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Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp)

Hey all,

This has been my system for years:

  • Line Magnetic LM-218IA

  • Davone Ray speakers

  • Shindo Aurieges preamp

  • Rega RP10 with a Dynavector XX-2 cart
     

The Rega’s been good to me, but I’ve never fully loved it. It just feels a bit light and fragile—both in physical build and in the way it presents music. I’m looking for something that feels more grounded, stable, and confident. Obviously I’m also looking for something that would complement the LM and the Rays.

The Shindo I do like a lot, but if there’s something out there that keeps the musicality and adds a bit more clarity or grip or that works in conjunction with any turntable recommends, I’d be open to hearing about it.

I listen mostly to rock, electronic, ambient, experimental, some jazz.

Budget is around $10k all-in.

Appreciate any recommendations!

hiscores

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If you're not familiar with Micro Seiki, they made incredibly solid turntables—more utilitarian than elegant in appearance, but built like tanks. Personally, I think mine has a kind of industrial beauty to it.

I own the RX-1500 with the separate motor base and string drive. It's a beautiful machine—function-first, but still a pleasure to look at.

A good example of this model typically runs around $3,000–$4,000, and it can support up to four tonearms if you really want to go all out. I have two mounted: a Morch DP-8 and an SME 3012 II 12".

It's one of the few parts of my system that I never think about upgrading—it just works, sounds great, and feels like it’ll outlive me, actually it will. Its an heirloom.

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