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Stereophile: Turntable Review by Art Dudley
In 34 years of writing about playback gear, I have seen no products better made than the Thales turntable and tonearm, and precious few that equal them. Article |
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MONO & STEREO: Thales Simplicity II Tonearm Review
My prolonged time with Thales Simplicity II tonearm brought an aurally enlightening experience, that had over the time evolved into a refreshingly surprising analog adventure. Each and every reference record become even more interesting and involving. Article |
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TTT-Compact II & Simplicity II review by Roy Gregory
"Its compact musical presentation could well form the basis of a long-lasting audio association, a compact indeed. [...] But above all, appreciate just how musically powerful they are when used in concert." Article |
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Thales factory tour by Roy Gregory
...besides the sheer musical satisfaction it delivered, one other thing stuck in my mind: the abiding memory of the silky-smooth operation of the Simplicity II. Every time I changed a record it was impossible not to marvel at the precision... Article |
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Review on positive feedback by Marshall Nack
"This thing is fast! And dynamic as all get out! I was stunned by the vitality of low-level passages and timbres that were remarkably well-developed." Article |
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Review on dagogo by Jack Roberts
"In the end, the Thales Slim and Easy is a truly wonderful sounding analogue source and one I could easily live with." Article |
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Review in Canada HiFi
"I sincerely feel that the Thales TTT Slim represents a paradigm shift in the world of turntables where the relationship between size & weight of a turntable and its sonic performance has been redefined." Article |
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Review in Hi-Fi News
"Rival superdecks can command prices in this bracket, but few can equal the Thales for its Swiss watch build quality, or offering such a small and stylish package. The jewel in its crown is of course the gorgeous ‘tangential’ pivoting tonearm..." Article |
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Soundrebels
"I advise caution, because even casual listening to the tested turntable can be a risk of bringing us much closer to leaving it in our system." Article |
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Review in German magazine "hifi & records"
"Masterpiece - the Thales Simplicity is the best tonearm I have heard so far. The sophisticated design, highest-precision bearing-technology, fascinating micromechanics and spotless production are worth the price." Article |
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Audiotechnique review by Lincoln Cheng
"I am truly respectful of Micha's genius approach to the creation of this masterpiece. The Simplicity arm is a breakthrough in tone arm design. Anyone who listened to it in my setup cannot resist owning one." Article |
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Stereophile review by Michael Fremer
"...genuine breakthrough product that at last realize, with no discernible downside, audiophiles' long-held dream of tracking LPs in the same way they ... were originally cut." Article |
