Like my hero Art Dudley, I wanted the two most iconic vintage tt's of all time, the TD124 and the 301. Both of mine are maxed out in terms of both restoration and performance upgrades. It just so happens that my TD124 was purchased the year I was born by my dad and has therefore always been in my family. I grew up with it. And my 301 is one of the most desirable by collectors-an early grease bearing rimless that was found in nearly NOS condition. Granted, the performance upgrades I chose meant the original grease bearing was replaced by a modern all-brass bearing but just the same, the deck is gorgeous to those that know what they are looking at. And unlike modern decks, vintage decks allow for custom plinths that add to the beauty and satisfaction of having something that only a true artisan can craft.
So that is why I have two decks, each on either side of my equipment rack sitting on their own Symposium Foundations. As Greg Metz told me-and he is right-there are some records that sound best on one and others that sound best on the other. That phenomenon adds to the fun.
So that is why I have two decks, each on either side of my equipment rack sitting on their own Symposium Foundations. As Greg Metz told me-and he is right-there are some records that sound best on one and others that sound best on the other. That phenomenon adds to the fun.