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Teres Versus with Galibier/Redpoint?

I'm planning to add another turntable to my system(currently have VPI SSM rim drive/10.5i). Along with the Raven AC, I'm most intrigued by the Galibier Stelvio and Redpoint Model D. Any of these tables would allow the flexibility of Differing/multiple arms and a contrast to the sound of the VPI. One potential advantage to the Galibier and Redpoint might be the ability to position the Teres Versus next to the platter as an alternate drive method. In this way, one might be able to use direct drive and tape drive interchangably. Does anyone have experience trying this or is the tape drive good enough that this would make little difference?
sonofjim
dougdeacon
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To my ears, a properly implemented tape drive on those tables is not simply "good enough". It's better.

Others have reported differently of course and they prefer the Verus.

Partly it's a matter of what music you listen to and what kinds of sounds sound "real" to you. If rock, contemporary vocalists and multi-miked/multi-mixed recordings are your standard, the Verus may well be preferable, or at least as good. If the harmonic complexities of Hogwood or the pure vocals and acoustics of Alfred Deller or Emma Kirkby matter to you, the tape drive can better provide the clarity those sounds require.

It may also be a matter of whether those who prefer the Verus have truly made the effort to optimize their tape drive. That isn't difficult, but it should be done before a judgement is made.
sonofjim OP
557 posts
 
Thanks Doug,
I think it makes sense to optimize the tape drive first but I do think the flexibility to use the Versus may give these tables an advantage over the Raven. May lean toward Galibier. Trying to get ahold of Thom on email but I'm sure he's quite busy. Being factory direct probably keeps prices lower too.
stiltskin
499 posts
 
That would be quite a turntable collection.

Just thinking out loud...
Regarding TW Acustics I know some owners are using 1/4 tape with their Raven Ones and like it very much.

However it may be another story trying to use it on the 3 motor Raven AC, possible difficulties installing the tape on three pulleys including the platter, well difficult for me perhaps, big mitts.

They are all good tables , the end results with this experiment could be surprising.
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rickmak
22 posts
 
I've been wanting to try out the Tape drive on the Raven. If anyone knows where I can get a pulley similar to the Teres pulley so that I can use a mylar tape, please let me know.

Any tips would be much appreciated.
santanaali
78 posts
 
Doug; may I ask what is a properly implemented tape drive? My rig consists of a Galibier Quattro SE with a Serac platter, TriPlaner, Zyx universe. I do run through a mylar tape every 90 days or so.
Thanks in advance
Vernon
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