Your favorite looking tables, fellas?

JCarney · « **Reply #20 on:** 19 Dec 2008, 05:53 pm »

It is an early Galibier Designs table by Thom Mackris. A Quattro Signature I believe. I have a Gavia from Thom, great table.

JCarney

Quote from: Mariusz on 19 Dec 2008, 05:03 pm

Quote from: JoshK on 19 Dec 2008, 04:43 pm
This one makes my male parts tingle.

Cool. Who made that?

Mariusz · « **Reply #21 on:** 19 Dec 2008, 06:00 pm »

Thanks.
Never heard that one but it sure looks like it can do VINYL.

Mariusz

JoshK · « **Reply #22 on:** 19 Dec 2008, 07:29 pm »

Mariusz, that is a galibier table.

Mariusz · « **Reply #23 on:** 19 Dec 2008, 08:41 pm »

Friendly dealer tried to talk me into their entery level TT ......few years back.
I passed.

(then.......it would have cost me a little over $2500)

Glen B · « **Reply #24 on:** 19 Dec 2008, 08:44 pm »

Quote from: TheChairGuy on 14 Dec 2008, 03:57 pm

I've lusted after this one for about a year now....I think it's the pinnacle of JVC direct drive design and I've had two very impressive stabs already with JVC...so I just bought one (now up to 5 TT's in the house...I'm very sick now )

I really dig the looks, too, but it's the performance features that attract me most: 3.0kg platter, 10" arm, magnetic q-damping vertical and horizontal, magnetic bearing reduces friction and a 13" oversized platter.

Can't beat the price either US$325.00....about the price of a add-on widget on most hi-end decks these days

Is that the one that was on Ebay a couple weeks ago with buy-it-now ? I would have grabbed it, if not for the holidays and having a significant car repair bill at the time.

My Denon DP-59L:

TheChairGuy · « **Reply #25 on:** 19 Dec 2008, 10:45 pm »

Jeez, that DP-59L is serious kit

No, I bought my JVC QL-Y66F just last week...I know the one you are talking about tho....it was pristine, in original box with two arms (S and straight) and went for only $400

I shoulda' bought that one, or at least tried, but didn't

John

BobM · « **Reply #26 on:** 22 Dec 2008, 03:34 pm »

Has anyone seen this for sale on Audiogon ...

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1235098415

WOW - what a great looking table!

Bob

consttraveler · « **Reply #27 on:** 23 Dec 2008, 06:30 pm »

I'm kind of partial to my Teres 265 with a Moerch 12" DP-6 arm.

I've got to get busy and take some photos.

Dave

Jampot · « **Reply #28 on:** 23 Dec 2008, 07:19 pm »

Not to get too far off topic, but-

Glenn, did you do the terminal plate mod using the original wiring, or rewire back to the head shell?

I have a DP59L (not in such a beautiful cosmetic condition as yours) which I am thrilled with. Though I think the DP60L I bought on A'gon is a better looker, it doesn't have the damped arm. Unfortunately I don't have pictures of either to hand as I am presently in NY for the holiday.

Jim

TONEPUB · « **Reply #29 on:** 23 Dec 2008, 07:42 pm »

The simple elegance of the Rega P9 and the LP-12....

Browntrout · « **Reply #30 on:** 23 Dec 2008, 07:43 pm »

I rather fancy my own......

though mine has a smoked glass surround and lid to it.
I like this one too,

Gentler on the eye so as to not wear over time.

The P9 is very handsome indeed.

Glen B · « **Reply #31 on:** 23 Dec 2008, 09:24 pm »

Quote from: Jampot on 23 Dec 2008, 07:19 pm

Not to get too far off topic, but-

Glenn, did you do the terminal plate mod using the original wiring, or rewire back to the head shell?

I have a DP59L (not in such a beautiful cosmetic condition as yours) which I am thrilled with. Though I think the DP60L I bought on A'gon is a better looker, it doesn't have the damped arm. Unfortunately I don't have pictures of either to hand as I am presently in NY for the holiday.

Jim

In stock form, the tonearm wiring terminates on a small, shielded circuit board at the base of the arm, and the captive interconnecting cables terminate on that PC board. I jumpered from the PC board to the RCA jacks. I've had the itch many times to get a DP60/62/72L, its just that the timing has never been right. Also, I would want only a piece that has been as well taken care of and in fine operating condition as my 59L (no visible blemishes and no operational issues). I agree on the better looks of the 60L (and lower profile of the base). Where in NY are you holidaying ? I am in Brooklyn.

Jampot · « **Reply #32 on:** 23 Dec 2008, 11:18 pm »

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Where in NY are you holidaying ?

At the home of my daughter and son in law in Rye. The DP60L is actually here - and is immaculate. 12 months ago a few of the guys from the NY Audio Rave came round and sampled it (among other things).

I didn't realise the wiring on the DP59 was so straight forward, I must look into that,thanks,

Jim

sanlanman · « **Reply #33 on:** 24 Dec 2008, 07:45 pm »

All those tables look great, but I might as well put in a plug for my table:
A Pioneer Series 20 PLC590/PA1000 Combo.

And I am definitely NOT a Pioneer fanboy.

Wardsweb · « **Reply #34 on:** 24 Dec 2008, 07:56 pm »

My Clearaudio Champion II

mbakes · « **Reply #35 on:** 11 Jan 2009, 02:32 pm »

A buddy of mine has a Denon deck and it is a beauty in person. Sounds good too. This is probably my first audio related post over hear I believe. I've been lurking for a while. Anyway, here is my new tt:

BobM · « **Reply #36 on:** 11 Jan 2009, 05:52 pm »

Nice Moerch arm. I've got one too, see ...

mbakes · « **Reply #37 on:** 12 Jan 2009, 12:56 am »

Thanks, I originally bought it for a Teres table and then Thom Mackris at Galibier let me know that he had a Serac for me. He felt the Morch and Serac would be a good fit, so I kept it.. So far, so good.

Berndt · « **Reply #38 on:** 12 Jan 2009, 02:42 pm »

Quote from: Wayner on 14 Dec 2008, 08:08 pm

Scott,

The Empire is getting old and isn't played alot. It's in pretty good shape, tho I have re-rigged the anti-skating and at times I think the hysteresis motor floats its speed abit, but It's damn near 40 years old.

Wayner

Hey wayner, I noticed with my empire that all belts are not created equal.
I was using a thicker one that sounded very coggy.
I went to a thinner belt and the speed issue is resolved.
Regards, Bill

Wayner · « **Reply #39 on:** 12 Jan 2009, 03:26 pm »

Yes Bill, I agree. Where did you get your belt for your 298/398 from?

Here is my AR-XA. It is the plain and simple quality table from 1969, retailing for about $70 US dollars back then.

Wayner