Bardo

**wiicrackpot** · 23-01-2013, 02:44

Anyone heard the Brinkmann Bardo?, it's been lurking on the back of my mind for a wee while,
considering how much the SP10 mk3 fetches now and what it takes to bring the 1210 to listenable levels,
thinking a 2nd hand or ex-demo Bardo would be way to go if you want to go ultimate DD route,
so views someone who has heard it much appreciated.

**vouk** · 23-01-2013, 05:27

Hi Andy,

A good friend of mine bought it a few months ago; complete package with the 9.6 tonearm and cartridge (I believe it's called the Pi ?) - running through Nagra amplification.
Simply put, I think it's one of the best decks I've ever heard in my life. Uber quiet, outstanding across the board and in every respect and revoltingly musical to boot. It was so phenomenally good it sucked. Badly.
Can't make a comparison with your current rig - but I seriously doubt you'd be disappointed. It's one of those decks that makes the argument "would a significant outlay in money result in an equal or greater improvement in sound" rather moot. It will.
Bottom line, if you can find one at a good price go for it. Don't think twice.

**Mika K** · 23-01-2013, 08:49

Have heard it few times at the demos of one familiar dealer here in Finland. Some years ago that replaced the previous demo deck he used SME 20 and he has been extremely happy. And have to echo previous comment that the sound is also remarkable. Somehow there is same DD-magic present than with SP10 but with a modern twist. If you only have a change to audit one go for it.

**wiicrackpot** · 23-01-2013, 09:43

John ~ Thanks for that, seemingly the arm is based on a Breuer, seem for me the best route as prices for some of those Jap Uber decks are getting silly, been scouring German Ebay and classifieds but no joy so far, i will have to sell big time and pool together the funds, if i buy it will be as a package with the Brinkmann arm.

Mika ~ Thanks for the endorsement also, i do want one and got to have it sooner or later.

**jostber** · 23-01-2013, 10:59

With the Rønt II tube power supply for the Bardo this deck should be rocking:

http://www.brinkmann-audio.de/main.p...=roent&lang=en

**wiicrackpot** · 23-01-2013, 12:04

Originally Posted by jostber

With the Rønt II tube power supply for the Bardo this deck should be rocking:

http://www.brinkmann-audio.de/main.p...=roent&lang=en

is that a sexy PSU or what, didn't know anything about it, thanks Jost.

**Audioman** · 23-01-2013, 14:29

I would think a used one will be a rarity. Not common and probably a keeper if you can afford the asking price. That PS looks interesting,

**wiicrackpot** · 23-01-2013, 18:57

Originally Posted by Audioman

I would think a used one will be a rarity. Not common and probably a keeper if you can afford the asking price. That PS looks interesting,

Your are right Paul, been quietly keeping tabs on the off chance one comes up within range,
there's probably dozens like me waiting to pounce when one does show up, i mentioned keeping tabs on the German market,
it's worthwhile keeping a keen eye on eastern european countries like Slovenia etc..where prices might just dip a bit more.

**OneyedK** · 25-01-2013, 10:16

Originally Posted by jostber

tube power supply

A tube power supply to deliver 25V DC...
Euhm... Great...
Gentlemen, this is the 21st century, let sand devices do what they're good at.
There's no place for tubes in low voltage regulators.
(never was, never will be)

**pure sound** · 25-01-2013, 10:25

Needs Tungar bulbs really, as are popular for running old field coil drivers such as Western Electric!

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