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Continuum Caliburn - really the best TT on earth?

I have read so many good things about the Caliburn but also figured out that this table needs some care (software, o-ring, air suction etc.) To my knowledge they have improved the table over the last three years.

Is there anyone out who has experience with this table besides of audio shows -meaningly having tested the Caliburn with the Cobra and e.g. a Lyra system within a very good chain? Is there any reason not to go for a Caliburn?
thuchan
thuchan OP
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Halcro,

yes it is a really time consuming expedition. I know it from Chris (& Steve) in Atlanta, who really knows how to build it up. But in any case I would not do it without the support of Continuum people.

It is a bit easier with the Criterion. You are right one may use other stands like the Castellan. Maybe I am going to use a Copulare Grand Porto in black & silver... have to think about it...

enjoy your excellent system - Eckart
thuchan OP
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Peter, amazing video. wow -you are walking between machines. Looks like a studio with warm and nice atmosphere
breuninger
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Yes, I believe the listening atmosphere is very important to the overall aesthetic of the experience. Such as when seated in our very fine looking (unfortunately with suspicious sonics) Verizon Hall. Please google verizon hall images to see the beauty of it.

Peter
thuchan OP
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very good architect - beautiful hall - as the city is
mikelavigne
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yesterday i spent 30 minutes or so at CES listening to the Caliburn. it had an Air Tight Supreme mounted, playing thru ARC electronics.

i've listened to the Caliburn 3 other times at shows but never had a true sense of what it's character was compared to my impression of my Rockport. it seemed in the past that i was always listening thru other gear and so could not get a handle on things.

anyone who thinks that the Caliburn is the best tt is certainlly justified. i think it does dig more information from the gooves than the Rockport. there is a remarkable amount of musical (not just stuff) info that is easy to hear. OTOH i think the Rockport has more forward propulsion and continousness, has a greater feeling of solidity and ease, and maybe, just maybe, darker backgrounds.

all these differences between the 2 tt's are not huge, but it's easy to hear when both speak so clearly.

i can think of a few potential reasons for the differences but the 'why' is not really important. i don't have a hankering to sell the Rockport to buy a Caliburn. but i'd love to own both if i could possibly afford it. since it is a current product it's nice to know that at least it's a choice. the Caliburn is a fantastic tt and all us vinyl lovers are better off that it exists.
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