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Linn Axis w/basic arm/Denon DL 160 should I bite?

Getting back into turntables after a 20 year break I,m going to take a listen to the Linn Axis this week and wondered for $795 (dealer)should i be looking elsewhere?

I listened to a new Music hall 5.1 with the magic on it and did not like the recessed sound at all,(brighter sound that I prefer could be fixed with a different cart said the dealer)

20 years ago I owned a built LP12/Lingo when I lived in the UK and loved the musicality of it and I,m hoping its little brother a similar brighter musical soundstage I,m after...... any ideas? thanks in advance.
carlukok

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carlukok OP
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Thanks for your input I know $795 is "top of market" ....everything looked like it was in A1 shape,fresh cart and belt,non smoker new caps and so on and it sounded good too.

But deep down I know its not in the same league as a LP12!

So what should i be looking at? I,m a sucker for the "Linn" sound.

Would I like a Vpi Traveller? (I could spring for new) or something used from this forum ? thanks again.
carlukok OP
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Thanks for all the input I appreciate it,as its a buffer for my impetuous self to go out and buy the "first thing that comes along"
Having said that,I only considered the Axis because I wanted to listen to SOMETHING....as none of my friends are into vinyl ....where have all the record stores gone?
Thats another thread!

I did hear listen to a new Music Hall 5.1 with a Ortorfon red and it sounded great to me so take that for what it is.
I have priced one with 2m blue and a speed box and a Cambridge Audio Azur 551P Phono Preamp for about $1200 shipped so I,m stewing right now.
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