Post by Dom on Feb 21, 2018 16:02:47 GMT 12
There's an Aura t/t on ebay right now, if anyone's curious.
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Post by beeman on Feb 22, 2018 18:01:05 GMT 12
reasonable money on that
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Post by andrewp on Feb 22, 2018 19:32:35 GMT 12
£10000 When new?....Wow!!
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 Post by Owen Y on Feb 23, 2018 12:05:29 GMT 12
Mine is available for much less than that
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Post by deano1974 on Feb 23, 2018 14:58:57 GMT 12Which one do you have Owen?
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Post by Owen Y on Feb 23, 2018 15:01:21 GMT 12
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Post by deano1974 on Feb 23, 2018 15:02:07 GMT 12
Wow now thats beautiful 😀
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Post by rocl on Feb 23, 2018 17:29:18 GMT 12
they are bloody gorgeous! much lust and envy on my part.
have i got this right owen, but you are not using it and it is "available" for sale? so it doesn't sound as good as .... do we know what you are using currently? 
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Post by Owen Y on Feb 23, 2018 18:26:48 GMT 12have i got this right owen, but you are not using it and it is "available" for sale? so it doesn't sound as good as .... do we know what you are using currently? Yes correct, the Aura has just been overhauled, being prepared for sale - darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/aura-turntable-tear-down/ I just haven't quite sorted all the packaging for it yet. DarkLantern blog - darklanternforowen.wordpress.com
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Post by Citroen on Feb 25, 2018 22:43:51 GMT 12
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Post by Citroen on Feb 25, 2018 23:07:50 GMT 12Yes correct, the Aura has just been overhauled, being prepared for sale - darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/aura-turntable-tear-down/ I just haven't quite sorted all the packaging for it yet. A bit of an overkill I think 
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 Post by beeman on Feb 27, 2018 18:38:57 GMT 12
I had no problem shipping mine to Australia in cardboard boxes. Yours is a particularly fine example though Owen. What money are you thinking?
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Post by Owen Y on Mar 6, 2018 11:37:25 GMT 12It was the last iteration of the Aura that Dave made, with 'intermediate flywheel', Pyrathane drive belts (& with Sorbothane discs + spring suspension). The flywheel was a significant advancement for the Aura, the mass & speed gearing greatly increasing rotational inertia, ie. pitch stability, bass, clarity. This Aura was made (for me) in around 1999-2000 & the motor-flywheel upgraded in 2003. It is the only Aura I've personally seen with Dave's 'signature' nameplate (below). The solid brass flywheel was a one-off - Dave decided that this material was too costly & reverted to chrome-plated steel flywheels. It comes with twin arm pillars, spare arm-boards & belts. $3,300 without tonearms. (DL Forum member price )Shipping of course can be arranged, will need to be additional.  DarkLantern blog - darklanternforowen.wordpress.com
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Post by Citroen on Mar 6, 2018 16:05:12 GMT 12It is the only Aura I've personally seen with Dave's 'signature' nameplate (below). Owen Y, Owen you obviously didn't have a close enough look at mine! 
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Post by beeman on Mar 11, 2018 9:48:25 GMT 12
Hi Owen,
Seems like a very fair price to me for an iconic piece of audio history that is fully sorted. It is a wonderful sounding turntable & spectacular to see in operation I would recommend this to anyone wanting what was once described as the "best turntable in the world". The one on Ebay sold for $4,800NZD making this an even better buy ;-) GLWYS
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Post by andrewp on Mar 11, 2018 12:33:29 GMT 12
The Best tt in the world.... WOW...that is one mignty lofty claim from who ever it was that penned that comment!!
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Post by foveaux on Mar 11, 2018 14:45:34 GMT 12
"The Best tt in the world."
hehehe...it was/is, but isn't there always a claim for a newer and better mousetrap?
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Post by Citroen on Mar 11, 2018 16:11:54 GMT 12Seems like a very fair price to me for an iconic piece of audio history that is fully sorted. It is a wonderful sounding turntable & spectacular to see in operation I would recommend this to anyone wanting what was once described as the "best turntable in the world". The one on Ebay sold for $4,800NZD making this an even better buy ;-) GLWYS But most definitely not the "best turntable in the world"! but probably the best turntable in the world at NZ$3300! Owen Y I suggest you put it up on ebay and Audiogon for maximum potential buyers.
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Post by beeman on Mar 11, 2018 17:47:16 GMT 12
the comment was made when they were new & like any gear review should be taken with a grain of salt. That said I have owned a few turntables & the Aura stands out both in looks & SQ
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Post by Owen Y on Mar 14, 2018 16:35:50 GMT 12But most definitely not the "best turntable in the world"! but probably the best turntable in the world at NZ$3300! Owen Y I suggest you put it up on ebay and Audiogon for maximum potential buyers. I will not likely be going for top price - a good enthusiast home & the least hassle, would suit. DarkLantern blog - darklanternforowen.wordpress.com
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