Since 2015 I have owned a LaGrange, I bought it ex-demo and it's from the last few made in 2013 and is mounted with an 11" Kuzma 4Point.
I hope somebody may have experience with both LaGrange and Balance as I am trying to decide whether Balance offers sonic improvements over LaGrange. My choice:
1) Keep the LaGrange and add the Sinus motor from the Balance and a RoNtiii
2) Trade the LaGrange and replace it with a Balance with RoNtiii, retaining my 4Point.
Option 2 is about a £6k additional outlay. The LaGrange has the same bearing and will have the same motor as the Balance. Brinkmann themselves say the LaGrange with upgrades will "come very close to Balance" but I was hoping some owners may be able to offer their experience on the two decks. Very close is good enough for me but does this mirror others' experiences?
You can buy a lot of records for £7k
Cheers Simon
I hope somebody may have experience with both LaGrange and Balance as I am trying to decide whether Balance offers sonic improvements over LaGrange. My choice:
1) Keep the LaGrange and add the Sinus motor from the Balance and a RoNtiii
2) Trade the LaGrange and replace it with a Balance with RoNtiii, retaining my 4Point.
Option 2 is about a £6k additional outlay. The LaGrange has the same bearing and will have the same motor as the Balance. Brinkmann themselves say the LaGrange with upgrades will "come very close to Balance" but I was hoping some owners may be able to offer their experience on the two decks. Very close is good enough for me but does this mirror others' experiences?
You can buy a lot of records for £7k
Cheers Simon