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Gyrodec vs Well Tempered Amadeus

I presently own a MKII version of the Gyrodec bought as a demo unit in 1990 with RB300 tonearm upgraded with Techno Weight. The only mods to the Gyrodec are new two piece towers, nylon spacers for arm board and black tak under the skeleton. I use a Blackbird cartridge.

My question is, would a WT Amadeus sound better than what I already have using the same cartridge. Or would i be better off fully upgrading the Gyrodec with new DC motor, plater bearing and Graham 2.2 tonearm?

Upgrade cost about $1500 plus about $1500 for used Graham arm. So about same price as a new WT Amadeus.

Thanks.
hartonr
jperry
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I think changing your tonearm will make a very significant difference. I upgraded from a Rega to a Basis Vector tonearm and the difference was a significant improvement to my sound. It was difficult to believe changing the tonearm could make that much difference.
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marakanetz
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i own same and would not want to change its signature sound. autidioning other tables often brings me back to what i own and upgrade it so will probably to OP.
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roscoeiii
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I agree that if you are upgrading the Gyrodec, then I'd upgrade a tonearm first. Another option might be something like an Audiomods arm.

But if possible, as always, I'd recommend auditioning both if possible. The Amadeus has a very strong following, with some folks preferring it to a VPI Classic for instance.

Any chance you'd be able to get an audition?
hartonr OP
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I live in the Los Angeles area, anybody know where I could audition a WT Amadeus? Any volunteers?
dayglow
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If your considering the Amadeus just remember they are built by Opera Audio in China. For the near cost of the Amadeus you could look into the Opera Audio Consonance Flagship-Droplet LP 5.0mk2.
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