German turntables

[gregswaim]

I still feel that my MCD500 is the best playback component that I've got right now. I really missed playing records so it was only a matter of time before another LP12 would be added.
It feels good to play records again!

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by PHC1

Anyone familiar with the German turntable makers such as the new Hanss, the Acoustic Signature, TW-Acustic?
I am in the process of making my turntable selection. Would like to hear your impressions and opinions.

Sorry can't help mate, I like my tables vintage .



Alberto

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Taylode

Thanks Serge! When it comes to vinyl I tend to vacillate and, my MCD500 didn't help. I have about a 150 LPs that sometimes demand equal billing. I bought my Basis as an experiment to see if there was still any interest. I'm still not sure if I want to commit to it. The spud in me sure likes the MS750.

Yep, there is much to say about convenience. Some love vinyl, some don't because it is just more convenient to listen to CDs and especially music servers/streaming. I got used to the remote controls on the C500P and the Ayre KX-R preamps and once I put the Lamm preamp without remote control back into the system, right away I realized just how many times I have to get up off the couch just to adjust the levels for every other recording... I could use the exercise though.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Alberto

Sorry can't help mate, I like my tables vintage .



Alberto

There is something really cool about the "old school" tables.

[gregswaim]

Originally Posted by PHC1

I think about a dozen so far, all new vinyl except a few. I subscribed to the Blue Note limited edition series as well as the ORG series from elusivedisc. Once I have the TT in my system, I will start buying more seriously and building my collection. I also have a friend who may want to part with his 1200 album collection at the right price since he is not into audio lately due to some marital problems.

I've heard what some really good TT's can sound like and to my ears, that's really the way to listen to music when in the critical listening mode. I have a feeling the CDs will become more of a background listening material for me. We'll see how it turns out.

Trust me, once you get your new SG TT CD's will become background music-for a while at least. It's a good thing to have a decent vinyl playback deck. I know that you'll have fun with yours. I look forward to your pixxx and reviews of the new SG.

[Taylode]

Originally Posted by PHC1

I could use the exercise though.

I could use the exercise too, just not sure if I want to get via my hobby. In all truthfulness, it would be a much easier decision if I had room for a HT and a 2 channel room.

[gregswaim]

Originally Posted by PHC1

There is something really cool about the "old school" tables.

+1. That is still a nice TT.

[PHC1]

Since the thread started out as "German Turntables", I'd like to add another maker that seems to be very popular, the "Transrotor". They make TTs from mild to wild. Their "Fat Bob" series is very popular.

[PHC1]

Some pics of the reasonably priced Acoustic Signature "Mambo". Oil free bearing design with a 10 year warranty. Notice the brass dampers in the aluminum platter that soak up any vibrations.

[f1 fan]

Rega P25 highly modified and 8,500 lps.