New table coming

threadkiller · « **on:** 7 Jan 2012, 05:18 am »

From Well Tempered Lab.. The Versalex.
Stay tuned...

code4246 · « **Reply #1 on:** 7 Jan 2012, 07:11 am »

Not a fan of the plywood look but the arm looks like an improvement over the multi-tower Amadeus arm.

threadkiller · « **Reply #2 on:** 7 Jan 2012, 03:08 pm »

Plywood no.... Arm improvement? Only in that now it can be sold separately for those in need of a great arm... ie VPI, etc.

Plink · « **Reply #3 on:** 7 Jan 2012, 09:35 pm »

It is ply with veneer on top. I like it!

Based on the comments in regards to the power supply improvements, I suspect the ply is a better base than the WTA.

I wonder if there is some range to adjust overhang on this new arm.

threadkiller · « **Reply #4 on:** 7 Jan 2012, 09:39 pm »

It's birch ply.
Doubtful.
No.

code4246 · « **Reply #5 on:** 7 Jan 2012, 10:51 pm »

Having the arm hanger, damping pot and arm rest on one platform (like the original WT arm) is much easier to set up and adjust than the Amadeus' 3 towers.

With ply veneer/wood being cited as being desirable for TT plinths it makes you wonder they bothered with acrylic and aluminium/acrylic variants ?

Am I alone in thinking the original Well Tempered Turntable with plain black plinth is still the best looking of all the WT designs ?

http://www.whetstoneaudio.com/?p=4520

http://www.charismaaudio.com/wtl_ver.html

http://pitchperfectaudio.wordpress.com/2012/01/02/layered-personality/

threadkiller · « **Reply #6 on:** 7 Jan 2012, 11:22 pm »

For some maybe.
Different markets.
Probably.

I was told I babble on, so I've adjusted my word usage.

doak · « **Reply #7 on:** 7 Jan 2012, 11:36 pm »

"Having the arm hanger, damping pot and arm rest on one platform (like the original WT arm) is much easier to set up and adjust than the Amadeus' 3 towers."

Though not nearly as well isolated I expect.

Will be interesting to see the price point of the "Versalex."

doak · « **Reply #8 on:** 7 Jan 2012, 11:40 pm »

Quote from: doak on 7 Jan 2012, 11:36 pm

"Having the arm hanger, damping pot and arm rest on one platform (like the original WT arm) is much easier to set up and adjust than the Amadeus' 3 towers."

Though not nearly as well isolated.

Will be interesting to see the price point of the "Versalex." Priced below the Simplex I would think.

roscoeiii · « **Reply #9 on:** 7 Jan 2012, 11:53 pm »

According to links above, the arm is $1500, the table (incl arm) $4500.

At first glance the WTA design allows for a wider range of adjustment of the arm hanger and golf ball cylinder. Not sure exactly how much adjustment range is unnecessary. Mighty interesting tho...

doak · « **Reply #10 on:** 8 Jan 2012, 12:00 am »

Getting curious-er and curious-er Roscoe.

Quote from: roscoeiii on 7 Jan 2012, 11:53 pm

According to links above, the arm is $1500, the table (incl arm) $4500.

At first glance the WTA design allows for a wider range of adjustment of the arm hanger and golf ball cylinder. Not sure exactly how much adjustment range is unnecessary. Mighty interesting tho...

threadkiller · « **Reply #11 on:** 8 Jan 2012, 12:02 am »

$4450

Plink · « **Reply #12 on:** 8 Jan 2012, 01:01 am »

Quote from: threadkiller on 7 Jan 2012, 09:39 pm

It's birch ply.
Doubtful.
No.

As I said, it is ply with veneer on top.

Your opinion. I would bet a few dollars that the power supply doesn't make the servo drive better but rather, reduces motor vibration, for which the current plinth isn't so adept at handling. I would gladly welcome someone showing me what exactly the power supply does over the wallwart and in turn be proven wrong, perhaps. I would find it fascinating to hear how the power supply makes the servo control better. All water under the bridge as the table sounds great in any version. Really great!

threadkiller · « **Reply #13 on:** 8 Jan 2012, 01:51 am »

You would hear the difference if you had a chance to compare.
It's not only my opinion, but the opinion of the distributor and opinions of WTL dealers.

threadkiller · « **Reply #14 on:** 8 Jan 2012, 01:58 am »

Btw, where did you get your table or where are you located? Maybe someone could get you an audition, if you're interested.

roscoeiii · « **Reply #15 on:** 8 Jan 2012, 02:04 am »

Threadkiller,

I am confused are you referring to the new table or the new power supply?

threadkiller · « **Reply #16 on:** 8 Jan 2012, 02:18 am »

The dps power supply... Heavens no on the Versalex... Haven't heard that yet....
Thanks for clarifying!

gagamut · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 Jan 2012, 02:41 pm »

Quote from: threadkiller on 8 Jan 2012, 01:51 am

You would hear the difference if you had a chance to compare.
It's not only my opinion, but the opinion of the distributor and opinions of WTL dealers.

easy to listen the different after use DPS

ptmconsulting · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 Jan 2012, 02:45 pm »

Nice looking table. Very traditional.

threadkiller · « **Reply #19 on:** 19 Jan 2012, 05:38 am »

Yep... It seems like the market is all about wood these days...
Look at the new RP6 from Rega.. no wood trim and many of the Brits are having fits. Probably a wise marketing move for WTL.