Immedia RPM 2 vs Clear Audio Emotion cmb

thanks guys, the clearaudio table I was thinking about was the emotion cmb/satisfy combo, about two grand without cart, the immedia rpm2 with armboard upgrade was six thousand in 97, the arm alone was $2,400 , it weighs fifty eight pounds !!! after reading some reviews on stereophile on line it seems that Immedia was going after state of the art at the time. I think I might just try it out. Does anyone know if it can be serviced still? what if it needs a new belt, ect, Thanks , chris

Immedia is still in business and supplies parts. One word of caution -- installing a belt on the Immedia is extremely difficult and frustrating. Other than that it's a great turntable/tonearm.

It's been some years since I last used the RPM 2 turntable and arm. At the time my impression was that the arm was a better performer than the Triplanar or Graham of the day (Graham 2.2), but was somewhat more demanding to set up. Based on what I have heard from the Emotion and Satisfy, I am confident that the Immedia can offer a higher level of performance.

OTOH, I fully agree that installing or replacing the belt on the RPM-2 is a PITB.

cheers, jonathan

When I first was offered the trade for the Immedia table I did not know much about it, I was in the hobby when the table first came out but ran only digital so it went under my radar. After some research it seems clear that this was a very highly praised table, so I think I will pay to have it
set up, wally from wally tractors is local so I will have him do it, so I can get the most from it. It does not come with a cart, and I think I will run with a Clearaudio cart to start with, cant wait to hear it.

I'm not sure what price range cartridge you're considering but the Lyra cartridges (made by Jcarr's company) are really very good and mate up well with the Immedia tonearm. I'm also been happy with Koetsu's in the arm.

Have fun.
---Gary