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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
hiho
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Has anyone tried VHS tape for tape-drive? They are cheap and plenty to go around...
braab8
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Sonofjim

that's quite interesting,I had you pegged for a TW of some type judging by your posts.

I totally agree with you about the difficulty of choice between the Galibier (any model) and the TW Acustic.As one A'Gonner stated "it depends on which side of the bed I woke up on" and another, "if I had to make the choice again I could have gone the other direction"
However, I must say,it seems that the community of Galibier owners (Teres as well) and support is very positive and must be considered by anyone considering taking the plunge,this is just my my observation.

I see you have been well traveled in these last few months.
Isn't it a great situation to be in having to decide among such great tables,designs and designers?

In short the Technics sounds killer,judging by the fact that you we're a to audition 3-4 tables in such a close span of time.your audio memory must have been taxed but the fact you chose the SP-10 above the killer 3 you've auditioned says ALOT!
I will keep my eyes peeled for more about them.
sonofjim OP
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Braab,
Go to soundfountain.com and look up the technics SP 10 series. The custom plinth are disscussed with detailed pictures of the Albert Porter designed African Wenge plinth, the very same one I'm now using in my system. It takes motor noise out of the picture and leaves you with a quiet and easy to live with drive system that's dynamically rock solid. I believe Albert has enough material to make several more plinths now. Just buy a working Mk2, have someone replace the caps and diodes in the power supply(or do it yourself), put it in a custom plinth and you 'll find you have a giant killer at a reasonable price. Not to take anything away from the TWs and Galibiers, just another solid option.
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