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Another VPI or something else for under $2k

I have a max out VPI SSM Ref (rim drive & super platter), it sounds superb in my main system.

I will be moving and want to setup a small analog system. Just bought a PCX modded PS Audio GCPH which I will use as pre/phono. I will be buying my analog used to maximize my return. Want to keep TT/arm budget under $2k, lower is better. I have some spare cartridges (Transfiguration Tempest, Rao something, and a Shure), haven't decided which one to use.

The usual suspects are:

VPI Superscout
Clearaudio Performance CMB (very rare in used market)
Nottingham Space 294 (most likely over $2k)

I want to try something other than VPI if I can, but VPI is most abundant and very proven. Another VPI?
semi

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2002ss335
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I chose the Acoustic Signature Samba over the Scout two years ago and have been very satisfied.

You should be able to find an original one for less than 1k and a Final Tool for less than 2k. The newer MkIIs are considerably more expensive.

Samba

Regards,
Todd
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