quite enjoyable, I spent the entire time, with scant success, trying to see what cartridges were used by those that didn't make those products, same with the arms. I originally clicked to see if the added money from a renewed interest in records had unified some of the turntable design thinking, since the goals are so basic, and the design concepts should be pretty mature by now, considering turntables preceded electrification, and now require a performance focused design to run with the pack, rather than more convenience features selling product . personally, I was glad to see a Michell gyro make the scene. it's been around so long that it is kind of yesterday's news, but I am a big fan, thinking it executes the basic design principles very well, in the form of well considered answers to consumer needs, within a cost constrained design.
Thanks for the rundown Ken. Good cross-section of tables at different price points. That said, the TW Acustic table was my favorite, but I own a Raven One so guilty of being a fanboy.
I find satisfaction in owning what I consider a machine of great value, that is so basic it could be made functional centuries into the future, when parts are long gone .
I used to know a designer who worked in the expensive parts of the Los Angeles area , that used luxman as her secondary line, when a customer needed an office system or something other than the blindingly expensive top shelf brand she primarily used.
Out of all those different tables I am certain AT makes the most money because their stuff is affordable for the masses. The esoteric ones are too expensive and there is a lot of competition amongst those hi-end companies. Pretty machines though, I enjoye the trip.
Thanks Ken! Some beauties there. Can anyone tell me what the background music is between the melody Godot and Linda Rondstadt - beginning about 3:10? Thanks.
Liked your choice of music in the background very much, like always. And the turntables as well😉
Thanks Ken appreciate the long hours and hard work !
Lots of nice tables. With its out of the box straight arm, that yamaha is intriguing.
it stopped me, made me wonder what advices would be made if a boutique manufacture had that kind of manufacturing ability.
quite enjoyable, I spent the entire time, with scant success, trying to see what cartridges were used by those that didn't make those products, same with the arms. I originally clicked to see if the added money from a renewed interest in records had unified some of the turntable design thinking, since the goals are so basic, and the design concepts should be pretty mature by now, considering turntables preceded electrification, and now require a performance focused design to run with the pack, rather than more convenience features selling product .
personally, I was glad to see a Michell gyro make the scene. it's been around so long that it is kind of yesterday's news, but I am a big fan, thinking it executes the basic design principles very well, in the form of well considered answers to consumer needs, within a cost constrained design.
Works of mechanical art - greetings from Ireland
Some of these tables are exquisite. That Kusma tonearm is to die for. I will be on the lookout for your printed review and well as your RUclips video.
Thanks for the rundown Ken. Good cross-section of tables at different price points. That said, the TW Acustic table was my favorite, but I own a Raven One so guilty of being a fanboy.
Fascinating gear but my old 1600mk2 won’t die so keeping it . Great vlog
I find satisfaction in owning what I consider a machine of great value, that is so basic it could be made functional centuries into the future, when parts are long gone .
Bloody marvellous Ken, I really enjoyed that! 👍
Nice Ken, beautiful turntables, wow Luxman turntable and Yamaha wow, those cats were swinging 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎷🥁🎸
I used to know a designer who worked in the expensive parts of the Los Angeles area , that used luxman as her secondary line, when a customer needed an office system or something other than the blindingly expensive top shelf brand she primarily used.
Some of these are nightmares lol. Lots of good stuff. Thanks !
I did notice that one turntable that looked like a guy got locked inside a machine shop
Thank you!
Congratulations...!!!!
Excellent video. Tell me now. What would you buy? Suspension plate or mass. Three plates that you really liked. Thanks!
Out of all those different tables I am certain AT makes the most money because their stuff is affordable for the masses. The esoteric ones are too expensive and there is a lot of competition amongst those hi-end companies. Pretty machines though, I enjoye the trip.
Yamaha....👍🍺🔊🔈.... !
I haven't been keeping count but that's more turntables than LPs I've ever owned. How can they all make money?
A lot of people reinventing the wheel
quite literally, lol
Very nicely presented Ken.
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Thanks Ken!
Thanks Ken! Some beauties there. Can anyone tell me what the background music is between the melody Godot and Linda Rondstadt - beginning about 3:10? Thanks.
'The Hidden Ones' by Ennio Mano.
SOTA deck is my pick of the bunch.
SME 60....drool
Hi Ken. Who was the last tenor player on your soundtrack? Stan? Album, too, please. Thx. All the best
Kuzma setup sounded great
No Cat should be playing the Horn sitting down ... Ever 🤣😂😅
Audiophiles shows are places where massive over engineering meets the Modern Totally Random Jazz Quartet.
You reveal your ignorance on both counts
I was keen on LP'S but they are mega expensive.
What happened to Basis turntables?
Where is Janusz Sikora from Poland ?
I couldn’t get to their room. There are way too many rooms for one person to cover.
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I'd rather hear sound of each turntable rather than the spacey instrument overdub.
Would be nice of us peasants would be able to afford this rich guy stuff!
What? No Transrotors? Shame...
Why this awful back ground music?