I used to own a mid-range LP12 but found it too finicky to set up, maintain, and (without a wall rack) too sensitive to vibration. I now own a VPI Scout and feel that it's superior to *that* LP12 in nearly every way. It's fast, musical, projects wonderful soundstage, and looks great too.
The LP12 may keep on winning awards and earning accolades from magazines like Stereophile and HiFi+, but keep in mind that they are talking about the modern top-end LP12 which those of us with sub-$2k budgets can plain forget about. I've heard the maxed LP12 and it is incredible, but it's also in a price range far beyond what I want to ever spend on a tt.
My advice is to try and hear a range of turntables before you make the decision. I'd suggest the following alongside the LP12:
Michell Gyro SE
Rega P5
VPI Scout
Nottingham Spacedeck
Graham
The LP12 may keep on winning awards and earning accolades from magazines like Stereophile and HiFi+, but keep in mind that they are talking about the modern top-end LP12 which those of us with sub-$2k budgets can plain forget about. I've heard the maxed LP12 and it is incredible, but it's also in a price range far beyond what I want to ever spend on a tt.
My advice is to try and hear a range of turntables before you make the decision. I'd suggest the following alongside the LP12:
Michell Gyro SE
Rega P5
VPI Scout
Nottingham Spacedeck
Graham