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Grand Prix Audio Monaco Turntable

FYI, Hi Fi Plus (an excellent UK audio magazine) just did a very thorough review of the Monaco turntable. I have had the turntable for a year and think it is incredibly transparent and very involving - you really get pulled into the music. I could never explain why I found the turntable so engaging, but I think Roy Gregory has done a very good job of explaining why. I have had the VPI HRX and am very familiar with a number of the high end tables (e.g., the SME 30 and top of the line Brinkman)and thought those tables were very good, but I never had the same connection with the music as I do with the Monaco
cohnaudio

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downunder
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I just read the RG review in HIFI+ and I see no real difference in the overall review compared to Fremer's review in Stereophile.

Both state the GP is SOTA sound wise, however slightly in the lean category, which to some is heaven and others (me) not so much heaven. Being compared tonally to the clearaudio is not so good thou.

Both indicate to use with tonally even (read slightly warm) cartridge's for the GP to sound its best.
downunder
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Hi Lewm. thanks,

I would not decribe the Strad's as warm at all. they are transparent and have a tight bass
- now the speaker I have before was very warm - Vienna Mahlers - mainloy due to the over generous bass and mid bass
downunder
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Cohnaudio

I don't disaagree with you, as you are clearly very happy with the GPA. I wish I could hear one over an extended timeframe.
My point is that both reviews were closer than most people think. IMO both said the table was state of the art, only somewhat leaner to some of the competition or their own tastes.

BTW, I like some sugar in my music, but that is more due to a lot of the pop/rock/alternative music I listen to. But never have sugar or milk in my tea - Earl grey is nice as is Chinese tea.

cheers
downunder
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Cmon Mtkhl567. " The full benefits of a Monaco might not show up in your current setup anyway."

No need to disrespect anyone's system here man!!

WE could all be listening to MP3's, so spinning vinyl no matter what TT is a joy.

BTW, How could you get to listen to a GP Monaco TT for 6 mnths before deciding to buy one?? I want the same deal you got.
downunder
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Aaron

Time to hunt down one of the Nakamichi Dragon CT turntables which self centres of centre LP's.
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