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I NEED YOUR HELP with a turntable purchase

Hello Everyone,

I need your help with my first high end turntable purchase.
I will be purchasing in May.

I am looking for a really good turntable for my system. I am not sure which way to go. I checked out a Spiral Groove, and so far I really like that one, mainly for it's no nonsense approach and the ease of use. I have also heard about Basis, SME. SME seems to get really great reviews and their owners really seem to like them. I don't quite understand the significant upcharge to US customers though.

my budget is around $15-30k, hopefully including tonearm and cartridge. i could spend a bit more if necessary. i am NOT necessarily looking for the most expensive turntable, but I want the most bang for my bucks. The phone preamp will be Audio Research Phono Ref2.

the rest of my system consists of:
Preamp: Audio Research Anniversary Ref 40
Amps: Audio Research 610T
Speakers: Wilson Audio Maxx 3
Digital: dCS Scarlatti stack

I would appreciate and help you can give me.

thanks!!
jon_p

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andromedaaudio
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I personally dont agree with the suspension beltdrive unstable pitch story of lewm.
I would not go for a unipivot arm , but with a more rigid arm construction with bearings on eather side , for example sme v or da vinci for example(beautiful) .
And than take a good stable record drive mechanism.
There are many choices and the better/quiter the drive the more neutral the sound will be ,Tw acoustic also is nice , i think basis would also be a nice choice and not to expensive .
And to get good things cheaper , go for good secondhand maybe.
Good luck your system definitively needs a great TT set up , wonderfull system by the way.
I also saw a secondhand rockport sirius 2 for sale on the net for a little bit over 10000 euros , always nice to get a classic in .
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