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Still looking ..
Supposedly a very rare unit produced in the mid 70s
That is what the "salesman" told me when he sold it to me.
In the processes of life it has disappeared..and I am trying to replace it
I look at them all for sale and cant find the exact match.
So maybe, there is a weird one out there somewhere/??

Also- it was very Heavy for its size.

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Originally Posted by Chocaholic (Post 12325098)

On my 3rd VPI table. Just added a Manley Chinook phono preamp that was an impressive upgrade. So many variables with turntables that it’s hard to suggest that one sounds better than another. Of course that’s true with audio gear in general (damping, room acoustics, electronics, cabling, speakers and their placement and the list goes on).

Bottom line, it’s a fun hobby but don’t buy equipment because Fremer gave it a good review. He gives everything a good review…as do most reviewers.

Yup, its a system with many variables that individually influence what reaches your ears.

The primary metric should be if what you hear makes you happy. I changed my phono stage because it was an entry level (and highly rated) unit for one that cost more and also highly rated. I am happier now because I hear more detail in the music.

I am in Prague on a short vacation and happened by a shop, looked more like a gallery, for these turntables www.440audio.eu. Unbelievably beautiful designs fully custom for material, tone arm, cartridge.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1734255517.png

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Originally Posted by Rtrorkt (Post 12374347)

Interesting, in lieu of three equally sized spikes or four feet, they chose something similar to training wheels on a bicycle.

https://www.hifipig.com/you-spin-me-right-round-turntables-at-high-end-part-1/
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1734262538.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLePPShT8xQ
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I find their mixing of materials intriguing and beautiful.

https://www.440.audio/en/eshop/turntables/g5/classic/g5-classic-nero-assoluto-walnut
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1734263619.jpg

Had a long talk with the designer’s son yesterday in their shop. Took some pics. The website and pictures do not really do the beauty of these designs justicehttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1734263936.jpg

Best ever

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I did not get the name, but one tone arm was pretty cool. It looked fairly normal, though clearly high end, but it was hinged to allow for tangential tracking. Had a set of three hinges near the pivot which kept the cartridge 90degrees to the record.