My experience with Galen Carol Audio

As I am in the early stages of research, and I will not make a move quickly, Galen gave me more general advice and answered my questions.  His advice was that it may be better to not make a small jump, as I already have a good deck. If I am to upgrade, it may be better to make a somewhat significant upgrade.  I don't think he was trying to suggest that I spend more money, I think he was more of the opinion that an upgrade should make a difference, and also last a good while.

I asked him which table feels better constructed, the SME or Clearaudio at the same price point?  He said without hesitation that SME is the table if one is obsessive about build quality (like I am).  We were comparing the SME 10 or 15 with tables from Clearaudio's Innovation line with similar price points.

So, I am not exactly ready to buy, especially as I am leaning towards SME, and that is a pricey endeavor, but I will be calling Galen when I am ready.

LOL, I almost forgot about Larry... I bought my current table (Michell) and the last two cartridges (Dynavector and Lyra) from him! He also set up my Lyra on the Michell. I do like Larry.  He is another highly knowledgeable, down to earth dealer.  I am simply looking into three manufacturers that he does not carry.

 Nope. It was just a well-deserved testimonial.  I have no affiliation with the dealer, nor did he  ask me to post anything.   This was a shout out to someone who deserved it, and a heads up to those on this forum looking for a good dealer.