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Is this Foolish?

OK, as I have stated in earlier threads, I am fairly new to vinyl. I am now converted to the virtues of vinyl, and I am contemplating my next tt and cartridge purchase. I have the other elements of my system in place (Manley 300B amps, Manley Steelhead, Zu Essence speakers).

I have solicited advice on best tt combo for $XX before, but I was thinking that since a cart will last for a few years, maybe I should ask for recommendation for a cartridge first and then try to purchase the table to match the cartridge and the rest of my system for maximum synergy.

Am I foolish to think this way? Recommendations on cartridges? Budget for cart is up to $1500 (plus or minus a little). Listening tastes vary, but current system emphasis is on tone, dynamics, and "live performance" flow rather than absolute accuracy.

Thanks

PMB
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audiofeil
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I can't think of single table/tonearm combination under $2500 that is capable of optimizing a Lyra Titan i. It's a very difficult cartridge for most tonearms to handle.

The advice preceding mine is highly flawed.

Spend money on a solid table and arm combination. A great table/arm and average cartridge will outperform a great cartridge and average table/arm all day long.

I can prove that here to any visitor.

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audiofeil
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You can email or call me pmb.

Unlike boobyp and some commerical members, I don't use the threads to sell stuff.
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