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Teres, Galibier and Redpoint

After a lot of research deciding whether I should upgrade the motor on my Avid Volvare or my cartridge I have now decided that upgrading my transport is the way to go. I don't have to worry about motor compatability problems and I can always upgrade my cartridge at a later date. Being that I nearly always prefer pursueing the small company, and that the unsuspended route seems right, the three shops above have really caught my interest.

The Teres 320 or 340, Galibier Gavia and Redpoint Model A all cost about the same. But the same problem arises, I don't have an opportunity to hear and compare them and unless it's on my system, it doesn't really matter. I in no way mean to insult Chris, Thom or Peter, but what seperates these three tables in term of sonics? I say this only because they are contributors to this forum. Anyone have any opinions?

My arm is a Tri-Planar VII. Phonostage a Thor. Art Audio SET amps. Systrum rack. Thanks for your input. Richard
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rwd
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Colin, good for you!!! I am now starting to get the itch to "really" upgrade my TT and arm. I am considering also one of the Teres'(265?) or a Galibier. I am leaning toward the Schroder Mod 2 arm. My budget is less the yours but I believe the TT and arm may make a big difference.
What will you mount you Teres on?
rwd
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Hey Dan good luck on your trip. If I had the time I'd join you!!!! It looks like I am leaning toward the Galibier or Teres with a Schroder arm myself! Keep us posted!
rwd
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Hey Xagwell, you should fall in love with the Rhea!! I have mine (no tube rolling on mine Dan) over a year and it replaced an ARC PH3 SE (pretty good phono amp itself). The difference was like putting the flesh on some very strong bones! The Rhea created the sence of the concert hall air. A bit difficult to describe but never the less you will (or should) hear the difference and like what you hear.
Dan, are both Thom and Chris located in Denver??
rwd
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Hi Richard....I'm all ears!!!!

Dan, I am going to see what I can do that weekend. Another 'goner may be interested also. I have to check the schedules with everyone in the house!
rwd
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Rich, where did you hear the Galibier table??
rwd
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Hi Richard...one more question about the Gavia table you heard. What platter was it using: the Selac, Gavia or Stelvio?? Much appreciated!
rwd
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Please see my comments under "Schroeder vs Tri-Planer Vll sonic differences" Thank you!
rwd
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Wishing Dan_ed well!!!!!
Dan is off to Denver for a shootout of Galibier-Teres-Schroder-Tri-Planer and maybe more this weekend. I know we will ALL benefit from his trip! I wish him a good safe, happy time and I awiat a full report for us all when he returns....boy now isn't that pressure!!

Rick
rwd
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Dan...you're the MAN!!!
rwd
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Hi Sirspeedy......the audition of the Shindo/Garrard is a month away. I will call you and we can see it together. But, I can't wait for Dan's reviews ...oh the perssure.....he may be holding my analog future in his hands........oh the pressure....heheheheh!
rwd
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Hi all this is just great news....but now I am so confused with all this informationa and so much to digest! I am swamped at work right now but need to get back to you all in the thread and via e-mails. The DD Teres looks great, the Schroder Ref is still high on my list but soooooooo long a wait?, the Galibier is still in the running as I had expected both tables to be quite good!

Rick
rwd
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Dan...my congratulations again on a very difficult decision. As I said to you this morning, your decision has helped me also in focusing on my vinyl journey as well.

Hey Sirspeedy...so well put....about those feeling of being 10 years old and getting something you longed for!!!! For me at 10 it was the Marx "Fort Apache" set. Now I want the Schroder/Teres/Galibier/Tri-Planer toy set!!! But seriously, I think we all owe a special thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread and especially to Dan_ed for taking the lead with this special trip. I suspect this is not over....no...I suspect this thread will continue just like a great novel. WE are just finished with one chapter. There are many more.......there's the "dougdeacon" and "cello" and "Xsheaffer" and so on, chapters......and also my chapter. I still need to decide on a new TT, arm (shoot, why sooooooo long for the Schroder) and new cartridge.

Again, Dan, thanks and congratulations!!!!!
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