Clearaudio TTs good or bad

I will be watching any responses you get as I am also considering the Clearaudio Champion Level II with an fully modified Origin Live RB250 and a clearaudio cartridge. Thanks for asking the question. Now we just need some of you analog experts to speak up. crc

Can't comment on sound quality (heard it at a store) but it is very susceptible to footfalls. Probably needs a Big Rock or Aurious (sp?) for optimal setup. If you believe the reviewer types, the VPI is supposed to sound "big and airy" and the Clearaudios are supposed to sound "quick and lean".

I need to add the clearaudio solution to this list & A basis 2000 but the basis looks like a poor value. THANKS..

Hi Bj. The Glider sounded good on a solution/morch arm. The champion sounded good with a clearaudio victory/morch arm & a BPS, same arm. Sound: clear, fast, not necessarily lean; information retrieval is superior to "plusher" TTs (/older designs). IMO, Clearaudios need a good RIAA to sound correct, otherwise upper or lower register may be pronounced.

Which SME arm? Crc: what's the mod on the 250?? The champion is rigid & fast -- I assume the 250 will keep up?

Cheers!