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  1. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity joins as a sponsor!: and little bit of our history.

    Philippe, this snapshot was quickly taken when the loaner unit first arrived, during listening evaluation I placed the DAC on a separate thick Maple butcher block slab. About a week later, a set of Critical Mass Systems CS2M were placed underneath. Big improvement over stock feet.
  2. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity joins as a sponsor!: and little bit of our history.

    Philippe, I concur, the MPS-8 is a superb digital playback source, especially so considering the consolidated all-in-one design. I enjoyed listening to it while here on loan. One of these days, I'll find an MPD-8 and see what it can do. After studying the layout, it makes sense that the...
  3. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity joins as a sponsor!: and little bit of our history.

    Philippe, many warm thanks for all of the kind words, I truly appreciate it. On an unrelated side note, I noticed the Playback Designs MPS-8 listed on your system details, I just had the pleasure of borrowing one for several weeks and was certainly impressed. By chance have you had the...
  4. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity joins as a sponsor!: and little bit of our history.

    I appreciate the friendly welcome Ron, so pleased to be apart of the WBF community!
  5. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity joins as a sponsor!: and little bit of our history.

    A sincere thanks for the kind words! Ready when you are!....... :)
  6. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity joins as a sponsor!: and little bit of our history.

    Gentleman, many thanks again for the warm welcome! A pleasure to be apart of the WBF sponsor community!
  7. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity joins as a sponsor!: and little bit of our history.

    A little bit of our history, from CEO Christopher Thornton My father, a retired physician, first introduced me to classical music at a young age through his lifelong dedication to playing the trumpet, then later as a child, I began studying music in elementary school, beginning with a focus on...
  8. Christopher T

    Favorite Rolex?

    Rolex Explorer II (42mm) equipped with a couple of leather straps from Gunny and Hirsch.
  9. Christopher T

    Favorite Rolex?

    Personally, I've always been fond of the Rolex stainless steel sports models, namely for their timeless and classic styling combined with robust every day wear-ability. Right now, my favorites are the Rolex Sea Dweller 43mm and Explorer II (Black dial) which happens to also look smashing when...
  10. Christopher T

    Technics brings back the SP10

    While I cannot speak for everyone, I personally know of at least one manufacturer specializing in vintage based analog playback devices offering fully restored, serviced and upgraded Technics Sp10Mk3's with full warranty and after sale support. :rolleyes: Agreed, as would most of us faced...
  11. Christopher T

    Technics brings back the SP10

    spiritofmusic Indeed, true and well stated. Furthermore, the published technical bench specifications between the Mk3 and upcoming Sp10R are literally neck and neck for the most part, with the Sp10Mk3’s motor still edging ahead by way of torque with a heavier platter, substantially larger...
  12. Christopher T

    Technics brings back the SP10

    Pointedly, in the case of the Technics Sp10Mk3, provided both the mechanical instrumentation and linear power supply has been properly serviced, tested and logic calibrated, the ongoing topic relating to dc motor “cogging” being present during operation unfortunately has been wildly exaggerated...
  13. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

  14. Christopher T

    Technics brings back the SP10

    Exciting times! :) If (when?) Technics discloses the technical specifications of its upcoming new Sp10 model and provided they meet or surpass the Technics Sp10Mk3, then indeed we will all have reason for rejoice...! As soon as I read the official Technics Sp10 announcement and witnessed the...
  15. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    My pleasure. The 401 Statement's playback character one word summary = Thrilling!.... :D PM me directly anytime with questions.
  16. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    Greetings Mike! Yes, as a Statement model, Stainless Steel billet chassis material will be made available. Absolutely, for heavy platter top surface interface choices, Pure Copper, Stainless Steel, Magnesium Alloy and Aircraft Aluminum 7075-T61 series are optional.
  17. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    Preliminary Garrard 401 Statement Billet Al/Mg Chassis Plate Photographs (Note: Raw and unfinished!) :cool: Garrard 401 Statement Chassis Plate Weight = 3.2kgs. ~ 7.1lbs (97% increase of mass over stock Garrard 401 variable casting type alloy chassis plate and front fascia plate @...
  18. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    Over the course of the past 2+ years we have been slowly, quietly and meticulously developing the world's first, state-of-the-art heavy billet chassis plate for the legendary Garrard 401 idler drive platform. The first production run of Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Statement (v.2) chassis...
  19. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    caesar, Artisan Fidelity turntables were never designed, manufactured for, nor intended to be museum art gallery pieces, they are bespoke hand and machine crafted, precision instruments made to playback cherished recordings and sing like songbirds. :D Since our inception, literally hundreds of...
  20. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    Thanks, we hope to see you at the show as well :b
  21. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    caesar, indeed a valid question, in fact I happen to have a couple of these modern belt drives in rotation at this very moment in time which are rather quite lovely (Basis 2800 Signature vacuum platter, Vector 4 & Kuzma XL DC, Kuzma 4Point ). :b Over the years, during model design and testing...
  22. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    caesar, Well, since some of us are clearly biased....:b many actual user testimonials and personal insights shared by others can be read here. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/are-there-other-artisan-fidelity-tt-owners-aorund?highlight=artisan%2Bfidelity Testimonials Michael Fremer...
  23. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    es347, Artisan Fidelity turntable models range from $4895 - $58k.
  24. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    patrickd, your kind patience has been rewarded....Garrard 401 Statement by Artisan Fidelity, finished in African Crimson Padauk.
  25. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    Agree and concur with daytona600, a dedicated external ac power supply, if properly implemented comes highly recommended as a viable enhancement for the Garrard 301/401's single phase, ac shaded pole induction type motor and preferred over running directly into the incoming wall ac. However...
  26. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    patrickd, Indeed, patience is a virtue... :b Rest assured, as soon you will be rewarded in spades. For readers whom may not be aware, this lucky WBF member's particular Garrard 401 Statement model will represent the latest interpretation of its kind. A lifetime of musical enjoyment provided...
  27. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    Bill, My pleasure, thanks by the way for the kind words. To be honest, nothing proprietary just a modest photography studio setup, the primary kit consists of a Canon 5Dsr full frame, misc. Canon EF lenses (24-70mm / 24-105mm / 35mm / 50mm Macro), Fluorescent lamps, various combinations of...
  28. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    Tim, Anticipating further listening impressions to share of your updated Garrard 401.... For those not aware, Beatlebum (aka Tim) is also testing our latest (v.2) version Artisan Fidelity Garrard 301/401 model precision idler wheels recently completed for production.
  29. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    Truer words were never spoken....:b Agreed wholeheartedly with Bill, the Origin Live tonearms are highly underrated by many as they are superb musical playback instruments and a viable alternative within the realm of precision tonearms.
  30. Christopher T

    Artisan Fidelity Garrard 401 Updated

    Tim, Indeed, your Garrard 401 Statement turned out beautifully, here are a few more photographs to share for members who cherish the classic design aesthetics.

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