Lee Michaels is amazing. Runs a very successful shrimp restaurant around LA (I think he and his family have a few locations now). He's a helluva piano player, singer and songwriter. Classic triple-threat musician who retired at the height of his popularity.

This represents a phenomenal waste of money, but when you are the world's number one snake oil salesman, nothing is out of bounds. When Fremer changes his slippers, he hears a difference in the sound.

Looks IMO a bit like a diy shop with a 5 way CNC. See the difference in factory’s like Linn. Cool stuff. But a bit pricey

Great to see it arrived in one neat box! ... Very "low carbon" and "green!" 👎🤣 Is that a Covid mask? ... Or, is it some weird idea to protect the turntable? ... Does the turntable off-gas toxic fumes from manufacture? 🤣 Even if I could afford it, I couldn't live with it because, in my opinion, it's one of the most hideously ugly turntables I've ever seen in 45 years of Hi-Fi! ... I mean, it hurts my eyes just looking at it!

my boy roman would love that set up lol all the best nash :)

???? Question Amplifier Dan D'agostino or Chevrolet C8 car !!! 💰💰💰

The most important thing is that rich and not technically educated people buy it.

@ 30.00 I'm scratching my head as to how you would set vertical tracking force with the stylus playing a moving record.

A legend 🎉🎉❤🎉🎉 but i wonder what hair dye he uses 😂 i joke i joke i kid i kid

Does it really need to be such a bulky monstrosity?

One of the good guys of the industry! And an even better person!🎯🎯🎯

A perfect illustration of how hearing is a process of the brain. this plaything of the super rich means nothing to me, except for being an interesting mechanical device to play records. because even before the cost is considered , human hearing is only subjective, it didn't evolve to test hi fi equipment, and has well understood functional limits.

This incredible torn arm you are describing, what cartridge were you using? Thanks. What is the name and brand of that torn arm? Where I can order them?

Funny that the sound is out of phase, for a lecture with a mastering engineer no less. Lovely talk though, thank you!

The SAT story is quit remarkable. I love the how Fremer took the time to have a look...

the audio is wildly out of phase in this video haha

Bernie is a national treasure for the world of recorded music history!! Thank you Bernie!!🙏❤✌❤

I’m sorry but this machine is a scam. The information on a vinyl disc requires 1% of this turntable the rest is useless

Preciso de algum produtor da Sony music que possa ouvir a música do meu filho, está no KZfaq Nome artístico (ALGARTH) Tem várias músicas uma em em especial ROCKSTAR.

Building the fancy fun stuff!

I began with W/A after meeting Dave at a showing of his at Overture Audio in Md. The sound of the Watt Puppy 6's with Spectral and MIT had me smiling. To this day I am still smiling when I drop the stylus and listen to my newest Sasha V's. W/A = Quality & Sonics.

Great video. I would never buy anything from The Audio Salon as the owner has no integrity, but this is a great video.

As a boom op, I feel sorry for this person having to be in the shot and go between the audience and Bernie. Holding a mic at the end on a pole for an hour is cruel and unusual. Great content though.

this is fantastic!!

Edgar Villchur is dying of laughter

Michael, you've had a number of very high end turntables, but this makes the others look entry level. Hope your apartment floor is nice and solid. Looking forward to the analysis and review!

Very inspiring video! Thank you 🙏

Well now I understand why the Lyra is expensive. Very interesting and informative.

The disparity between the quality of what is being shown, and the quality of the presentation is astounding. It's like a 4 year old child discussing the brilliance of The Seventh Seal.

He must have more money then sense

I would upgrade room/house first

This guys awesome . Fascinating

41:00 Mr Bungle - Disco Volante

Phase issues in the audio of the video. What a irony… 😆

Why is limited amounts so frequently I come across something that looks fantastic but is not available what a tease and makes no sense.

Who is this guy? Hes a journalist whos able to afford a 400k turntable?

I miss hearing Bradley O'Bradley, from Dave, it was his nickname for me.

Edgar Villchur is dying of laughter

A bunch of still photos do not explain how such an engineering marvel is assembled!!! This could have been a good video. What a let down!!!

Teach me

The record he is talking about around 41.min is Disco Volante

uh the secret song!

Seems to be a polarity issue with the audio (anyone listening in mono might be struggling). The irony....

It is good to see old friend of mine... Stig... Great Gentlemen... Greeting from South Korea... (^^)

Wonderful presentation..... I also saw Stig from Lyra... Old friend of mine... Looking great...

I think it is very important for makers of audio products to also provide the public with the reference gear they use to evaluate their products to give customers a better understanding of how they achieve their design objectives so they also know what changes they can make in their system to be aligned.

You have to admire the dedication and determination to produce a tonearm of this rarified quality. And then be able to produce it for a client base.

Great presentation. Re. everything affecting the sound, to be clear, some of these differences may only be clear to those with much more 'conditioned/trained' ears, that from attentive listening over many years have become much more aware of nuances. So those inclined to audiophilia, may want to ask themselves how deep they want to go into this process, because it can bring great emotional rewards, but also predispose the more sensitive listener to becoming more perfectionistic in their pursuit.

This is the most high tech and sensible innovation in turntables to date. The way the suction keeps the record planted on the platter is amazing.

Always fascinating and enlightening to listen to Bernie. He has a lifetime of expertise and knowledge to share. Interesting to hear him tell it straight- the main reason so many have recently switched to vinyl- for superior audiophile integrity of sound- has become a victim of its own success. From its niche position as an audiophile exclusive product it has grown in popularity with the masses, most of whom are listening on junk equipment. This of course requires serious compromise on the audio quality to allow albums to play on the cheap equipment. Cutting corners, sacrificing quality and keeping overheads down yet still promoting the luxury lifestyle brand and ripping folks off milking them for all its worth. Nothing changes. I'm amazed at how dirty new albums are in comparison with the heyday of vinyl- why are people willing to put up with this poor service for a premium product?