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From: gregs@uo-vax1.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.audio
Subject: Linn vs. Oracle (???) - (nf)
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Date: Wed, 14-Dec-83 03:52:52 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec 14 03:52:52 1983
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uo-vax1!gregs    Dec 12 00:01:00 1983

Some of you may remember when I asked net users for some turntable
advice a few months ago.  Thanks for your response.

My local dealer has just about convinced me to spend much more than my $1000
limit (self-imposed) and buy a Linn Sondek, with the great arm and the
Asak cartridge.  I think I've ruled out Denon, mostly because of their
arms and funny resonances.

My question:  How do the Linn, Oracle, and Revox compare?  He said that
he's heard the Oracle next to the Linn, and he thinks the Linn just
plain sounds better, but he can't explain why.  He also said that 
"inexperienced non-audiophiles" had the same reaction.  He likened it to
the difference between "yeah, that sounds good," (Oracle) and tapping 
your foot in pleasure (Linn).  I got great comments about the Revox
from the net, but I've never heard one.

Any comments welcome.  Who's got one of the turntables?

Greg Stewart
Univ. of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon