@hiscores - was at my local shop yesterday to pick up a Powernode for my outdoor deck system. They have this super loaded VPI, Scoutmaster Ref and demoed it for me. Please purchase it cause I don't have the $5K and I couldn't sleep all night thinking about it, lol!
Looking for a more solid-feeling turntable (and maybe a new preamp)
Hey all,
This has been my system for years:
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Line Magnetic LM-218IA
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Davone Ray speakers
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Shindo Aurieges preamp
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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!
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@retiredaudioguy @bbillings was back at the Boston store with the VPI and got the full history of its previous owner. Guess he was a real hi-end guy with some amazing pieces including an ARC Reference, Levinson & Von Schweikert etc most that already sold. Anyway, it's a crazy great table with an elaborate accessories package but hey, taxes are not being kind to me this year and I have a Micro Seiki DD-40 w/505 arm & Koetsu Black. It's not the greatest table setup but it doesn't suck either, lol. I chased this one for 2yrs before finding it so... lot's to think about. |