Revolver AVIS TT
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melofelo
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Revolver is a brit t/t manufacturer i believe ( SEE corporation ) and their decks have had good reviews in the english press..on par with rega planar 3's etc...i think the plinth is a sandwich type..ie two levels..and the platter is glass with a felt mat ?..not sure of the "avis" model but its a simple design from what i remember and should sound good... :thmbsp:
unless your referring to a LINN AXIS ? :scratch2:
unless your referring to a LINN AXIS ? :scratch2:
meloelo
Thanks for the info. I was going to check with the TT guy at the store where it is for sale but he is either busy or not there whenever I get a chance to drop in. I haven't been able to contact him on the phone - too crazy at work. The only thing I have been able to find out is that the belts sell for about $30-35 each in US funds or a zillion Canadian. I'll do more digging on it. I have not dealt with this store before so I'm not sure on how forthcoming they would be with the straight poop.
Thanks for the info. I was going to check with the TT guy at the store where it is for sale but he is either busy or not there whenever I get a chance to drop in. I haven't been able to contact him on the phone - too crazy at work. The only thing I have been able to find out is that the belts sell for about $30-35 each in US funds or a zillion Canadian. I'll do more digging on it. I have not dealt with this store before so I'm not sure on how forthcoming they would be with the straight poop.
melofelo
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I once heard a revolver turntable when they first came out and it sounded very good indeed..i think it had a linn arm as standard and would have sold for around the £ 200 + mark back in the late 80's early 90's.
It would have been launched in direct *sonic* competition/co-existence with the likes of the thorens td 318, rotel rp 850, ariston rd 40, rega planar 3, qed r232, acoustic research eb101 etc... a crop of decent sounding *budget* (£200+ circa 1987) audiophile decks for those making their first upgrade from the first entry level step of the audiophile turntable laddar such as dual 505's, nad 5120's etc..
It would have been launched in direct *sonic* competition/co-existence with the likes of the thorens td 318, rotel rp 850, ariston rd 40, rega planar 3, qed r232, acoustic research eb101 etc... a crop of decent sounding *budget* (£200+ circa 1987) audiophile decks for those making their first upgrade from the first entry level step of the audiophile turntable laddar such as dual 505's, nad 5120's etc..
CortR
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In the US and Canada Revolver was distributed by Roy Hall of Music Hall fame. I believe there was a fair bit of marketing re-badging going on, but I can't say for certain. I've had 3 go through my hands--2 "Rebels" and one "Super". I've never heard of Avis--it might be a name marketed in Canada. Pretty decent tt's overall--very much like a Rega p2 but without the RB 200 or 250. The "Rebel" was the bottom of the line.The 2nd Rebel I had came with what looked to be a standard Linn arm. I suspect there was variation there, too, much like the Music Hall 2 in its first incarnation. I'd probably consider about $125 US for a Revolver in good condition. Hope this helps.
CortR
Thanks for the info. I did a search and the only info I could find on it was that the motor was low torque in comparison to a direct drive TT and there was a site selling belts for the AVIS but I can't see me paying C$60.00 per belt for a $170 TT unless the table is really worth it. I haven't ask Music Hall about the table yet, I am going to try to get to the store selling the table to ask more questions and take a close look at it. I don't have alot of knowledge about this stuff and if I am not comfortable with the deal I'll walk.
I could buy a new TT if needed but if I had my druthers..........
Thanks for the info. I did a search and the only info I could find on it was that the motor was low torque in comparison to a direct drive TT and there was a site selling belts for the AVIS but I can't see me paying C$60.00 per belt for a $170 TT unless the table is really worth it. I haven't ask Music Hall about the table yet, I am going to try to get to the store selling the table to ask more questions and take a close look at it. I don't have alot of knowledge about this stuff and if I am not comfortable with the deal I'll walk.
I could buy a new TT if needed but if I had my druthers..........
