Ian, true and well said. Being a very “Shallow Hal” I often have great difficulty with stuff that I do not find visually attractive.

I know this ‘table probably plays records superbly and there may well be some “sour grapes” in my thoughts regarding it. The Kuzma Stabi Ref 2 is a far more loverly ‘table to me than the Acutus shown here.

I can not afford either one but that does not mean both ‘tables are not an excellent choice for those less cynical (and financially able!) than I, i.e., the entire known World.

ORT

ORT,

Might be a very fine deck. Or not.

I would go for the Kuzma at that price for its wood finish and superior tonearm.

IW

From a somewhat ORTish point of view I think this ‘table will either turn people away, turn their stomachs or both.

They should rename it to “Locutus” which is ancient Latin for “Spoke”. Might I also suggest a surname for this…this, thing?

Locutus alvum motus. Why? Because…Turpis ut patera alvum motus.

Of course one could make the argument that since I do not possess either a sense of smell or taste I am in no position to criticize this pile of doody.

I know what those with even a modicum of a sense of humor are thinking.

“That’s Latin, darlin’, evidently Mr. RingORT here’s an educated man. Now I really hate him.”

Talk about acutus locutus.

Johnny RingORT