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Good turntable needed, need recomendations.

I am not a vinyl guy but want to become one I have a pair of Vandersteen Sevens coming in and want a source to match. With speaking with my dealer he recommended a Basis turntable. Everything I read states they are good and the vacuum system is the way to go. This puts me into a 20K table though. I am thinking that is just too much money for what I see there.

My problem also is that although the basis tables look nice they all looks like a 3K table, unless you go to the insane models.

So I really think 15K on the top end is my budget I rather be around 10k. But really want something I will like to look at as well.

Part of my issue is being an amateur machinist and a wood worker a piece of cnc plexi glass for thousands of dollars just doesn’t excite me.

Any recommendations, or is the Basis the way to go, thanks in advance for you input.
programmergeek

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sbank
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Manitunc,

It is just you. You are reading comments from at least one who English is not his native tongue, but has done a pretty damn good job of learning how to explain many technical subjects full of complex jargon. More importantly, he is able it to share a wealth of knowledge with the rest of us.

Your post brings nothing constructive to this conversation, nor any help to the OP. Considering all the interesting contributions I've seen of yours on many topics here, I am surprised by this out-of-character comment.

Programmergeek, it's a shame that unfortunately many local dealers aren't as experienced w/analog these days as they should be. Given your locale, I suggest contacting the NJ Audio Society and attending a few meetings where you might be able to hear some vinyl rigs in members' homes, meet others who've tackled the same issues, and get input into what local dealers really know their analog. There is plenty to be said for a boatload of smart friends! Cheers,

Spencer
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sbank
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P,
You haven't mentioned anything about what line and phone stages you will be using. A great phono stage is a requirement for any top quality turntable.

Anyway, Mr. Woodworker, here's a great place to start:
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1308072469&/Teres-Audio-260-Complete-w/-DP

Spend ~$2k on a good used phono stage. To get your feet wet, I would recommend starting with a good modest cartridge(e.g. Denon 103R, Benz Glider, or lower end Dynavector).

If you really get into vinyl, then sell the Morch arm and get a Triplanar or Schroeder arm, and upgrade your cartridge. Each of those recommendations is a whole conversation in itself.

Whatever you get, buy a VPI 16.5 record cleaning machine for another $500, and get Walker Audio Prelude fluids/brushes to clean your LPs! These last two are the strongest of my recommendations.

FWIW, one guys opinion, to fit your situation, cheers,
Spencer
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