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  1. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    The Absolute Nothing should be heard in the context of some other flagship turntables like the Air Force Zero, Esoteric and Nagra, but such comparisons rarely happen. I wonder what Michael Fremer would think. Very few of the AS2000s were ever heard before they were sold. Mine may be the only...
  2. PeterA

    Natural Sound

    Yes, indeed. Got to love those vintage horns and cartridges. Some old wires and turntables are pretty good too.
  3. PeterA

    Ron’s New System

    If you really want to get the party going, Tinka should play Carlos‘s video comparisons for spouses friends and non-audio files.
  4. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    So your wife introduced you to Musica Nuda? Or you found David’s video somewhere and played it for your wife?
  5. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    It was one of Vladimir Lamm's favorites and customers of American Sound turntables get two original Musica Nuda LPs with delivery and installation. Original vinyl of these two LPs have become rare and are pretty expensive if you can find them. I have many other system videos on YouTube...
  6. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    yes I agree Andro. Absent that, and in the context of these forum discussions, I am agreeing with Carlos that videos can tell the story.
  7. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    Carlos, why do you think that spouses friends and non-audio files think David Karmeli‘s video sounds more natural and real than your video? you keep repeating that the poll stands on its own, but you have refused to comment on the results. I cannot be sure about tonight yet the purpose of the...
  8. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    to be clear, you are denigrating spouses friends and non-audiofiles, not the members of the forum participating in this discussion. Those voting in the poll passed judgment on the realism of the first two videos.
  9. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    Carlos, what do you mean? Is this live recording somehow not representative of the event? I guess I don’t understand why your wife chuckled. Why would you need people to fuel your fire? That seems kind of strange. Edit: I don’t think your video sound anything like the recording...
  10. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    There is so much talk about the accessive bass in the first video that I thought I would revisit it. The bass quality and balance changes quite a bit from the beginning of the video to when the camera is put into its stand at the listening seat. When the song first starts, the camera/mic is at...
  11. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    Carlos, I appreciate that you are posting videos of your system. I agree with you that videos are very revealing of one’s approach and values. You’re clearly happy with your various systems and that’s great.
  12. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    I go back to the original post of the thread and the question asked for the poll. Despite the results of the poll, it seems that Carlos is arguing against the very opinions he solicited. It seems kind of strange to argue against spouses’ and friends’ and non-audiophiles’ opinions. The...
  13. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    The question asked in the poll: "Which video sounds more real or natura to your wife, spouse, partner, or non audiophile friendl?" So far, the poll results are pretty clear: Video #1: 11 votes Video #2: 2 votes
  14. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    Rex, I realize I didn’t answer many of your questions. I don’t know what you mean by “any“ of these high mass air bearing turntables. All of the American sound turntables can be easily stopped and started with your hands, but there is no need to stop the turntable. You can easily change records...
  15. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    You asked for spouse's opinions. They are not members, at least mine is not. Those opinions seem fairly consistent. Later opinions are from members. Those seem consistent as well. Small sample sizes, but you asked and a few played along.
  16. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    Rex, I really have no idea what you are talking about. I use a couple of fingers lightly pushing or stopping the platter, sometimes if I want to speed up the process. No issues with the new turntable either. Just visit David and hear the AS2000. These tables are supremely robust and stable...
  17. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    This thread started out with a video of The Absolute Nothing. Fitting for this thread. At least we now have the poll results and the original video comparisons, and a video of MikeL's system.
  18. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    Rex, those are all design questions for David. I use my hand to gently push my platter to help it get to speed. Sometimes I use it to slow it down and then turn off the pump. It just takes a bit longer otherwise. Likely even more time with the new heavier platter on this turntable. It is...
  19. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    From Tang’s wonderful thread:
  20. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    From Rockitman about his AS2000: “I was just wishing for more arms last night...4 doesn't seem enough. My dream AS2000 would of been Octagon shape, allowing for 8 arms....6 would be 3012R's....lol”
  21. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    It seems the majority of the wives/friends/non audiophiles preferring video #1.
  22. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    This is basically what my wife said about video #2. But she used the word “unlistenable“. I know that sounds a bit harsh
  23. PeterA

    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    I didn’t know what to make of this thread. It is a blatant competition and vote based on the opinions of others about two systems that should really only appeal primarily to the owner of the system. what does it really matter what other people think, especially those who don’t listen to the...
  24. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    The pump and power supply are in a new two box layout design which is very nice and seems very high-quality. The pump is silent. I do not take any photographs.
  25. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    The first customer has two SME arms from his AS1000, and I think is adding a third to his new table. Customers can order the turntable with whatever arm cut out they want. We are only looking at photographs of the first turntable for the first customer. David likes a variety of cartridges...
  26. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    The four arm boards also allow owners to play with different cartridges. I only use two with the same arm and different cartridges. If I had more mono records, I would get a third arm with a mono cartridge.
  27. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    Al, have you looked at the four or five installation threads in David’s sub forum about the systems with the AS 2000? There’s quite a variety of speakers and electronics. They are not all like David‘s orTang’s. Rockitman’s is very different. And Mike and Ron ordered the turntable with...
  28. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    Sure. But before speculating on what arm would be best on this new turntable, if we ever see the data and it doesn’t remain private, it will be fascinating to see what arms are chosen by the owners, whom I strongly suspect will not simply be following the “edict from the master”. They will each...
  29. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    If the evidence of the AS 2000 is any indication, that turntable is placed in the context of very different systems. They are not all Lamm SETs and vintage horn speakers. Then again, that approach is popular in the parts of the world where some of these turntables may end up. Rockitman has...
  30. PeterA

    American Sound, "The Absolute Nothing"

    An interesting read is Tang’s system thread. He had the SAT, the Axiom, and the SME arms on various tables. He settled on one turntable and one arm for most of his listening. And I think this was after having the Axiom set up properly by its designer, though it might have been the SAT. People...

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