Hi Guys,
Following on from the helpful and erudite responses I received regarding my recent interest in the Sony R-1 transport and DAC (which has now arrived chez-moi and sounds scarily good - review soon!
) I have the opportunity to purchase an Alphason Sonata (mint condition)in a Rosewood plinth, complete with off-board power supply, and including the renowned HR 100S tonearm with the V.D.H wiring. The deck will cost me £1000 (prior to haggling!) and will form part of the 'classic' system I am building, alongwith the Sony.
From memory, the Sonata was veryhighly regarded in the mid to late 80s, and was quite a bit more expensive thanan LP12, however I have never heard one, and wondered what was the view of the assembled cognoscenti?
How would you describe its sound (say compared to an LP12)? Anddoes anyone know how much they used to sell for?
Cheers in advance!
Here's a pic of the HR 100S (can't find any decent pics of the Sonata):
Following on from the helpful and erudite responses I received regarding my recent interest in the Sony R-1 transport and DAC (which has now arrived chez-moi and sounds scarily good - review soon!
From memory, the Sonata was veryhighly regarded in the mid to late 80s, and was quite a bit more expensive thanan LP12, however I have never heard one, and wondered what was the view of the assembled cognoscenti?
How would you describe its sound (say compared to an LP12)? Anddoes anyone know how much they used to sell for?
Cheers in advance!
Here's a pic of the HR 100S (can't find any decent pics of the Sonata):