I was in the same situation 2 yrs ago, I ask my friend what TT he can recommend, He said go VPI , clear audio, I look into it, I end up buying SME 10, I am super happy with this choice, A year later I saw uncle Kevin talking about Vpi Prime scout with blem video, I purchased VPI tt with blem for my second system, white color from Uncle Kevin. Happy as well.Audio is a choice choose what makes you happy, as long as there is budget.
Am I a hopeless audio snob?
I think that I may have a problem, I am becoming an audio snob.
I am going to upgrade my turntable and spend some good money. I read good things about Technics turntables but for some reason I can't take them seriously. From a few feet away, a $4000 Technics plus rig looks like a $400 Technics rig. They look cheesy to me. Low tech 1980's stuff.
I am plunking down some serious money on my next table, but I can't even consider Technics because of the looks.
I think that I need help!