Anybody heard Galibier or JC Verdier turntables?

Nghiep, The new turntable that Dan_ed mentioned uses direct drive and has hardwood/brass/lead platter that will weigh about 56 pounds. The new motor is a lot more than just direct drive. It's a unique, non-cogging motor/controller topology that we chose to implement using direct drive. We have a rough prototype right now that has an acrylic platter. It sounds remarkably good but the wood platter is expected to raise the performance to another level.

Nghiep, The address you listed is not where our demo room is. To schedule an audition please call or email. A short summary of the audition system is Schroder Reference, ZYX Universe, Artemus Labs PH-1 phono, DIY line stage, DIY 46 monoblocks, Edgarhorn Titans, DIY subwoofers. For details see: http://www.teresaudio.com/haven. The page is a little out of date but has most of the info.