Ayre DPS Bauer vs Artemis Labs

There is one big difference between these two turntables that would lead me to choose the Artemis, all other things being equal. The Artemis uses a kind of capstan to wrap the tape drive around the platter. This has a very important effect to greatly reduce belt creep, a major drawback of belt-drive. Also, tape drive is a good way to go. I am rather surprised that no one has mentioned it. I don't think Artemis has done a good job of "selling" this feature.

On the other hand, I think Artemis uses DC motor and DPS uses AC synchronous. For much more uncertain reasons, I prefer AC.

Thanks for the comments. Just gotten a DPS 2 but not the Ayre PS.

05-12-12: Shsohis
Thanks for the comments. Just gotten a DPS 2 but not the Ayre PS.

Why not? The speed consistency and its attendant pace, rhythm, etc. are part of what impressed me so much about the DPS/Ayre setup.

Maybe you auditioned without and the Ayre unit didn't justify the price?

IME, a good AC power supply is a major upgrade for any AC synchronous motor-driven belt-drive. Save your shekels and eventually buy the Ayre PS, is my advice. You will appreciate it even more, having gotten accustomed to the sound of your tt without it.

I would like to get the Ayre PS but I don't think that my current DPS2 PS can be traded in for it - Different distributors...

BTW, after having the DPS, I now know how good the Nottingham Hyperspace is now. Yes, the DPS is better but you wouldn't notice the difference if you don't AB both.