New Deck from Gemini in 2004????

Posted by Gizmo on November 9, 2003 :

I heard about this at PLASA and figured it was time to find out a little more.

At PLASA, Gemini had put a 4.5kg torque motor in one of it's standard decks just show how much pull it had (and it did pull). A few quiet words with a Gemini manager gleaned that the new deck was a departure style wise (curves if I remember rightly) from the norm but was going to be a pro-level deck.

A determined effort this week by yours truly was met with the usual "sworn to secrecy" line. But it seems that a working model will be available in January with photos and press releases to follow. Sorry people - no details on design, features etc at all.

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On November 12, 2003, Monk-A said this:

It's good that more people are entering the pro-level deck arena, as
more choice means more competition means possible lower prices! Always good
IMO!

However I can't help but start to wonder "how much Torque do you actually you need?"

pz

Monk-A

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On November 12, 2003, Gizmo said this:

I wish for the first layer of skin to be removed when I touch the platter.

More torque is good for slipmat manufacturers though. But when people still reckon 1210's rule with it's miniscule torque, you got to wonder what's the point? Why not put more R&D into other features.

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On November 12, 2003, Kap`n KuTT said this:

Some Products from gemini are really nice;there have been one ore two really useful turntables for a good price.

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On November 12, 2003, Deft said this:

Yeah i have to say i've never felt there to be a problem with the torque on Technics - it's probably not something that would have much sway over a purchase decision for me (unless it was significantly worse than Technics).
Also i think a lot of these torque figures are for the initial start-up torque so are a bit misleading. The sustained torque is usually quite similar.

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On November 13, 2003, Monk-A said this:

quote:
"I wish for the first layer of skin to be removed when I touch the platter."

LOL @ Giz.

Werd! Deft, techincal stat's can be misleading, i suppose the only
answer is to try stuff out before you buy it and see what you are
comfortable with.

Monk-A