German turntables

[Bobvin]

Hey PCH1 (Serge?) have you made a turntable choice? I was looking at another forum, and a member mentioned he sent a note to Mike Fremer regarding his short list of tables:

Dear Michael,
I need your help to decide on which TT to buy
I have the option to buy :
AMG v12 with Tonearm
SME 20/3 . V Tonearm
Oracle Delphi Mark VI
Clear Audio Innovation Wood
Linn Sondek LP12
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And Mike Fremer evidently replied :
I am reviewing the AMG now. That's the one I would buy.

Now, I admit a wee bit of bias as that is the table I recently purchased, and I am really loving it. But there are a lot of nice German made tables out there.

[Number95]

Originally Posted by Washline

Currently using the Acoustic Solid Solid Machine with WBT 213 tonearm. What I like about this turntable is the massive aluminum platter along with the fishing line used as belt, which is more stable and unlikely to deteriorate in this climate compared to rubber belts. It's amazing how this tiny line can move the platter but it does a phenomenal job. Has an outboard power supply and a dense record weight. Very reasonable priced. I was considering Galibier Design turntables but I was able to buy this one locally for a good price. If I had a chance though I would upgrade to the Solid One.

I use a AS Royal with Graham Phantom tonearm. Royal is a masterpiece and with a tonearm like Phantom, one has to hear! Though Royal can not be considered as a budget tt, it easily competes with many uber expensive/exotic tt. A friend of mine has also AS One with WBT 213, he is also very pleased.

[Puma Cat]

Masterclass of its own....that's a new one!

[Number95]

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Masterclass of its own....that's a new one!

Thanks Puma, corrected it