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The Monaco is a very well designed and executed turntable. I've setup two of these tables in very familiar systems with same cart/arm/phonostage/pre/amp/speakers. The table's performance is consistent and predictable. Less than a year ago, I put an A90 on one of the tables and it performed very well while clearly displaying the differences between the two cartridges both strengths and weaknesses. I've met and discussed the table with the designer Alvin Lloyd as well as visited two rooms during RMAF accompanied by Alvin himself. I think the GPA Monaco is a fine table with excellent performance.

Of course this performance is dependent on the total system. As with all things audio, if everything (all equipment and the room) has synergy you are in for a great ride. If not then there is going to be something else out there that may fit the particular system better.

i think Jfrech has it about right on the GP Monaco. i had one for about a year in my room. it's a really nice tt, fit and finish about perfect, great speed, low noise and neutral sounding in a good way. i 'prefer' my Dobbins SP-10 Mk3 for it's dynamics and foundation (wetness?) and my Dobbin's Garrard 301 for it's 'swerve' or whatever term you'd use. i seem to like tt's with a bit of 'mass' (Rockport).

but i could more than happily live with the Monaco for sure.

Dear Mapman: How about, combo of mat and tonearm/cartridge. Most important?

well IMHO the mat makes a difference and has a critical importance. Hard to say which TT link is more important but IMHO whatever you think the mat could be at the top.

regards and enjoy the music,
raul.

Raul ,is there any chance of seeing some pictures of your nude sp10?I just can't wrap my mind around exaclly what you done and I thank you.

Regarding TT mats I have a Micro cu180 my question, is this mat too heavy for the bearing of a sp10mkii?

The CU-180 is the perfect mat for an SP10mk2 and it is one of the best mats made. You're a lucky guy!