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Well Tempered Amadeus Options

Hi Guys, As I'm avid WTL Classic fan and have owned over three different versions since '93 ending with a Classic MK V version last year. But after having a chance to hear the Amadeus at Don Better Audio in Cleveland Ohio this past November I've come to the realization that had I heard this table in Feburary of said year I know what would be residing on my stand right now. But my question is ask I only intend to do this one time.............., I'm in the position to get either the standard white ball version or the more upscale GTA version with the alumium plinth and black golf ball attachment that cost $3.700 here in the States where the basic one goes for $2.850!, as I've been following the trends here regarding this table in general I'm merely wondering which route have you guys taken?, and if there is in fact a better sound being rendered by the more costly unit?, or is it purely based upon overall appearance and little if anything to do with better Fidelity?. I merely wish to go this route one time and be done with it, so your opinions with more then likely be weighed quite heavily I might add. So fellow WTL owners please share your tales and tell me what's what!. Regards, Oscar
el34eh
sounds_real_audio
1,009 posts
 
Do you think the money you save on the less expensive version might be better spent towards a really good cartridge?
tobias
1,534 posts
 
Sounds_real, IMHO that would definitely be one way to go about it. The white golf ball Amadeus can take a very good cartridge.
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
Interesting thought! I believe that cartridge
compatibility for both versions are the same.
Certainly it would stand to reason to put the extra $850 in to a better cartridge. IMHO, the EMT tsd-15 is a great match w/ my standard Amadeus. Don is well equipped to help you there, as he has several cartridges that match nicely. That will come down to personal taste of course. I would just ask his advice on the whole subject.
el34eh OP
57 posts
 
Guys, My intent is to use it with a bare minimum a Dynavector 20x2 and at a later date look into either the XXmk2 or said EMT tsd-15, as Don mentioned to me last year a good sounding $2.000 would go very far with enhancing what's great about this table. Yet looking at the numbers, if need be I'd swing the GTA version and never have to think back - what if?. So with that being said I'd like to thanks those of you whom were willing to share your thoughts on this matter, as it's something I was beginning to loose hairs over and that's kind of hard to imagine as I'm already bald headed. So your words are more then a little bit appreciated to say the least. Regards, Oscar
paul2240
22 posts
 
I have the standard. I spoke with the US distributor of the Well Tempered and after much hemming and hawing (sp?) he admitted he has never been able to tell the difference in sound between the two. It's purely cosmetic in his opinion. I then spoke to two different dealers (Audio Revelation in So Cal and the dealer in San Fran) and Audio Revelation said even with the best equipment, the difference in sound was almost imperceptible and the difference didn't mean one was better than the other. The San Fran dealer didn't want to comment on the matter. After all this, I went with the standard and I couldn't be happier....no looking back whatsoever.
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