Turntable Reviews

Merrill-Williams R.E.A.L. 101.3 turntable Specifications

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Description: Two-speed, belt-driven turntable with outboard power supply. Speeds: 331/3 and 45rpm. Wow & flutter: <0.02%. Speed accuracy: 2 parts per million.
Dimensions: 17.25" (438mm) W by 8.25" (210mm) H (with clamp) by 13.75" (350mm) D. Weight: 40 lb 18.2kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 3010.
Price: $7995 ($8295 as reviewed). Approximate number of dealers: 6. Warranty: 3 years.
Manufacturer: Merrill-Williams Audio LLC, 820 Herbert Road, Suite 109, Cordova, TN 38019. Tel: (901) 751-3337. Web: www.realturntable.com.

COMPANY INFO
Merrill-Williams Audio LLC
820 Herbert Road, Suite 109
Cordova, TN 38019
(901) 751-3337
www.realturntable.com
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Anton's picture
Submitted by Anton on July 19, 2018 - 12:38pm

This caught my eye: I found that records were difficult to lift off of the platter, partly because the spindle seems very slightly larger than usual in diameter, and partly because my fingers found it difficult to get a purchase on the edge of the disc—this would be greatly eased by the platter's being a little smaller or a little larger in diameter."

Thanks for mentioning something like that, I fear it would disgruntle me over time.

dalethorn's picture
Submitted by dalethorn on July 19, 2018 - 2:51pm

I'd almost be disappointed if there weren't a few quirks with this device, given the reasonable price for all that you get. Lots of folk will be interested in this, and when their dealers have the workarounds for those quirks in the bag, fait accompli...

Anton's picture
Submitted by Anton on July 19, 2018 - 4:13pm

That platter spindle thing is my own idiosyncratic pet peeve. You are more right than I was.

I've always admired Merrill's work!

(Side note, my over under is 5 1/2, will explain later.)

Ortofan's picture
Submitted by Ortofan on July 20, 2018 - 12:02am

... (not to mention the additional cost for a tonearm) I'd instead be looking at the Luxman PD-171A - only $7K, including the tonearm.
http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=25

In his review, AD called the Luxman 'table "an unassailably beautiful product that has joined the small, select group of record players I could live with quite happily."
https://www.stereophile.com/content/luxman-pd-171-record-player

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