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Analog for SET based system

I am looking for a tt, arm, cart, and phono stage combination that will work well with my existing system (Joule Electra preamp, Wavelength Duetto amp, Ocellia Tilia loudspeakers)and meet the following criteria related to budget, personal tastes, etc.

1) $3500 budget (new or used)
2) Easy set-up/ maintenance
3) listen primarily to Jazz, Blues, and Folk
4) I have auditioned Well Tempered Classic and Clearaudio Champion 2. Much prefer the sound of WT - Clearaudio just sounded a little sterile to me

Thanks for your help
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jphii
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Since I followed Tom's advice, I have to agree. The only non tube piece I have is the step up tranny. And that will be gone on Tuesday with the delivery of my Supratek Syrah. The Teres is so easy to set up it's almost criminal!

A 245, Rega or OL arm, Denon 103r and K&K tranny can all be had for your budget. Or a 160, and you can always upgrade later. Matter of fact, I have almost as much fun playing with mods as I do listening.

One thing it won't be is sterile.
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