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RobbieGong
06-10-2016, 12:36
http://www.kronosav.com/best-of-british/veryere/vertere-reference-tonearm.html If this is for real then I am very naive - I had no idea :eek:
prestonchipfryer
06-10-2016, 12:50
Hi Robbie. I've just had a look and the tonearm cable is an extra 7 grand. Ha, ha, ha. Taking the p**s is putting it mildly.
prestonchipfryer
06-10-2016, 12:52
Of course it's horses for courses. No wonder people laugh at the so-called ''high-end'' audio.

It clearly states the tonearm is £20,000.00 and tonearm cable £7,000. That is, if my maths are correct, £27,000 for tonearm and cable. As I've said it's horses, etc., but that is a lot of dosh for a tonearm cable, hand-built or no.
Barry
06-10-2016, 12:53
Couldn't get the video to open, so can't tell if the arm is just an example of overpriced hi-fi exotica or not.

As it's most likely to be hand made, it will be expensive, but 7 grand does seem rather a lot to pay.
Barry
06-10-2016, 13:03
Hi Robbie. I've just had a look and the tonearm cable is an extra 7 grand. Ha, ha, ha. Taking the p**s is putting it mildly.

Not quite - it's 7 grand including the cable. Still a lot of dosh though.

This link give a better idea of what you're getting for your money: http://vertereacoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/TAdocFile12ss.pdf
prestonchipfryer
06-10-2016, 13:08
Not quite - it's 7 grand including the cable. Still a lot of dosh though.

It clearly states the tonearm is £20,000.00 and tonearm cable £7,000. That is, if my maths are correct, £27,000 for tonearm and cable. As I've said it's horses, etc., but that is a lot of dosh for a tonearm cable, hand-built or no.

This link give a better idea of what you're getting for your money: http://vertereacoustics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/TAdocFile12ss.pdf

Have I misread it? Maybe I need stronger glasses! :)
Barry
06-10-2016, 13:12
It clearly states the tonearm is £20,000.00 and tonearm cable £7,000. That is, if my maths are correct, £27,000 for tonearm and cable. As I've said it's horses, etc., but that is a lot of dosh for a tonearm cable, hand-built or no.


My mistake - I didn't spot the "+" sign, but neither did I see the £20,000 figure either. Where is that stated?
prestonchipfryer
06-10-2016, 13:19
Unless it's my computer or eyes playing tricks it appears in blue lettering as £20,000.00 for the tonearm.
Barry
06-10-2016, 13:43
Ah - I didn't think to click on 'Finance'!

No doubt a few billionairs from Hong Kong will buy one or two.
RobbieGong
06-10-2016, 13:51
I came across it by accident reading up on tonearms and bearing upgrades (my tonearm has just been done).
It's shocking !! Nearly had heart attack. Wonder how many they've sold !
narabdela
06-10-2016, 14:07
Strictly for the weak of mind and deep of pocket. :mental:
hifi_dave
06-10-2016, 14:19
It's almost worth buying to get the "10,000 Loyalty Points".......almost.
daytona600
06-10-2016, 14:58
£20k for the tonearm & cable from £500-£7000
stunning piece of UK design & sound heard one several times fitted to vertere & air force one decks use the stripped SG1 version Myself

Good to see UK Companies getting into the cost no object market globally as the tech trickles down to real world products
& this is one of if not the best tonearm at Any Price
£27,000 you do get a very cool built-in cueing light !

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--cUSjzmVGZo/VRgGNjmSGfI/AAAAAAAAFpA/biUvVcWh0ZU/s1600/C360_2014-12-18-22-06-30-341.jpg


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mikeyb
06-10-2016, 19:18
Yeah but if you earn £250,000+ a week like some footballers then it's bugger all ;-)
paulf-2007
06-10-2016, 19:53
Who needs a cueing light, I'll get my servant to change the record and if he scratches it I'll take it out of his wages.
danilo
06-10-2016, 19:55
Just the thing to play ones' bought from the Thrift Store Lps.
legb4rsk
08-10-2016, 01:19
Who needs a cueing light, I'll get my servant to change the record and if he scratches it I'll take it out of his wages.

Actually that's not as daft as it sounds.You could employ someone to do that for less money than the cost of the tone arm!
Barry
08-10-2016, 20:39
£20k for the tonearm & cable from £500-£7000
stunning piece of UK design & sound heard one several times fitted to vertere & air force one decks use the stripped SG1 version Myself

Good to see UK Companies getting into the cost no object market globally as the tech trickles down to real world products
& this is one of if not the best tonearm at Any Price
£27,000 you do get a very cool built-in cueing light !

At that price it ought to be! I can't imagine SME, Triplanar or Graham quaking in their boots though.