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Of course, I have no control over this, but will be a happy participant in any after hours playing that may occur - to the extent that my back holds up.

Even if I were to come out the "winner", I'd be the first to admit that this proves very little - other than giving a general glimpse as to broad characteristics.

Everyone there will no doubt be punchy from all of the work involved in bringing the show to reality. Doing a quick setup in one room (and trying to figure out how all of these high mass tables can be sited on stands appropriate to their design) is likely to be unfair to someone and it's hard to predict to whom.

I would go on record however that the Clearaudios and Basis 'tables will be at the bottom of the heap. Sorry if I offend, but I'm unimpressed.

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier

And a Garard / Loricraft ... very impressive 'tables.

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier

Finally, a shoot-out!

Even if the Basis and Clearaudio do not participate, a Quattro Supreme vs. a Teres 340 - a good, legitimate fight.

Okay, the contest has been set. Let the preparations begin... and may the best table reign!

(Excited) George!

And please be careful: Your (Chris and Thom) tables are heavy. :)

(Already panting) George

And a Lenco/Home Depot, also a very impressive turntable ;-)

I have to say that this focus on the importance of PRaT is music to my "ears"! I would have to side with 4yanx on the issue of whether PRaT is colouration or not: the PRaT is inherent in the music, obviously, as timing is the heart of the music, as any musician and all audiophiles should know. The piece of equipment which filters PRaT out of the recording is the coloured piece. Since there are so many variables from turntable design to turntable design - belt or thread or idler wheel or direct-drive; suspended vs unsuspended; high-mass or low-mass; acrylic or metal or wood; damped or undamped; skeletal or massive; high-torque or low-torque; coupled or decoupled - humans and their ears are still the best way to judge the presence or absence of PRaT. Of course, maintaining as perfect-as-possible speed stability in the face of stylus drag (the Great Enemy) is the way to preserve the PRaT of the original performance.

If it ain't got that swing, it don't mean a thing...
Cheers,
Jean