Thales Tonearm
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@byrdparis: I have looked for your review of the Simplicity II in HIFIMUSIC.CO.IL. Unfortunately I am not able to read it because of the used language. Is there any other source in the internet with an English version of your review?
Another question: Is it worth to think about an alternative tonearm cable. I have chosen the original Thales direct wiring tonearm cable. I use the following other gear:
- Tom Evans Preamp
- Vitus Audio SIA-025 + SS-025
- Gauder Berlina RC 8
Thank´s in advance for your feed back.
- Tom Evans Preamp
- Vitus Audio SIA-025 + SS-025
- Gauder Berlina RC 8
Thank´s in advance for your feed back.
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There is nothing wrong with the Thales tonearm cable. I preferred my Nordost Valhalla. If you heard the tonearm with the Thales cable, you already know how it sounds.
Are you buying the Thales turntable or ??
Thank´s XV-1 for your fast and clear reply. I heard the tonearm without the direct wiring version and what I heard I liked very much. With the direct wiring cable version I think it will be one step forward. Your answer in any case is helping me to bring down my update fever. 
PS: Yes, I ordered the Simplicity II with the TT Compact II and the EMT JSD S75. Only the Preamp isn´t fixed finally. In the test scenario at my home I listened to the Tom Evans GroovePlus SRX mkII and it sounded very well and harmonized perfectly with the Thales/EMT-combination. Nevertheless I want to audition the big brother, the Mastergroove in addition.
PS: Yes, I ordered the Simplicity II with the TT Compact II and the EMT JSD S75. Only the Preamp isn´t fixed finally. In the test scenario at my home I listened to the Tom Evans GroovePlus SRX mkII and it sounded very well and harmonized perfectly with the Thales/EMT-combination. Nevertheless I want to audition the big brother, the Mastergroove in addition.
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Thank´s XV-1 for your fast and clear reply. I heard the tonearm without the direct wiring version and what I heard I liked very much. With the direct wiring cable version I think it will be one step forward. Your answer in any case is helping me to bring down my update fever.
PS: Yes, I ordered the Simplicity II with the TT Compact II and the EMT JSD S75. Only the Preamp isn´t fixed finally. In the test scenario at my home I listened to the Tom Evans GroovePlus SRX mkII and it sounded very well and harmonized perfectly with the Thales/EMT-combination. Nevertheless I want to audition the big brother, the Mastergroove in addition.
Yes, the direct wiring should be a little better. with tonearm cables, you could be testing and spending money forever for small differences. the tonearm makse the largest difference imo.
enjoy your new table - it will be awesome.