Greg Beron of United Home Audio says:
What this TT seems to accomplish is to allow a rock solid base for the arm and cartridge to do their job. The mass of this thing will just not be moved, it's pure dead weight. With virtually no acoustic vibrations working against it, an arm like the new Graham Phantom Supreme is going to dig so much info from the record that a musical surprise is immenent.
Does this approach Master Tape playback, I do hear the same velvet tones I hear from tape which is saying quite a bit. But vinyl does not exhibit the ultimate inner detail, (the power and force of live music), or the frightening dynamics and quiet background that tape can offer. It is just as Jonathan Valin from The Absolute Sound said, "The Ultimate Source Component".
However there is more music on vinyl and as a source component in your high performance audio system a TT is a an absolute must! I mean, what are you going to listen to, digital? No thanks, I would rather scrape fingernails down a chalk board.
TT's arms and cartridges have gotten good, I mean really good these days. Provided they are set up properly that is. Folks, if you have a TT or are contemplating buying a TT please establish a relationship with a local dealer. At UHA we supply lifetime set up and support on any vinyl system we sell, I think you will find similar support in your area, look around. Your dealer will prove his value, you will need him to properly set the thing up, guarantee proper operation, and provide continued technical support. It will make a big difference in your long term listening enjoyment.
What this TT seems to accomplish is to allow a rock solid base for the arm and cartridge to do their job. The mass of this thing will just not be moved, it's pure dead weight. With virtually no acoustic vibrations working against it, an arm like the new Graham Phantom Supreme is going to dig so much info from the record that a musical surprise is immenent.
Does this approach Master Tape playback, I do hear the same velvet tones I hear from tape which is saying quite a bit. But vinyl does not exhibit the ultimate inner detail, (the power and force of live music), or the frightening dynamics and quiet background that tape can offer. It is just as Jonathan Valin from The Absolute Sound said, "The Ultimate Source Component".
However there is more music on vinyl and as a source component in your high performance audio system a TT is a an absolute must! I mean, what are you going to listen to, digital? No thanks, I would rather scrape fingernails down a chalk board.
TT's arms and cartridges have gotten good, I mean really good these days. Provided they are set up properly that is. Folks, if you have a TT or are contemplating buying a TT please establish a relationship with a local dealer. At UHA we supply lifetime set up and support on any vinyl system we sell, I think you will find similar support in your area, look around. Your dealer will prove his value, you will need him to properly set the thing up, guarantee proper operation, and provide continued technical support. It will make a big difference in your long term listening enjoyment.