Nick,

I ruled out a switch for now due to the delicate nature of the phono signal. Also the switch box built to a high enough standard was about 500£ so I am holding off for now. Enjoy China. There is some great equipment being made there these days.

dgad May 22, 2006 20:29

Nick,

I am keeping my WNA as I am very happy w. the battery supply. I am doing at least 3 arms so having multiple phono stages make sense for me.

dgad May 21, 2006 19:38

My next phono will be a tube or hybrid unit. There is a chance of Solid State but something up there. I am mostly anti SUT. Did you sell your WNA?

dgad May 18, 2006 07:21

What difference in sound w. the preamp change?? Also never heard of borbely.

dgad February 25, 2006 13:27

Nick,

What did you do with your phono stage? You are going digital? Lots of changes. Tell me how it changed.

dgad February 23, 2006 17:53

I know some who have sold the Vyger due to problems with their units. Posted here on Audiogon. I agree with Stereophile's assesement that equipment must meet a certain standard to be considered for purchase. Stable company, repairable, reliable etc.

Some very old equipment that is considered vintage & excellent does interest me but not at prices that can lead you to losing a tremendous amount of money once it can't be serviced.

I have noticed people w. some vintage tables such as Micros, & Acoustic Solid using Teres Motors, if I remember right. Kind of funny. Might as well get the Teres almost.

dgad August 24, 2005 07:17

There is another stand I find very interesting. It is called Minus K. It is very interesting as far as the web site. A user here has a Simon Yorke on it. It doesn't need air & needs no maintenance. My cousins Vibraplane has a flat for example It isn't cheap though. Listening right now. All I can say is wow. I am very happy. Can't wait to get my turntable up & running

dgad August 19, 2005 19:10

Nick,

How about some digital pics of your system? I again will repeat that a friend of mine had the Micro but prefered it to most turntables but not to the Simon Yorke. Also, one thing I am certain, any of the top shelf tables without suspension are mid level without their suspension platforms. Also, the differences at this level are fairly close and more a matter of system synergy and flavor than a difference of absolutes. If anything the engineering of a turntable is the main absolute more than the sound. Take care.

dgad August 18, 2005 20:15

I will have to ask him. Not sure, I know it cost him a Penny. since then he has become a dealer. He now sells a few different brands and used to sell Simon Yorke (after owning it, switching through a few other tables and then purchasing it again). He then became a dealer & started to sell Simon Yorke. He had a hard time making money selling as there was no margin so he shifted lines but still says it is one of the best turntables he has ever heard.

dgad August 14, 2005 21:10

Frankpiet,

Did you compare the Brinkan to Micro in the same exact system or where they in different systems using similar speakers. I have a friend who switched from a top level Micro to a Yorke S7 proclaiming it to be better, but also considered it a close call. He did sell his Micro years ago for the Yorke.

dgad August 14, 2005 10:29

Brizonbiovizier,

Waiting on my White Noise Phono stage as you suggested. Once I get it I will let you know. I had him customize to be battery based. Try to get some pictures up of your system. Would love to see it.

dgad May 23, 2005 19:13