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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:
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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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@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! |
Some nice recommendations here already. I had been in your shoes late last year. Wanted to get back into record albums after about 40 years. The first consideration was belt drive or direct drive. These two are different camps. I went with VPI Prime X with a Soundsmith cartridge. Some people really like the idea of a removable headshell. I think? more DD models offer this. Also VTA on the fly is important to some as well. I think the TT + cartridge + phono preamp really must have great synergy to get good sound. Good luck. |
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