what do you do with six turntables?
I use the two AVID Acutus Ref SP's as my top end reference tables. One has the Lyra Atlas, the other the Lyra Titan i.
When needed, I have a pair of SMEV arms that I use on both Acutus tables, so that when we are listening to a cartridge
tonearm or cable (and to compare pressings) there are two identical setups for AB comparison through the Vitus MP P201
phono stage. The Titan is a bit forward, working great with pressings that are overly warm sounding and the Atlas is the
go to setup for flawless recordings, with it's ability to dig deeper into a recording than anything else here in the stable.
I use an AVID Volvere SP with SME 3009 and Ortofon SPU for a more "Vintage" sound. Those $2 bargain LP's that are less than
stellar, really sound incredible with this table.
A 2nd AVID Volvere SP with Funk Firm FXR and Denon 103r has a modern, but warm sound, and thanks to removable headshells,
is a great table to review carts in the $800 -$2500 range. The Two Volvere SP's are plugged into the ARC REF Phono 2SE
A Zu Modded Technics SL 1200 with SME 3009 is what I review most budget carts on. Again, the removable headshells make
this a snap.
The Kronos Turntable with SME V12 is actually here on extended loan for fun. This and the VPI Classic 1 (one tonearm wand for
a Lyra Kleos Mono one for Kleos Stereo) are plugged into an ARC REF Phono 2 These are pretty much the "daily driver" tables.
I also have a Rega P9 and a reasonably stock LP-12. Both are fun tables to rotate in and out of the system from time to time.
Just picked up a 2nd older LP-12 that is going to get the full series of Funk Firm mods performed, with the other LP -12
to be kept in stock trim to compare as we go through the process and take notes (as well as 24/192 samples).
Wait, that's 9 turntables...
