The Ferrari of record players?

See what a $64k dollar record player looks like

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[Twinhit]

While I certainly don't have the funds for a super table like this, I can appreciate the amount of work involved in R&D, designing & building these from a mechanical draftsman/engineer, machinist & mechanic's perspective. From a listeners perspective, I'm quite content with my Technics SL1200 MK II, an absolutely marvelous table & highly regarded by the Hip Hop DJ community. While it may be spartan in it's appointments, it's quite proven.

Even so, one could spend $300,000.00 for one & smile.

[rw5791]

idler drive is more exciting to listen.The downside is more noise but I have multiway system and the noise is eliminated in the subwoofer line.

[cannissolis]

@tamiasthechipmunk That is an entirely subjective question as it would depend on the purchasers perception of the value of the improvement combined with the purchasers ability to pay for the improvement. Even if the improvement were psycho-acoustic it is still real to that person rather like the placebo effect so again the value of that improvement is a personal thing. I have heard some of the most expensive turntables and they do improve the sound (to my perception)

[cannissolis]

@static1994 I'm all for experimentation let me know which m.o, works best on the record cleaner. I just follow the instructions which give me excellent results and discussed previously. Regarding PVA glue, I think it would be messy and fiddly and it would worry me in case some was left behind in the groove, if you try it please reply again with your results.

[static1994]

@cannissolis I see... I wonder if it would be more beneficial to vacuum the record first, apply the fluid, and vacuum it again... what do you think?

Ive heard some rumors about using Woodglue to get the dirt out of a record. Basically apply the glue to the grooves, wait for it to dry, and peel it off carefully. Its supposed to work wonders... What is your take on it?

[MucusFelidae]

Maybe it's a Ferrari. Why not go for the RollsRoyce?

Contactless pickup with laser beam instead of a needle.

[buua2000]

and you can still hear the crackles on vinyl...

[666xGuitarplayerx666]

Could you make a DJ set with a pair of these and a mixer?? xD

[cannissolis]

@static1994 Spin cleaner is a mechanical only cleaning process and is an automated version of what you can do by hand with cleaning solution and a felt cleaning pad, it doesn't use a vacuum to suck the dirt and fluid out of the groove, so it is a bit like the difference between brushing your carpet or vacuuming it I have used other vacuuming machines belonging to friends they all work well I chose the Okki Nokki beacuse it was less expensive than the competition and did the same job.

[tamiasthechipmunk]

These ultra high end turntables begs the following question. When does it get to a point in an audiophile's quest for fidelity that one starts paying astronomical price points just for a marginal improvement in sound? That's if the improvement is more than just physiological perceptions given that one is limited by the technology itself and the studio equipment used to record and manufacture current media.