Brinkman Balance Comparisons

My earlier post pointed to some of the qualities that, I think, the elite tables provide--freedom from the sense that vinyl is being played, sensational dynamics, increased refinement, greater sense of hall space, and so forth. The SME 30, Walker, and Continuum all provide it. Whether it's worth the money to you is another question entirely. That said, superb sound can be had for a lot less. But you will get more with the better tables. My opinion, valuable or not, is that it's all a question of how demanding (and obsessive)you are or want to be.

Vetterone: would you include the Walker and the Continuum in your top five? DO you believe the Teres competes at that level?

Vetterone--many thanks for your response. Are you using the DD version of the Teres? Have you inspected the Grand Prix turntable?

I disagree. It seems as though tables keep improving in precisely these areas: speed stability, pitch definition, and resonance control. Consider the new Continuum turntable or the new Walker arm, etc.

Yes, I'm afraid it is. And re: phono stage. True. But anyone who's shelling out the dollars for a highend turntable is unlikely to skimp on the phono stage.

RWD--how do you like the woofer towers? Do you find them fast and tight enough?

Have you put real binding posts on the towers?

You need to get someone local to do it. I hear it makes a huge improvement. Also you can, if you have someone local, get the crossover tuned up as well. Better binding posts and capacitors.