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Decision: keep the Project Classic or buy into a Linn Axis?

Greetings from Germany!

I might need some help to decide my next steps into vinyl. :) Currently I use a Project Classic with an pretty old AT-F2 cartridge, which is connected to an Atoll IN200 Signature with its P100 Phono Board.

I ran across a Linn Axis with Akito 2 tone arm and a semi damaged Benz Micro Glider cartridge (the needle is a little crooked, fix should be around 100-200€ at Benz themselves). The player was recently maintenanced during which the Elkos have been replaced.

So, the question is: should I move from a rather newish Project to an rather oldish Linn with a better system? I’d need to spent an additional 150€ to get the Axis.

Thanks for your feedback!

Andreas

andlum
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lowrider57
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@mapman ,, I remember you're using the Denon. After I had my Axis fully restored, I was on a vinyl tear. Then I decided to upgrade my digital which was practically entry-level. Eventually I reached the point where it sounded better than my analogue and there I stayed. Now I'm read to jump back into vinyl, I really miss it. 

A lot of people I meet dismiss the Axis as a budget table, until they hear it. It really is a gem. Well built and it sounds wonderful. 

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mapman
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A lot of people I meet dismiss the Axis as a budget table, until they hear it.

Well it did not cost a lot relative to the lp12 in its day and certainly not in comparison to tables these days so budget is an accurate term but in no way is relevant to the sound that it can produce. The best products are the ones that offer top notch performance for less cost than others. I consider the Denon DL103R to be a top notch budget product as well but the sound coninues to be top notch.

Of course with turntables, its all in the setup including choice of cart.   Results can vary widely.   But do it right and reap the benefits.  

 

andlum OP
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Well, I want to thank everyone for your support! I found my luck with a Rega Planar 6 b-stock at a well-known dealer here in Germany. I know Rega is not the favourite around here, but i liked it! and it comes with an Excalibur Black system, which I quiet like.

 

Maybe you guys can help me sorting something out: my Atoll IN200 Phono board mentions for MC only 47kOhm and 100kOhm, which sounds ridiculously huge to me? The Excalibur black needs more than 300 Ohn, which admittedly 100k is. :)

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