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Well Tempered or Teres .....

After much deliberation, I have narrowed my choices down to either the Well Tempered Classic (used, round motor) or the Teres.

My preferences for my new table are a black background as silent as possible, and dynamics along with musicality.

My thoughts on arms for the Teres --- well Just like eating an elephant, one bite at a time, but maybe ET2 or Clearaudio Unify, but I will probably start with a modded Rega 250 in order to put some monies into the 300B amp fund.

I listen to a variety of music: Blues, Classic Rock, Alternative, Female vocals, piano. (not in any particular order.)

As Far as the Teres models, I am leaning toward the Teres with the cocobolo base, because I know that if I went with the acrylic base I would always kick myself for not waiting for the Cocobolo model.

So.....

Input is appreciated as to thoughts between the WT & the Teres cocobolo base table,and of course the facts and reasons behind those thoughts.

Just for kicks, how about the same question regarding the acrylic base Teres and the WT.

Thanks for the input.

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dougdeacon
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I have trouble changing the batteries in a flashlight without screwing up, guess I'm electrically challenged. I've never rewired an arm, but lots of others have done the Expressimo rewire so I guess it's doable.

Chris Brady is totally swamped at the moment so his lead times are a little stretched. Be prepared to wait some if you do decide to take the plunge.

The HIFI mod is a killer. If you go the Rega route and buy the weights from Twl, you get the extra benefit of being able to add my mod to his mod. Twl's weights accommodate a micro-VTF adjuster I discovered. It lets you change VTF over a .15g range without moving the counterweight! Big benefit for VTF-sensitive cartridges like the Shelters.

Yes, I'm nuts and no, it never stops!
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focusedfx OP
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Thanks for the heads up on the Teres wait, (I saw 6 weeks on his website) I guess I will have to live with that--

I would most certainly purchase the TWL Mod from TWL, as I feel its the least I can do in order to help support the inventor and credit is due, where its due :) I highly enjoy TWL's informative plus posts.

Is there a thread that covers your VTF mod? (adjusting the VTF in those increments without moving the CW sounds really slick!)

Now if I could get my nose outta the forums, and get some work done...

R~
jphii
485 posts
 
Six weeks is a long wait, but well worth it. You will never "kick yourself inn the ass" for buying it.

The rewire is not hard at all. You should have no problem. The hardest part of the TWL mod is popping off the caps! I did it for a minute, to see how it sounds, then took it off. Only because of the amount of swapping things around at this stage. When I have it set up for me & only me, it goes back. It's amazing.

Doug's VTF thread

Pretty neat, huh? It's fun to see what people will come up with to make our vinyl lives easier & better.

Feel free to email if I can help in any way.

Joe
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focusedfx OP
56 posts
 
Thanks Joe,

It just keeps gettin better and better--

I love this forum but it sure isn't gonna help my bank account any.

Ever see a hearse with a trailer hitch ? how about a luggage rack ?

Ya can't take it with ya!

Happy Listening,

Richard
coouugar
46 posts
 
Get a Teres 255 with a ET2 tonearm and if you can swing it go for the Shelter 901 cartridge, this setup will be very hard to beat. I have this setup and love it, very musical.

Steve.
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