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Old 03-30-2013, 06:49 PM
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Record clamp for the Clearaudio Performance DC, yes or no? I'm thinking the Clearaudio Twister. By the way, the Clearaudio Performance DC, Clarify tonearm and Virtuoso Ebony cartridge are lovely.
So how is life with the Performance DC, now that you've had it for a while ?

Saw these at a local dealer, they are a fine looking table.
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Old 03-30-2013, 08:42 PM
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So how is life with the Performance DC, now that you've had it for a while ?

Saw these at a local dealer, they are a fine looking table.
I'm really enjoying it - since its been awhile since I've had a turntable I'm just shocked at how quiet it is, both between cuts but also, if the record is clean, no pops etc. Blacker than black. Also great dynamic range. I think I like it best for live recordings that aren't processed - Neil Young at Massey Hall for example. I'm finding it hard to describe it vs a good digital source, but I prefer it. There may be a bit of placebo effect going on here, but I don't think so. Here"s a shot of it on top of its new Mapleshade isolation platform that I discussed in another post.
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I may have to amend the comment about preferring recordings of live music on this TT. I just put on Govt Mule - By A Thread, and OMG this puppy just rocks. Bass slam, but tight, and Warren Haynes guitar is just singin'. Wow...
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Old 03-30-2013, 09:35 PM
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Let me add one more point - when switching from 331/3 to 45 to 78 rpm it's easy peasey, no moving belts, et al. Just push a button and you're good to go. With more LPs coming out as 45s, like the one below that I just put on, that saves a lot of hassle.
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Nice ! Sounds like you made a good choice with that table.
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Haven't heard much about the current Clearaudio DC Performance Wood w/Satisfy arm. Trying to decide between this TT and the VPI prime.
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Old 12-10-2018, 11:11 PM
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Go for the Clearaudio! The birch wood versions are still fairly new so not a lot of these tables have hit hands yet to generate buzz - but I'd suspect they're awesome. Better yet, upgrade to the new Tracer arm while you're at it. Clearaudio has been working improvements & upgrades into their line over the years (e.g. pulley upgrades for the Innovation line a few years ago), while keeping the core designs/models the same - because they're really good. VPI seems to burn through lineups, models, and MK #s like underwear and that doesn't prop up my consumer confidence; just my observation.

I upgraded to a Master Innovation that is simply a marvel to me.
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Go for the Clearaudio! The birch wood versions are still fairly new so not a lot of these tables have hit hands yet to generate buzz - but I'd suspect they're awesome. Better yet, upgrade to the new Tracer arm while you're at it. Clearaudio has been working improvements & upgrades into their line over the years (e.g. pulley upgrades for the Innovation line a few years ago), while keeping the core designs/models the same - because they're really good. VPI seems to burn through lineups, models, and MK #s like underwear and that doesn't prop up my consumer confidence; just my observation.

I upgraded to a Master Innovation that is simply a marvel to me.
Thanks for the info. My dealer who sells both the VPI and the Clearaudio said that the VPI tonearm has been a problem lately. Very finicky. Has complaints from customers. I'll probably stay w/the Satisfy arm. I'll be using the Dynavector 20 XL 2L off my Linn. Is the Dynavector a good match w/the Satisfy arm. The preamp I'll be using is my Luxman CL 38U SE w/a Bryston 2.5 SST2 amp and a pair of Aerial 5T's.
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Thanks for the info. My dealer who sells both the VPI and the Clearaudio said that the VPI tonearm has been a problem lately. Very finicky. Has complaints from customers. I'll probably stay w/the Satisfy arm. I'll be using the Dynavector 20 XL 2L off my Linn. Is the Dynavector a good match w/the Satisfy arm. The preamp I'll be using is my Luxman CL 38U SE w/a Bryston 2.5 SST2 amp and a pair of Aerial 5T's.
The Satisfy arm should be excellent too, though I've not tried one - I'd trust any Clearaudio with rigid bearings. I couldn't stand their all-magnetic Clarify arm; really unstable and uber-sensitive to footfalls. Looks like they've fortunately dumped that Clarify from the packages, in favor of the Satisfy/Tracer choice

I don't have experience with that combo but at least on the surface the Dyna 20 XL and Satisfy looks like a nice package. Should be a fine match for mass & compliance, plus 2 quality products where neither outclasses the other. The 20 XL was the first cartridge I heard (at a friend's, with a P75 MK I phono stage) which started me thinking about vinyl. Nice experience! Sounds like a really sweet system you have there.

Personally I wouldn't want anything to do with a VPI unipivot arm. I remember feeling the "wobble" on one of these 10 years ago, and it gave me the willies. Plus I've been hearing the various complaints about these arms for years, too. At least they do have a gimbal offering now.
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Get the TT5 arm iwith swivel base if you go with Clearaudio. Am giving some thought to adding one to my VPI as a second arm.

Never had a problem with a VPI arm or TT and have been using them for many years. If you understand how a unipivot arm works it should give great performance. At least mine have always done so.
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Thanks for the info. My dealer who sells both the VPI and the Clearaudio said that the VPI tonearm has been a problem lately. Very finicky. Has complaints from customers. I'll probably stay w/the Satisfy arm. I'll be using the Dynavector 20 XL 2L off my Linn. Is the Dynavector a good match w/the Satisfy arm. The preamp I'll be using is my Luxman CL 38U SE w/a Bryston 2.5 SST2 amp and a pair of Aerial 5T's.
I'd say your Dealer clearly wants to sell you a Clearaudio. There are no problems with the VPI arms, maybe they just don't know how to setup a Unipivot properly and sold tables to customers who don't have the necessary experience to be using one. VPI is offering their Gimbaled arm now as an option on most tables for customers who want or need a plug-n-play experience. I've owned the Satisfy arm and it has its own quirks.

Sorry for the rant but dealers with their own agenda are the reason this hobby is dying.
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