Townshend Audio Rock 7 Turntable

Mike Wechsberg has posted a review of the Townshend Audio Rock 7 turntable ($3200 without arm) at Positive Feedback. His conclusions:

“The astonishing thing is that the Rock 7 costs only $3200 (not including arm), yet it competes with designs costing much, much more. My strong advice is to audition the Rock 7 before considering spending more than $3200. Although I use the turntable with a fairly expensive arm (the Helius Omega costs about $3100) you should be able to achieve close to the same performance with a less expensive arm due to the benefits provided by the trough; damping vibrations so near the source makes life easier for the tonearm. If you are fortunate to have the extra money, spend it on a better power cord, or on the DC motor option. If you really want to unlock the magic contained in your LP grooves, I strongly encourage you to try out the Townshend Rock 7 turntable.”

You can read the full review here.