AMG V12 vs SME 20/12

Any thoughts or any one lucky enough to hear both?

Thanks in advance

royaloak09-04-2013 12:52pm

peterayer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,382 posts 09-12-2013 at 09:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well, some people prefer direct drive to belt drive. It depends on the implementation. So, I'm not certain everyone will prefer the sound of the Balance to the Bardo. I have read that the tubed power supply is an improvement, though.
royaloak OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20 posts 09-12-2013 at 11:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How did the AMG/SME thread turn Brinkmann...;-D
bill_k Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 927 posts 09-13-2013 at 01:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There is a logical relationship since AMG does much of the custom machining of parts used in Brinkmann tables.
peterayer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,382 posts 09-13-2013 at 10:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The OP asked about the Brinkmann Bardo down the thread on 9/9/13.
royaloak OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20 posts 12-19-2013 at 07:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ended up buying the SME 20/12 but with V12 arm. Couldn't hold off on my dream cartridge, the Ortofon MC Anna. Just picked one up 2 days ago. What a wonderful sounding record player, love it.