I owned the original Oracle Delphi MK1 (upgraded to the MK2) for over 20 years and just recently sold the whole setup. In my honest opinion, I think you can do a whole lot better than a used Oracle. While this table was good, I cold never quite get over the notion that it was a prototype design that was hard to setup properly and hard to keep running right. And, I never had much luck dealing with the original Oracle company (you never knew if they were in or not in business). Their customer service left a lot to be desired. I replaced the Oracle with a VPI Aries/JMW10/SDS setup. This combination blows the Oracle setup away, hands down. You didn't mention your budget, but you should consider the new VPI Scout or, if you can swing it, the Aries setup. You will not be disappointed. VPI is a first-class company that makes great products that are constantly upgradeable and their customer service is second to none. Just my 2cents based on my past experience. Good Luck in your serach!
Buying a used Oracle Delphi Mk_ ?
Any comments on what to look for and/or to avoid in a used Oracle - or whether to look for or to avoid a used Oracle in the first place? The idea would be to pay a modest price and then to upgrade gradually as the budget welcomed, enjoying the music in the meantime.
Our system hasn't been complete in over a decade, as we moved around too much to 'do it right': A humbly exquisite little modified Dynaco 70 in triode is all there is of it at present; in the past it included a Walker turntable with Audioquest (which we thought were listenable under the circumstances) and Spika T-60 speakers (which we adored). Thank you all for any input you think relevant.
Our system hasn't been complete in over a decade, as we moved around too much to 'do it right': A humbly exquisite little modified Dynaco 70 in triode is all there is of it at present; in the past it included a Walker turntable with Audioquest (which we thought were listenable under the circumstances) and Spika T-60 speakers (which we adored). Thank you all for any input you think relevant.