a recent audio show: "Do you know how to make a million in high-end audio? Start out with 2" :-)
Vinh

I own a Merrill Heirloom and it is in Anthony's hands as I write. I am going for the full refurbish and I am going to have a new Ortofon arm installed. I always said the Heirloom was going to be my last table, but knowing Anthony's work and George's ideas, I decided to take a leap.

When I get it back in a few weeks, I will be sure to come back and write a review. For more Merrill info:

http://www.vinylnirvana.com/ar_merrill.shtml

i'd love to hear any turntable that is 'lightyears' ahead of another. the price is lightyears ahead for sure, even with the rollback.

>>i'd love to hear any turntable that is 'lightyears' ahead of another<<

I think he was exaggerating.

What he meant to say was, 10,000% better.

Nah he was absolutely serious - he's talking about one of those newfangled TT's - no belt drive - no direct drive - you know with the latest crystal clocker - dilithium crystals to be precise - the latest warp drive TT!