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Old 05-26-2014, 11:04 AM
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After several back and forth with Avid, I finally decided to upgrade my Volvere to the next stage: Sequel SP. I tested the speed of the Volvere with platterspeed and I found out that the speed was higher than 33RPM and I had no control on it.

Conrad from Avid told me that it would be more beneficial than upgrading the tonearm. I've deceived to go as high as I could with the Volvere. I will have the SP upgrade which give me control on the speed and upgraded twin belts motor. The Sequel upgrade includes a better PSU and larger motor.

I've sent the bearing this morning to be upgraded as well. I will post pictures and give feedback when I receive the kit.
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Old 05-26-2014, 02:20 PM
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Georges... Great upgrade, I'll be looking toward to your impressions once you get it in your system.
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Old 05-26-2014, 03:46 PM
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Congrats Georges !

BTW methinks that you'll go up to the Acutus SP so maybe better to go right now. It will be cheaper down the road !

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Congrats Georges ! BTW methinks that you'll go up to the Acutus SP so maybe better to go right now. It will be cheaper down the road ! Sent from my iPad using A.Aficionado
Georges/Antipop,

I am so pleased. Were you influenced by Jean-Marc? Jerome's suggestion of the Acutus SP right away is maybe valid, but you would have to sell the Volvere. At least this way, you are upgrading what you already have. Myself, I did think of the Sequel before borrowing an Acutus SP and then selling my children to pay for it! Only joking...

I do hope Conrad is pleased to be selling so much into France. Maybe he owes me a drink or something? Reference power supply at a cheap price would be nice!
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Georges... Great upgrade, I'll be looking toward to your impressions once you get it in your system.
Thank you Ivan. I sure will. I'm very curious to hear the added benefit of the upgrade.

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Congrats Georges !

BTW methinks that you'll go up to the Acutus SP so maybe better to go right now. It will be cheaper down the road !

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Thank you Jerome. I'll buy the Acutus when you get the Alexia

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Georges/Antipop,

I am so pleased. Were you influenced by Jean-Marc? Jerome's suggestion of the Acutus SP right away is maybe valid, but you would have to sell the Volvere. At least this way, you are upgrading what you already have. Myself, I did think of the Sequel before borrowing an Acutus SP and then selling my children to pay for it! Only joking...

I do hope Conrad is pleased to be selling so much into France. Maybe he owes me a drink or something? Reference power supply at a cheap price would be nice!
John, I'm the one who influenced Jean-Marc and lead him to Avid. I always had the upgrade in the back of my mind but after seeing the speed platter results I asked Conrad about it. One thing lead to another and I'm now getting the upgrade. Obviously, Jean-Marc has sped things up for me and after seeing the Acutus I'm glad I've done it. I wish I could afford to go straight to Acutus as it is a wonderful table but I want to buy an RMC and a SME V beforehand.
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Old 05-26-2014, 06:49 PM
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BTW I love that Avid offers the upgrade path. I bought the Volvere knowing that when I had the cash available I could get it to SP and Sequel. That's a great peace of mind right there.
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Very interested in your assessment/review since I also have a Volvere. Look forward to your follow-on impressions.
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Old 05-27-2014, 01:36 AM
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Thank you Jerome. I'll buy the Acutus when you get the Alexia
So you 'll never get the Acutus...
Harbeth will be my last speakers. Until I die.
Do you want to bet an Acutus on this ?
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Everyone here on AA KNOW FOR SURE that Harbeth won't be your last speakers, and that's all I wish you my friend.


Georges, excellent decision as we talked about it last saturday; and yesterday Olivier told me you made the good decision too.
You'll have a great TT for sure.Congrats in advance.

John, let me know when your Reference upgrade will be done and your findings/expectations.



How about an AVID OWNERS CLUB?

I'll report soon on mine.
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BTW I love that Avid offers the upgrade path. I bought the Volvere knowing that when I had the cash available I could get it to SP and Sequel. That's a great peace of mind right there.
Yes, I agree with you totally. Being able to upgrade with parts from the original manufacturer is wonderful. Too many third party 'upgrades' are not worth the time, trouble and expense.
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