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Old 01-27-2013, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by drjjpdc View Post
Mike,
I have had one for over a year. But I would careful with the "starter" TT categorization. I consider the starter term suitable for a lower priced TT, say around $300-600. The Concept is a true giant killer. As previously mentioned it greatly benefits from an MC Cart. I have a Benz Micro on mine and it sounds stellar to me. I listen to just about all kinds of music but I am firmly in the classical/jazz camp with a love of voice as well.

If you want to say that I prefer the midrange or some upper bass flavor, so be it. But I prefer warmth to coolness. I have Quicksilver V4's and an Audible Illusions M3A. As Chuck Heston used to say about his guns; ditto for me with Concept, it's not leaving my listening room any time soon.
I have a Concept also that I use for a mono deck. I agree it's excellent, but if you have a model with the steel spiked feet, it is very very susceptible to footfalls. If you contact Musical Surroundings, you should be able to order the newer rubber feet and also the metal rather than delrin subplatter.

The arm on the Concept is excellent.
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