>>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.
I think he was exaggerating.
What he meant to say was, 10,000% better.
Merrill tables
Anyone have experience with the "New" Merrill table? I owned one in the past. Bought it brand new in '84 for $900.00. The new ones look the same but they cost about ten times the original. I sold my table in '96 (should have just put it in storage). I'd like to get back into analog, I kept all my records but in these recessionary times reaching for a New one is tough! Are the new ones worth the price?
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I owned a Merrill Heirloom before I moved to the dark side and began manufacturing turntables. Other than the following possible exceptions, it is the only American turntable in current production which conveys the essence of music to this listener ... : 1. The Rockport Sirius which I have never heard. 2. The Saskia - another 'table I've yet to hear. Unfortunately, I was nailed down to my room at the Rocky Mountain Audiofest, but people who's ears I trust tell me that the Saskia falls in to this rarefied air as well. 3. My rigs and the other members of the Galibier Family Tree (http://www.galibierdesign.com/family_tree.html) ... doh! You thought this was an unbiased post? They don't exist, and we collectively vet each other in this dialog. With these exceptions (most of them at a significantly higher cost), I consider all other American turntables to be crude appliances in comparison with the Merrill. Others will certainly differ with my opinion. I was very excited for Anthony and George when I learned that the Merrill flame would continue to burn. I'd love to hear how Anthony has built on George's work. Now, Anthony ... if you'd just rid the design of springs completely ;-) Cheers, Thom |
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