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From: infmx!simond@uunet.UU.NET (Simon David)
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Subject: Re: The TOP of the line stereo system
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Date: 15 Nov 90 14:33:04 GMT
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In article <7614@uwm.edu> bill@vrdxhq.verdix.com (William Spencer) writes:
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>in article <7490@uwm.edu>, alan@syacus.acus.oz (Alan Stewart) says:
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>> The Linn LP12 is far more musically accurate than the Goldmund Reference.


>Come on peaple, someone's GOT to have something to say on this subject!

Can Alan tell us why he thinks the Linn is more accurate? It is to my
ears slightly coloured giving it the clasic analogue sound. Pitch and
rhythm are its strong points, not accuracy. If you want accuracy try
the Roksan Xerxes (my choice) or the Thownsend Rock Reference.

>Someone want to inform us why the Goldmund is so controversial?

The Goldmund Reference is a beast of a turntable that has its own
stand and linear tracking arm. It is direct drive and includes whizzo
goodies such as rev counter and a log of hours cartridge use. Over
here it retails at something over 20,000 pounds! It is also now a
limited edition of just 200 examples. 

A better bet may be the Goldmund Studio with simplified linear arm. It 
is certainly better value for money but is clear and refined in a way 
that makes it almost sterile sounding.


Simon

simond@informix.com