Anvil Turntables

poseidonsvoice · « **on:** 4 Sep 2014, 08:20 pm »

FWIW, here is another table that looks interesting:

http://www.anvilturntables.com/

And some nice pics w/short review:
http://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=58505

Fremer's view: http://www.analogplanet.com/content/anvil-alloy-convertible-turntable%E2%80%94motor-city-metal-machine-magic

Best,
Anand.

geowak · « **Reply #1 on:** 5 Sep 2014, 12:56 am »

Looks interesting. I am and have been on the look out for different design approaches to turntables. I think this one looks promising....among many.
http://www.ruiborgesturntables.com/Inglish/UNOing.html

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #2 on:** 5 Sep 2014, 09:11 am »

Sure does look interesting, I like the decoupled arm board. Price is 6500 euros for the Unico model and that is in heated competition territory.

Best,
Anand.

brooklyn · « **Reply #3 on:** 5 Sep 2014, 11:12 pm »

Sorry if I hijacked the thread but I would love to give this
Kuzma Stabi-S a spin. I love the minimalist look it has… not cheap though.

mix4fix · « **Reply #4 on:** 5 Sep 2014, 11:38 pm »

Prices???

brooklyn · « **Reply #5 on:** 6 Sep 2014, 02:01 am »

Kuzma Stabi S 3600 clams

http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/78164/Kuzma-Stabi_S_Turntable-Turntables

xsb7244 · « **Reply #6 on:** 8 Sep 2014, 07:16 pm »

Since June 2012 Anvil has an improved pulley, footers, and motor pod with price starting at $3,000 no tonearm.

http://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=62327

sunnydaze · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 Sep 2014, 05:16 pm »

Quote from: brooklyn on 6 Sep 2014, 02:01 am

Kuzma Stabi S 3600 clams

http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/78164/Kuzma-Stabi_S_Turntable-Turntables

I do believe that price is for the combo: Stabi S + Stogi S arm. Not just the table alone.
Table alone is about 2100, arm is about 1500.

These sources show the combo priced at about 3.5k

http://shop.mapleshadestore.com/products.asp?dept=200

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/kuzma/kuzma.html
(8 yr old review showing $2750 total)

http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/kuzma-stabi-s-turntable-and-stogi-s-tonearm/
(6 yr old review showing $3300 total)

I owned this excellent setup several years go. Easy to setup, non - kludgy, simple but effective no-nonsence design. Quiet w black backgrounds, deep stage, can be explosive, immersive and musical listening experience. At times, sorry I sold it.

Kuzma is top quality gear (I also owned the Stogi Reference arm) but due to lack of name recognition here in US, this "s" setup can be had for about $1600 to 1800 used.

My old FS ad:

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=71377.msg668081#msg668081

brooklyn · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 Sep 2014, 01:51 am »

Yes, $3600 was the total price. I’m sorry you had to sell yours, that had to be tough.
I don’t think I would have been able to do it. Had I still been living in Queens NY and
saw your ad, I would have been going east on the Belt Parkway at a rapid rate of speed.

Regards,
Brooklyn

xsb7244 · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 Sep 2014, 11:36 pm »

I never heard of Anvil Turntables. Thanks poseidonsvoice for the info. Anvil is a winner, impressive review by Michael Fremer and Karlos5000.
Read the links.

anvil turntables · « **Reply #10 on:** 22 Sep 2014, 11:15 pm »

Hi everyone. I do not engage in much advertising, so it is always nice to see discussions of my turntable, and I appreciate the kind words. My table can outperform many 10K+ designs, and I would be happy to discuss this. Of course I offer "bundles", and a few upgrades ( new very sophisticated controller "infinitely" adjusts frequency, voltage and phase virtually eliminating noise and cogging ), and the new motor pod, footers, pulley are a real benefit. A new armboard allows for infinitely adjustable spindle to pivot distance. Thanks again for the interest.

Regards,
Bruce
Anvil

roscoeiii · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 Sep 2014, 05:10 pm »

Does the new controller work on other turntables, or is it Anvil specific?

jtwrace · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 Sep 2014, 07:35 pm »

Quote from: anvil turntables on 22 Sep 2014, 11:15 pm

Hi everyone. I do not engage in much advertising, so it is always nice to see discussions of my turntable, and I appreciate the kind words. My table can outperform many 10K+ designs, and I would be happy to discuss this. Of course I offer "bundles", and a few upgrades ( new very sophisticated controller "infinitely" adjusts frequency, voltage and phase virtually eliminating noise and cogging ), and the new motor pod, footers, pulley are a real benefit. A new armboard allows for infinitely adjustable spindle to pivot distance. Thanks again for the interest.

Regards,
Bruce
Anvil

Will you be at RMAF 2014?

xsb7244 · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 Sep 2014, 07:55 pm »

Anvil Turntables Bruce McDougall,

Welcome to the AudioCircle community. What are you using for speakers, amps, preamps,CD player, phono stage, and cartridge?
Your website needs to be updated with new pictures of your improved Anvil. Please post the Michael Fremer and Karlos5000 reviews and lastly a very detailed background report about your interest and passion in turntables on your website.

What I like about the Anvil. 25# cast alloy platter. 25# cast iron plinth.

I hope to see you post often here.

anvil turntables · « **Reply #14 on:** 24 Sep 2014, 11:08 pm »

The new controller can be used with many turntables. Generally, turntables that use the popular Premotec motors, or similar are compatible. It simply requires hardwiring to the motors leads. I will not be at RMAF, however I am planning on Axpona 2015. Yes, the website does not reflect the range of possibilities with the turntable. There are many options available including dozens of colors. I will post a few pics soon of a current build with most of the bells and whistles.

Regards,

Bruce

roscoeiii · « **Reply #15 on:** 24 Sep 2014, 11:26 pm »

Exciting stuff. Please shoot me details on the controller via PM when you have them finalized.

anvil turntables · « **Reply #16 on:** 10 Oct 2014, 07:59 pm »

Typical W&F test

anvil turntables · « **Reply #17 on:** 11 Oct 2014, 12:31 am »

Typical W & F Test: http://youtu.be/iL_J2TE_bsg

xsb7244 · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 Oct 2014, 02:55 am »

Bruce,

Looking forward to your pictures of a current Anvil turntable.

anvil turntables · « **Reply #19 on:** 23 Oct 2014, 08:49 pm »

Hi everyone. Finally getting to work on improving the website.

Bruce

http://www.anvilturntables.com/