considering a Maplenoll

I have owned a Maplenoll for about 1 yr. Sonics are very good but they are difficult to set up and you must be willing to tinker to get the best setup and sound possible. Lots of extra parts with a compressor, air lines, filters, etc. For me, I do not mind the tinkering and when it is right, its magic

The air pump issue is the main one with the maplenoll ariadne series. I do not have the full signature model but the table itself is built like a tank. Once set up properly, i have found I need to do very little with the table except play my records. I think I have found the solution to the pump issue and that is using a JunAir compressor for the arm (very quiet, very rugged air compressor) and a separate pump for the platter (actually an aquarium air pump). JunAir is used by Pluto audio on their signature table and is also widely used in the dental field. Since I have this setup, I have not really had to tinker with the air system at all.

Strong agreement with Crem on this subject. I do believe once you solve the air supply issue, the maplenoll product performance approaches levels equal to the best in this industry. There are some good products that meet or exceed the high pressure requirement but as Crem said, they are pricey!