Upgrade???

[COOLHAND46]

I have a late model Reference Hydraulic with SME3009 fixed headshell and Goldring 1042 (and a V15 for old times sake). I love this turntable, a thing of real beauty, it's in pristine condition and works like new.

It may seem a silly question but just what would be the sonic benefits of changing to a Gyro/Rega 250 et al (using the 1042 at present).

I value 'musicality', transparency and soundstage above other things. It would be used in a fairly small room with a Musical Fidelity A1000 (another thing of beauty) and Neat Petites mk1 (made in 1989, not things of beauty but they sound devine). Musical tastes are varied.

Very grateful for any replies.

[COOLHAND46]

Ohhh! 44 views and not a single reply. I once rang Michell to ask about the Hydraulic Ref. I was amazed when I discovered that I was actually talking to Mr.Michell himself, he was very helpfull and a joy to talk to, one of the reasons that if I ever change the Hydraulic Ref it will be for a Gyro. Shame that Michell owners aren't as helpfull.

[bubba45]

Your post has only been up 2 days so don't be so hasty.
Maybe out of all the members with Michell's there aren't many who have had direct experience of both turntables so can't comment on the potential "sonic benefits" of a change?