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I'm trying to decide between these three turntables that an audiophile friend of mine has for sale. They are Thorens TD147, Linn Axis, and an Empire 698. All are functioning perfectly and in similar cosmetic condition. If I'm going for a musical, velvety rich, full, creamy, laid-back, maximum syrup, warm vinyl sound that isn't harsh, thin, or ultra-analytical regardless of what's actually on the record...which of these would be the best choice?
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Topic - Which would you buy and why? Thorens TD147, Empire 698, or Linn Axis?? - Mr Blue Sky 19:15:58 03/29/07 (17)
- Re: Which would you buy and why? Thorens TD147, Empire 698, or Linn Axis?? - CBT 10:35:41 03/30/07 (0)
- I wouldn't go for the 698, I would find a 208 or 398.. - rich121 00:42:54 03/30/07 (2)
- Re: I wouldn't go for the 698, I would find a 208 or 398.. - albertoderoma 07:27:45 03/30/07 (1)
- Re: I wouldn't go for the 698, I would find a 208 or 398.. - rich121 10:53:55 03/30/07 (0)
- Aren't there problems with the Empire 698 pivot to spindle distance? - Mr Blue Sky 23:39:42 03/29/07 (2)
- Re: Aren't there problems with the Empire 698 pivot to spindle distance? - orthophonic 14:28:09 03/30/07 (0)
- Re: Aren't there problems with the Empire 698 pivot to spindle distance? - albertoderoma 07:31:30 03/30/07 (0)
- Read my 698 review, it might help you make up your mind :-) - albertoderoma 20:46:44 03/29/07 (1)
- I printed your review as a future reference if I ever "go to town" on my 598II; maybe I will set it up for my 78s. )MT( - J. S. Bach 07:47:54 03/30/07 (0)
- I third the Empire 698 (nt) - Supernaught 20:31:51 03/29/07 (3)
- 4th for the Empire (nt) - energyandair 20:39:28 03/29/07 (2)
- Here is why I'd go for the Empire - energyandair 20:48:02 03/29/07 (1)
- Re: Here is why I'd go for the Empire - orthophonic 23:04:33 03/29/07 (0)
- I wholeheartedly 2nd the Empire.. - DaveInVA 19:52:14 03/29/07 (0)
- Empire, without hesitation. - Mark Kelly 19:38:20 03/29/07 (2)
- Thanks, fellas! I needed this! - Phil_in_CA 16:39:48 03/30/07 (0)
- Match point! nt. - mosin 21:53:18 03/29/07 (0)