I had a great visit with Chris of Teres on Thursday. My search for a turntable has ended! Just for the record, he had his Teres 265 set up on a masssive wooden stand - probably about 6 inches thick with what appeared to be 4"X4" legs. Chris said that he really likes the sonics of the thick wood platforms. He also suggested, however, that I check equipment racks made by a company in Canada- Skylan Component Racks These racks are made of MDF, of all things, and he said they set one up for him at the Rocky Mtn. Audio Show this summer and he was astonished by how good they sound - and they are a lot cheaper than the racks I've been looking at. Chris said that a couple of his customers have purchased the Skylan racks for their Teres turntables and have been very pleased with them. Yet another choice!
Dave/Salectric - I would imagine I could have Timbernation make me a rack of any shelf thickness I would request. I really like the look of maple, so I am very tempted by this. I have a few weeks to decide, though.
John/Outlier - Thanks for the link to that very interesting thread. I, too, am intrigued by the Sistrum platforms. I can't imagine that Twl would lead us wrong. :-) Still, it would cost almost $2000 for the rack I would need (I assume I would need the solid top shelf since the Teres turntables have a separate motor component.) Like you, I have some definite space constraints and will have to have a complete rack in order to be able to place all of my audio equipment. I wish I could have a separte stand just for my turntable, but there is no way. I agree that the best thing to do would be DIY, but I don't have the skills for that.
Wish I could buy several racks just to see which I prefer, but I have yet to find a money tree!
Holly
Dave/Salectric - I would imagine I could have Timbernation make me a rack of any shelf thickness I would request. I really like the look of maple, so I am very tempted by this. I have a few weeks to decide, though.
John/Outlier - Thanks for the link to that very interesting thread. I, too, am intrigued by the Sistrum platforms. I can't imagine that Twl would lead us wrong. :-) Still, it would cost almost $2000 for the rack I would need (I assume I would need the solid top shelf since the Teres turntables have a separate motor component.) Like you, I have some definite space constraints and will have to have a complete rack in order to be able to place all of my audio equipment. I wish I could have a separte stand just for my turntable, but there is no way. I agree that the best thing to do would be DIY, but I don't have the skills for that.
Wish I could buy several racks just to see which I prefer, but I have yet to find a money tree!
Holly