Difference between Brinkmann Bardo and Oasis?

Well, I went and did it. Oasis on the way. I should take delivery by the end of next week. Thanks to all.

Congratulations, it looks like a great table. I read about all the options on stereophile, did you also get all the options? With vinyl platter mat and a polished granite base, record clamp, optional stainless steel and precision-ground crystal platter mat and a Brinkmann screw-down record clamp, Optional Balance power supply. Tonearm?

Thanks, Captain. You're thinking of the Bardo with all the options. The Oasis has the same drive, platter, and bearing but comes stock with the crystal mat and clamp in a wood plinth (cherry in my case). I'll use either my Tri-planar or Phantom with it, and just the stock PS at first.

Any update Wrm57?

Keen to hear about the Brinkmann, especially with either tonearm you settle upon..

Hi Ps68,

Shipping was delayed while additional armboards were drilled, so it's not here yet. Judging by the tracking info, it ought to be landing at LAX around now (am I eager or what?), about to clear customs and head north. I'll report back after we get acquainted. I'll be using a Tri-planar to start because my Phantom II is with Bob Graham at the moment.