AMG v12 TURNTABLES

Do you really want one?
Are you in US?



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Yes how much? You should market these as they fit and look perfect.
 
Nelson...sorry I am late to the party. Congrats on the AMG tt. Enjoy it in good health!
 
Hi Nelson, I'm new to this forum... found it looking to get a preview (if any existed) of Fremer's v12 review. I have a v12 now for just a few months, and like you I am really loving the sounds coming from deep in the grooves. I managed to get a Benz LP-S to go with mine, after reading somewhere the original marketing for the AMG table was to be a shared collaboration between AMG and Benz, playing on the moniker. (But also because I'd read such amazing things about the LP-S in comparison to much costlier cartridges.) A nice piece of vinyl and a good bottle of cabernet or syrah goes a long way towards finishing my day on a good "note!"

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Bobvin said:
Hi Nelson, I'm new to this forum... found it looking to get a preview (if any existed) of Fremer's v12 review. I have a v12 now for just a few months, and like you I am really loving the sounds coming from deep in the grooves. I managed to get a Benz LP-S to go with mine, after reading somewhere the original marketing for the AMG table was to be a shared collaboration between AMG and Benz, playing on the moniker. (But also because I'd read such amazing things about the LP-S in comparison to much costlier cartridges.) A nice piece of vinyl and a good bottle of cabernet or syrah goes a long way towards finishing my day on a good "note!"

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Hi Bob,
Expect for Michael's review on August

I love AMG, so much information is like
The needle is a vacuum.

Unheard something close to it.

Can you show and explain to me your
System? Looks nice

What about the HRS platform ? Do you
like it 100%?

Nelson

And welcome !!!!



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Hi Nelson, thanks for the warm welcome. I posted a few pics of my system, I'm behind you in terms of my Audio Research rig, now a couple iterations behind ARC's current state-of-the-art. I'm in the Ref 3, Ref 110 category, though I did replace the tube set to KT120s. I've only been back in the high end hobby now for about 5 years, slowly building the system and also tweaking out my music room with appropriate treatments. My wife, the minister of finance, keeps me in check. That said, this was supposed to be an "off" year for new audio gear, but somehow I managed to squeeze out the new AMG, Benz, and HRS rack. Also some curtains and lighting for my room (the two together would have got me a Ref Phono2SE.) But I like the Einstein TTC phono-pre. Fremer had said several years back when he reviewed it that it was then in his top 3 (or maybe 5) phono amps. While it is solid state, it is the only SS piece made by Einstein, and they supposedly worked hard to create a piece that contained the "tube" sound of all their other components. Great bass weight and control, tremendously dynamic, delicate midrange and vocals, and an airy and delicate top end. I don't find it lacking, but I have not heard a large number of other phono amps.

Regarding HRS rack, I feel it is part and parcel with the AMG. The Dagogo review of the HRS base for the AMG convinced me I should go ahead and order the rack with the table. I went for a larger one, but still tuned to the weight distribution of the AMG. I wanted a larger base so I could put a dust cover over the table, and the smaller base would have made that a challenge. My dealer is also carries HRS, so it was highly recommended. He tried some other isolation under the table but thought the HRS brought the best out of the table.
 
Mikey Fremer's review of the AMG Viella 12 is now viewable in the August Stereophile. He summarizes:

If I had to sell my Contiuuum Caliburn and scale back, the AMG rig would be on my short list, along with the Air Force One, the TW Acustic Raven, the Spiral Groove SG1.1 and Centroid arm, the Brinkmann Balance, and a handful of others. The AMG combo costs far less than any of them, yet seems as well made, with sound at least as good.

And that is why the AMG Viella 12 and 12J2 tonearm are an incredible value. They'll lift your spirits with every LP you play.

Overall, I felt his review to be somewhat less enthusiastic compared to Jonathan Valin's review in The Absolute Sound, but his Continuum table sets an awfully high bar for comparison. But I do also note his review of some of the tables on his short list also speaks of the same "slightly down a peg or two" qualities compared to the Caliburn. I've never heard a Caliburn table, and I'm afraid to!
 
Bobvin said:
Hi Nelson, I'm new to this forum... found it looking to get a preview (if any existed) of Fremer's v12 review. I have a v12 now for just a few months, and like you I am really loving the sounds coming from deep in the grooves. I managed to get a Benz LP-S to go with mine, after reading somewhere the original marketing for the AMG table was to be a shared collaboration between AMG and Benz, playing on the moniker. (But also because I'd read such amazing things about the LP-S in comparison to much costlier cartridges.) A nice piece of vinyl and a good bottle of cabernet or syrah goes a long way towards finishing my day on a good "note!"

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Bob, that's a beautiful setup !! Congrats on the AMG , I've seen one up close, the build quality is first class !!
 
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Just to have the AMG compared right up there with those TT for me , I'm honored to have it.

Right now I'm at a client/ friend's house hearing and enjoying a good wine with the AMG

Priceless

:)
 
Nelson, I've got to imagine your rig, with all that top ARC gear, including the REF10 and REF PH2SE, sounds just amazing. As I mentioned before I'm an iteration behind on the ARC gear, but still the sound with the AMG just melts me sometimes. Try Ray LaMontagne's "Trouble" if you get a chance. Not only is the sound amazing, but the emotion comes through in spades (though that guy needs a new girlfriend.) Some of the best music/art evolves from the pain of a broken heart.
 
Bobvin said:
Nelson, I've got to imagine your rig, with all that top ARC gear, including the REF10 and REF PH2SE, sounds just amazing. As I mentioned before I'm an iteration behind on the ARC gear, but still the sound with the AMG just melts me sometimes. Try Ray LaMontagne's "Trouble" if you get a chance. Not only is the sound amazing, but the emotion comes through in spades (though that guy needs a new girlfriend.) Some of the best music/art evolves from the pain of a broken heart.
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Thank you Bob,
PM me, I want to tell you something.
 
highEndguy said:
counting the days to get a BENZ LP-s
they are on backorder till next month
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Boo-yaa! I think you'll absolutely love the Benz with the AMG.

Supposedly some of the original business plan was to market the Benz / AMG together, playing on the monikers of the automobile. But I also heard Werner had the LP-S in mind as he designed the tonearm.
 
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