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Artemis/Schroder SA-1?

Does anyone know if the SA-1 turntable and TA-1 arm are still in production? There's little indication on the Artemis Labs website. No response to email sent to the distributor, Aydn, and no response to a phone number for Artemis that was listed in 5 year old review. Really just looking for a dealer (I'm in bay area) to give it a listen.

Thanks for any leads!
cjbaron
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stringreen
6,472 posts
 
Why would are you interesting in owning a component that you can't find let alone if you need to have it repaired....
cjbaron OP
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Hi Lewm, yes, sent e-mail to Frank but haven't heard back yet. Maybe he's busy touring the states after RMAF?

Stringreen, you pose a vexing existential question. And yet how on earth will it need repair if I cannot find one to buy?

Such enigmas aside, Artemis was, and presumably still is in Simi Valley California, that is if they remain in business.
notec
407 posts
 
The high torque DC motor - is noisy when idle (nothing playing - from a ten foot listening position approximately).

It is still noticeable when playing low volume dynamics of music IMO and the deal breaker for me - even tho its sexy as all get out...
lewm
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Notec, I don't doubt what you say, but that report is most surprising. What is there to make noise in a DC motor at idle? (Nothing, I think.) Is this hum you are talking about, audible over the speaker, or a mechanical noise? .
notec
407 posts
 
It's mechanical dude. From the motor herself.

I still want one tho. Hope it's made next from darker wood
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