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Goldmund Reference II. Anyone heard one in optimal conditions - i.e.
room, amp, speakers, audiophile quality record. Does it have any
legitimate sonic superiority over far less pricey units or is it
purely in the "have it because I can" category?

If not, what turntable/tonearm/cartridge do you feel represents the
best possible performance, anything beyond which is just pointlessly
throwing money around?

http://www.bornrich.org/entry/goldmu...ive-turntable/

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Goldmund Reference II. Anyone heard one in optimal conditions - i.e.
room, amp, speakers, audiophile quality record. Does it have any
legitimate sonic superiority over far less pricey units or is it
purely in the "have it because I can" category

It's almost like taking an Audi R10 LMP1 over a cobblestone city street.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_R10

Sure, it's impressive as hell and you'll get lots of looks, but what's the
point?

mp

[---MIKE---]

I haven't heard one either but to me it seems like comparing a gold
Rolex to a stainless steel Timex. The Timex probably keeps better time
than the Rolex but the Rolex gives pride of ownership.

---MIKE---
In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44° 15' N - Elevation 1580')

[Norman M. Schwartz]

"---MIKE---" wrote in message
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I haven't heard one either but to me it seems like comparing a gold
Rolex to a stainless steel Timex. The Timex probably keeps better time
than the Rolex but the Rolex gives pride of ownership.


Comparing a Rolex to a Timex is much like comparing a Pelikan M1000 fountain
pen to a 19 cent Bic ballpoint. I have both make pens and both make watches
and one make is not a substitute for the other in terms of pure pleasure and
satisfaction, and no one knows what I own since none of them can be seen
entering my driveway.

---MIKE---

[Norman M. Schwartz]

"---MIKE---" wrote in message
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I haven't heard one either but to me it seems like comparing a gold
Rolex to a stainless steel Timex. The Timex probably keeps better time
than the Rolex but the Rolex gives pride of ownership.


Is it the Rolex or the "gold" which offers the pride; would a gold Time
offer any pride? :-). How about Rolex in stainless steel vs. Timex in
stainless steel? Rolex itself is not such a highly regarded mechaniccal
watch nor is it amongst the most costly.

---MIKE---
In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
(44° 15' N - Elevation 1580')