+1 for that VPI HRX listed for sale on AG. I’m guessing it could be purchased for $5k or less!
Looking for more advice on purchasing a new turntable.
So I’m looking for Opinions/Advice from people who have high-end turntables and the experiences with.
First, I’ll start with my system. It consists of a Prima Luna preamp and two Prima Luna amplifiers along with the prima Luna phone stage with a pair of magnepans 1.7 My budget for the table is $5000 new or used, but for that price I would want it to come with a really good cartridge otherwise, 4000 for the table and 1000 for the cartridge.
Thanks I look forward to your recommendations.
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These Threads Types regularly bring the Vintage Option to the Forefront, but not always the entirety of the options. The Links will show an alternative for a Idler Drive TT and DD TT's which will prove to be very difficult to surpass with TT's bought at the $4K to $5K price range. I would also strongly suggest a Vintage DD TT, proven to be in Good Order, when mounted in a particular design for a Plinth, will sit comfortably in the Company of TT's at the $20K+ purchase range in today's monies. https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/auction/yahoo/input/1158791001/ https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/auction/yahoo/input/o1159224626/ https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/auction/yahoo/input/v1158419208/ https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/auction/yahoo/input/d1159588167/
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I just acquired my first direct drive TT after 35 years participation in our great hobby. Technics 1200 GR2. I am in love with the look, feel, ability to change cartridges easily, great system for setting VTA, cartridge alignment and VTF. It sounds great too. Everytime I turn this on it brings a big smile and now, when I want to listen to original release mono recordings, one minute switch to use my mono cartridge. The rig was $2300 and change and worth every penny. |
I suggest you investigate the Technics SL 1200 G. I believe this is the only turntable recommended by Stereophile magazine as a highly recommended direct-drive audiophile turntable that isn’t a $10,000+ belt-drive turntable. I believe the Technics SL 1200 G will be under $5000. I don’t believe it comes with any cartridge, so would recommend you would at least start with an Ortofon 2M blue or something higher in price from them or Sumiko. |
+1 Rega P8- will allow a cartridge >$1000 which can be money well spent if it matches up with the phono stage and arm (a lighter weight cartridge would be best). I am personally a van den Hul fan. Just make sure it is not going to be subject to any floor vibration from a suspended floor or you'll need a wall shelf and vibration control. Those improvements will make it very tough to beat for a lot more money because of the excellent high value arms Rega makes that are included. In this case an RB 880. Not a fan of Rega cartridges though. I think they are overpriced. |
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