|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
67.204.157.211
In Reply to: RE: Very interesting posted by Paul Tobin on February 12, 2017 at 05:23:08
"Though I did prefer the Caliburn on Netania Davrath vocal recording, it's enough for me to seriously think about buying the Technics."
Seriously? Based on this test, you would consider buying the Technics. Don't you think that perhaps it might be a good idea to hear the table IN PERSON?
Follow Ups:
Well I did say "think about" :)
Moot at the moment anyway as I don't believe the Technics 1200G is even available/distributed in Australia(?).In regard to Fremer's test - well, Fremer is an experienced analog hand and would almost certainly have setup both tables with care. That the Technics clearly (to me) outpointed the Caliburn/SAT, even given the dodgy record, is an ear opening surprise to me. On the vocal track the Caliburn was my preference, but the Technics sounded pretty good too.
The Technics isn't exactly cheap itself, so I guess when it came to the crunch, I'd have to 'weigh it' against other turntables in the price range.FWIW, when I bought my current turntable, more than 25 years ago, there was no demo on the floor. I based my purchase on reviews, company reputation and experience with previous models in the VPI lineup. Ditto for my arm and all the cartridges I currently own.
IME, auditioning components outside my own system only gives a cursory idea of how they might sound in my system/room. As for analog components, with all the setup vagaries pretty much all bets are off. I trust my own cartridge setup skills before anyone else, not because I'm especially talented but because I then know the accuracy with which it was setup.
System Details
Edits: 02/12/17
Yes, but how many places that actually have the Technics available for demo also have the exact same setup that you have in your home? Even demos have their limits on how the table will perform once you get it home in your own system.
That's true of all audio equipment. Unless your dealer allows you to try it at home, it's always a gamble. However, I'd much rather depend on some solid reviews than Fremer's "fun" exercise. Would you buy the table based on that?
No, but I would based on Fremer's complete review that comes out soon.
Post a Followup:
FAQ |
Post a Message! |
Forgot Password? |
|
||||||||||||||
|
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: