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Sound differences between Galibier and Teres

Aside from numerous remarks about theoretical advantages based on their construction, I've never seen anything in the way of descriptive impresssions regarding the "house sound" of the Galibier and Teres lines of turntables. I have encountered references to shoot-outs, so some of you must have managed to acquire a pretty fair idea as to the personalities of each table. I've finally reached the point where I'm ready to take the jump toward possibly acquiring one or the other, but I have no "sound" idea of what to go on. I do know that I prefer a more relaxed, very slightly softer presentation as opposed to one considered a bit cleaner/sharper in outline. That's all I'll say for now, other than to extend my thanks to any of you who can let some light in the door on this subject.
opus88
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Cmk,

I just noticed your remark about visiting during a future visit to the US. You'd be most welcome of course! We're in Connecticut, about 2 hours from NYC or Boston. Where are you? We visit family in the UK every couple of years...

Jazdoc,

Sorry for the folicular folly. I inherited my mom's (luscious) hair but also my dad's (puny) physique. Please feel free to tag along with Cmk and beat me to a pulp, unless my 135 lb. frame scares you off.

Enjoy the Stelvio. That's a killer table.
cmk
397 posts
 
Hi Doug
Thanks for the invitation. I'll contact you once I've more definite details about my trip.

Happy spinning.
opus88 OP
529 posts
 
Does anyone have experience using the SME IV,V,or IV.Vi tonearm with the Galibier or Teres tables ? Could you please comment on the sound synergy, and were there any problems underneath with fitting the DIN ended tonearm cable ?
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
It can be easily done. But I think you would need the custom mount, not the standard SME mount. Best thing is to contact Teres and Galibier. The only issue I know of is with the Galibier. Thom offers 2 types of armboards. The standard model has a hole drilled through to accept arms with cables running down, like SME and Graham. Then there is a Stelvio armboard which has a large damping canister-like thing under where the tonearm attaches. For obvious reasons it would not be possible to mount these arms on the Stelvio armboard.
opus88 OP
529 posts
 
In a conversation today with Chris Brady, he assured me he could provide an SME armboard with no problem. Incidentally, in the course of a very interesting and pleasant discussion I had with him, I sensed a strong similarity the two of us had regarding sound preferences.
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