So it's done; I ordered a Classic with my dealer and the worst part of the process has begun--waiting. I got the black finish and the Valhalla wiring.
I must say the pictures do not give this turntable justice. When I walked into my dealer's today, they had just assembled a black Classic with Valhalla and Dyna 20X cartridge for a customer who had been waiting for his since January. (It must have been a sign!)It looked so much better than in pictures. The finish was exquisite and the table was so imposing with its heft and massive platter. Absolutely amazing. I think the black finish especially makes it beautiful.
My only concern at this point is my current MI cart that's 6.8 grams and has a compliance of 22. I intend to upgrade to Lyra Delos in the near future but my Soundsmith Aida will have to do the job for a while. I hope it has a good synergy with the Classic tonearm.
I must say the pictures do not give this turntable justice. When I walked into my dealer's today, they had just assembled a black Classic with Valhalla and Dyna 20X cartridge for a customer who had been waiting for his since January. (It must have been a sign!)It looked so much better than in pictures. The finish was exquisite and the table was so imposing with its heft and massive platter. Absolutely amazing. I think the black finish especially makes it beautiful.
My only concern at this point is my current MI cart that's 6.8 grams and has a compliance of 22. I intend to upgrade to Lyra Delos in the near future but my Soundsmith Aida will have to do the job for a while. I hope it has a good synergy with the Classic tonearm.