Teres, redpoint or galibier turntable

Dear Gcj123: These could be good options too:
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1190323322

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1190084247

Anyway, IMHO in any analog audio system with a decent TT ( like the Basis Signature 2200 ) the phonolinepreamp and a well matched tonearm/cartridge combination are the most important subjects for high quality performance.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

Hi: These ones could be very good alternatives too:

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1190410575

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1190410645

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

As many have said, i think all thne tables are good examples modern TT design working in a musical fashion rather than just modifying or dressing up and old design.

I find Thom from Galibier to be the most thorough and unpretentious of people. His design ideas are very sound and you certainly couldn't go wrong with one of his tables.

You might have to wait as I know he is a busy man.

My views on Galibier and Teres tables have already been quoted here. Having worked with Thom over the last couple of years I would say that he has a better developed sense of what vinyl replay should sound like than anyone else I have come across.

I believe Thom has worked harder than any other table designer to develop a table that does a great job on everything necessary for records to sound great - vibration and resonance control, speed stability, optimized torque, easy geometry/setup adjustment.

I compared the same LP on a Galibier and a Walker at RMAF last year. I didn't hear anything more on the Walker - sure it was good but not better. I'm sure many audiophiles overlook the Galibier line simply because they want/expect to spend more on a top flight table.

The Ravens are competitive, however realize that they are sold through a traditional importer/retailer channel who work the industry marketing models very effectively. I like the Ravens however the aesthetic appeal of the polished aluminum base of the Galibier does more for me than a black lump of plastic.

I agree with previous posts that the Gavia/Triplanar/XV1-S makes poor recordings/pressings sound listenable like nothing else.

In meeting other Galibier owners, I'd say that there's some common ground in terms of independent thought, skepticism for marketing hype and a Salvatore-esque distrust of audio magazine reviews.

>Salvatore-esque distrust of audio magazine reviews<

I read and enjoy Arthur's thoughts and comments but the love affair with his buddy Israel and Coincident products makes him more akin to than different from the magazine reviewers.

IMO