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Experience with Acoustic Signature Calypso

Any one have any experience with the Acoustic Signature Calypso turntable? I'm looking to upgrade from my Luxman PD277, and the Calypso seems like a very solid, well-made table, especially for the money. I basically like the sound of the Luxman table, but I'd like to get some lower bass and a little more quietness. The Luxman has a hollow aluminum platter, and I'm wondering if the Calypso, with a large solid aluminum platter, may sound similar. I'd also like to put my old Luxman tonearm from the PD277 on the Calypso, as this tonearm sounds fantastic with my ZYX Universe cartridge. Thanks for any comments.
klinerm

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rauliruegas
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Dear Klinerm: I own two Acoustic Signature TTs and I can tell you that I'm very proud to own it.

This all metal design is really good: it is a non-oil bearing design that is a tour du force bearing design ( other than air and magnetic bearing designs ), it has a stand alone motor and an external power supply that is inmune to electrical fluctuations, it can acomodate up to three diferents tonearms and is really trusty.

I don't have experience with the Calypso model but the bearing, motor and power supply is the same in all the Acoustic Signature line. Recomended!!!!!!!!!

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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rauliruegas
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If you can go for the Final Tool, that will be better. Any way, Acoustic Signature is a great TT builder.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Klinerm: The Rega 100 is a good tonearm but the VTA adjustement is a must to have for we can get the best from any cartridge. I don't know if an aftermarket VTA adjuster do a compromise ( trade-off ) in the tonearm performance. Why don't take a look to the Moerch DP-6 tonearm?, this one is a very good tonearm too.

I like more the Final Tool design: three points support and external motor.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Klinerm: Well the SME V is a very good tonearm: you will be satisfied with it and the Final Tool.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Klinerm: Glad to hear you are enjoy you analog rig. You are welcome.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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