Bardo vs Thorens TD 124 DD
The TD 124 DD's wow & flutter is 0.040% against the Bardo's 0.070% and its weight 17 kg (37 lbs) against 14.8 kg (33 lbs). Both share drive type (Direct) and platter material (Aluminum).
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The Brinkmann Audio Bardo is a meticulously engineered turntable that brings the innovative magnetic direct-drive technology from the Oasis model to a more accessible platform. It is designed for those who demand the highest levels of musicality and precision in analog playback. The Bardo features a maintenance-free, high-precision hydrodynamic journal bearing, a resonance-optimized aluminum alloy platter, and a robust 15 mm Duralumin chassis for exceptional rigidity and vibration control. The external solid-state power supply ensures clean, stable operation, and the turntable offers both RCA and XLR output options, as well as compatibility with tonearms using DIN connectors or fixed cables. The Bardo is available in several upgrade configurations, including enhanced power supplies and platter mats, and can be paired with a variety of high-end tonearms and cartridges for a fully customized listening experience.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The TD 124 DD's wow & flutter is 0.040% against the Bardo's 0.070% and its weight 17 kg (37 lbs) against 14.8 kg (33 lbs). Both share drive type (Direct) and platter material (Aluminum).
The SP-10RE-S's wow & flutter is 0.015% against the Bardo's 0.070% and its weight 18.2 kg (40 lbs) against 14.8 kg (33 lbs). Both share drive type (Direct) and platter material (Aluminum).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The PD-191A's wow & flutter is 0.040% against the Bardo's 0.070%, its drive type Belt against Direct, and its weight 24.8 kg (55 lbs) against 14.8 kg (33 lbs). Both share platter material (Aluminum).
The Cosmos's wow & flutter is 0.040% against the Bardo's 0.070%, its drive type Belt against Direct, and its weight 20 kg (44 lbs) against 14.8 kg (33 lbs). Both share platter material (Aluminum).
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