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Upgrade my Turntable????

I just purchased a new ZYX Airy 3 from Mehran aka Sorasound and am completely blown away at the difference between it and my Grado Statement Ref. (which was by no means a slouch). I am hearing much more of everything: resolution, extension, tonal color, dynamics, etc. etc. I cannot recommend this cartridge enough.

I currently have it mated to a VPI Aries/JMW 10, and I am wondering how much of an improvement a higher end (see more expensive) TT might make. Would a VPI/HRX, or a Teres 340 be a huge improvement or am I very solidly at the point of diminishing returns with my Aries? As you all know it is next to impossible to audition anything analog in your system before buying, so any advise is appreciated.

If I might add an adendumn to my question; I wonder if anyone has compared the top TT's from the larger companies like VPI and Basis to the Teres products. I sure would like to go for the Teres if they are as good as some people say (and if I ever get that kind of dough) but worry about a small company eventually going under and leaving me with an unserviceable product.

Thanks in advance

Chris
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c123666
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The only item in the Teres that could be a problem..maybe..is the bearing. All of the other components can be duplicated. Well, the platter would not be so simple but platters don't break easily. Buy an extra bearing if you buy a new Teres and that will allay any fears of winding up with an orphan. After all, all it is is a base, armpod, platter, motor, and bearing. The motor can be replicated from other sources. Same for a turntable such as a Clearaudio or Scheu.

You have a very good turntable. The unipivot arm may not be the best match for your new cartridge but that is only a guess not having any experience. I prefer a traditional gimble type arm.
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