Well Tempered Amadeus

Charlie,

There is no doubt that the WTL arm is much easier to use than the Dynavector is. The fact that Firebaugh has done such a good job of addressing resonance problems with the standard Amadeus has made it competitive in that respect with more expensive designs.

Jim Pendleton
Osage Audio Products, LLC
573-696-3551
info@audiointelligent.com

Maybe the DV 500 version is not on sale in the US yet, but Dynavector Japan is listing it as an available product:

http://www.dynavector.com/products/turntable/e_dv500.html

Go with the synergy of the Amadeus. Firebaugh all the way!

I just set up my new Well Tempered Amadeus and the rave reviews would seem to be warranted for this pricepoint and perhaps above. As I am an a self professed vinyl newbie after saying goodbye to the shiny black format in the 80's. Starting a new collection of records starting now! LOL
I did have some issues getting the tonearm dialed in during setup that were due more to my excitement and inexperience than due to any problem with the instructions and even with my rather pedestrian Shelter(?) 201 cartridge the turntable is just lovely to listen to. If you can get past the whole golf ball thing and listen ..... very satisfying. I cannot wait to be able to mount a nicer cartridge that will hopefully bring this turntable to the next level.

Good for you! Congrats....It'll sound even better once it settles in....you're in for a real treat.