verdier Platine or Nottingham Analogue hyperspace

I have compared the NA, Kuzma Ref, and the Verdier. I went with the Verdier. It is a much more sophisticated design with its magnetic platter. Its motor drive is the weak link, but it can be upgraded.
The sound quality of a stock Verdier beats the NA Hyperspace. It has a blacker background, more detail, but warmer than the NA.

The Verdier is fitted with a SME V and Shelter 501. My dealer wanted me to upgarde to a Schroder though I have done nothing yet.
I believe Tron in UK makes a custom drive for the Verdier. Galibier makes a motor drive that Verdier owners have used. There are quite a few options.

Charlie,
Thanks for the advice. Too many things to upgarde, the arm, the cartdridge, and now the battery pack! Do you connect the PSU directly to the Verdier motor drive or do you need the GT Audio motor?

Birdyy8,
Back to the original thread compairing the Verdier and the NA. I believe the NA Hyperspace is comparable to a Teres 200 series or lower 300 series , a Kuzma Ref., or a VPI Aries. The Veridier is a different proposition as is its price range.

Doug,
Thanks for the Teres 320/Verdier comparison. I have always wondered about the relative value of the two decks. It does seem that a Verdier is not a great value compared to a Teres 320. Oh well!
In the end, I believe the mag platter/bearing is a smart solution, short of a pressurized/expensive system like the Rockport, Walker, or Verdier's Magnum. It is clearly maintanence free with no valve or tubing to worrying about. And that is why I like it, not to mention that it can really make beautiful music.

Charlie,
I will keep your upgarde suggestions in mind. Thanks.

And a Happy holiday to you all!

Ledoux