"Hi-End, Not High Priced"

"The Opera-Consonance LP6.1/T988 combo is not only a joy to use and listen to, but once I got past the "form follows function" appearance, I realized that it is also a thing of beauty. The entry level Opera-Consonance can not only be easily recommended for those who want their first "serious" turntable, but in these trying economic times, those who may feel the need to "step down" will be well served by the LP6.1/TP988 combo as well. I could easily live with it long term, and will miss it when it is gone." - Nels Ferre

Read Full Review here: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1109/opera_consonance_lp61_tp988.htm

Other reviews: 

1) Magazine Audio in Quebec, Canada: (you can use Google translate to read in English - a lot more great pictures included so you can see this table closely ) 

http://www.magazine-audio.com/2010/consonance-lp6-1/

http://www.magazine-audio.com/2010/consonance-lp6-1-part-2/

2) Audio Video Revolution in USA: 

http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-audio-sources/vinyl-lp/opera-consonance-lp-6.1-turntable-and-t988-tonearm.html

3) UK HiFi Choice: 

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/turntables/consonance-lp6-1-t988-690097/review

Product Description: 

Opera-Consonance LP6.1 is designed with high performance in mind but at an very affordable price. If you own an old turntable and plan to upgrade with a modest budget, the Opera-Consonance LP 6.1 should definitely be on your list to check out. 

Opera-Consonance is a top turntable manufacturer out of China - their flagship Droplet LP 5.0 has been praised by many magazines worldwide and even won the Enjoy The Music.com Blue Note Award in 2005. The latest LP 6.1 has shares some design concept with the Droplet 5.0 for high performance but the LP 6.1 is constructed at a far more modest budget. 

The Opera-Consonance LP6.1 is an excellent option for consumers who want both performance and budget. You will have best of the both worlds :) 

The Opera-Consonance LP6.1 package includes plinth, platter, tonearm and an anti-vibration system.

The platter is made of white acrylic with a foam record mat on top to absord vibration. Bearing is of low noise design. Japanese low noise DC motor is connected to the platter with nylon fishing line to minimize vibration transmission and maximize accuracy. The frame of the turntable is made of solid aluminum. It definitely gets the high end yet not-complicated look. The color combination of white acrylic and black base will work well with all types of audio furnitures and your other equipment. 

The LP6.1 comes with Opera-Consonance's self designed Consonance 9" T988 tonearm. It has borrowed some features from the flagship ST600 arm (retail close to $2000) but was implemented in an effective and affordable way. With the oil damped pivot the T988 arm can accept almost all types of MM and MC cartridges with no difficulty, heavy or light cartridges without any any problem. This arm is not only affordable, but also request a low set up time so that you can enjoy it quickly after purchasing it. It has a clean look - there are no extra 'gadgets' to get in the way. 

Features of the T988 tonearm: 

• Single rounded point unipivot bearing
• Carbon fibre arm tube
• Oil damping and low mass, excellent for MC cartridges.
• Separate adjustments for VTA and Azimuth
• Easy anti-skating adjustment
   

LP6.1 net measurement is 39cm wide x 35 cm deep x 13cm high

Net weight is 9kg (approx 20 lbs)

If you wish to use a 12" tonearm (T1288 - a variation from the T988 arm), the plinth can be easily re-assembled to fit the extended arm length without extra cost. The extra 12" tonearm shaft can be purchased separately for US$210. 

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