Clearaudio or Acoustic signature Double x


I would like to hear from current or past owners of the Clearaudio Performance and the tonearm/cartridge used and Acoustic Signature Double x with either the TA-1000 or TA 2000 tonearm, and if you've had both tables the pluses and minuses for each, as I am in the market for one of these and I cant make up my mind, perhaps with a little feedback from the Audigon community I will be able to?
Thanks everyone

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Can’t speak to the Clearaudio. I have the AS Triple X with the 12” TA1000. Similar to the XX but beefier. I think the Acoustic Signature Tables are just so so good. Clearaudio is solid but the engineering and build of the XX is amazing. High mass tables to me are the way to go. The tone arms are just “Art and Engineering”. I love mine so much I might wanna be buried with it. ;-) sorry to gush but if you have specific questions about the AS let me know.
You are absolutely not wrong on this rbtstock. There is not much on the Acoustic Signature tables as many go the American way but I have to say the Germans do audio very well indeed. Clearaudio included. I have the little known SPL Director/Performer Combo with their Phonos driving my American made Spatial M3 Sapphires. The best system I have ever had! The engineering is impeccable and the customer support is there through your dealer. I had a slight issue with the motor probably damaged in shipping and Fidelis shipped a new one no questions asked. I was initially looking at the XX but found a deal on the older but brand new triple X in white with the 12” TA 1000. Just a thing of beauty! The thing is a beast and if you check Audiocircle you can see my system in the gallery. I actually have my open baffle speaker in front of the table about 3 feet and no feedback absolutely none! You will in fact fall in love with the double X and be very satisfied! I could probably wager on that. Good Luck and let me know how you make out!
Rene