Quote Originally Posted by SPS View Post
well my mind is made up.. mine replaced the delphi, which was in regular use
i think it has a more 'solid' sound, level of bass are identical with same arm and cart.. yet the thorens seem more balanced in my view whilst the delphi has a very slightly lighter sound..
also the bass levels are identical to the best 401/301 i have heard dispite the hype around 301/401 in this department, and seemingly without the need for fancy heavy plinths..



well as an engineer my understanding is that a heavier belt run a high speed is less likely to 'give' than a light belt run at low speed, the speed is important, as i belive the effects of torque on the belt is less at higher speeds as it is diluted.. dont know if that makes sense..?

well that's my view..


cheers
steve
Hi Steve

Which version of the oracle Delphi did you have ?

The Mk1,2 and 3 were certainly a bit delicate ("slightly lighter sound") as was the Mk4 unless you put the Turbo PSU on it and a SME 4 or 5 arm. I ran mine with an Eminent technology mk2 arm and VDH 10 cart but using a SME 5 arm adds a lot more weight and scale to things. I must say however that I quite like the delicateness of the Oracle mk4 presentation. As the models changed each version had more weight and scale and no doubt the newish Mk5 has taken a further step up the weight and scale ladder. There is IMHO a magic to the sound/presentation that I love and I would not ever part with mine.

I haven't heard a Garrard 301, 401 or a Thorens so I don't know how they differ to the Oracle sound wise, but in the looks department (I know audio Jewelery ) the Oracle Delphi Mk4 is the IMHO best looking TT ever.



Regards D S D L