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Looking to get a turntable.

Looking for advice on turntables. Have heard the Sota moonbeam with my speakers on a tube system and while I liked it was trying to go a bit less expensive.

Grew up listening to vinyl and love all the pops and hisses that go with the early recordings. Mostly like blues, jazz, and classic rock but can listen to Frank Sinatra for hours.

Am just starting to understand what makes hi-fi tick and am still learning. I can now actually understand some of the how and whys of electronics.(thanks to my brother).

Grew up in a family that always was into music. My Dad had a pair of Maggies that are still my favorite speakers to this day. Components bought and sold alot so I got to hear alot of systems.

Ok maybe to much info but figured you might all need a little background.

My system;

Coincident Troubadour speakers
Audire Crescendo amp
Superphon revelation pre
Dennon TV 1500RD receiver
TEAC /cdP 1440 CD player(replacing soon after table purchase)

My question is what table(new or used) will enable me to get the most bang for my buck? Am looking at the Rega P1 and can go to demo it before purchase with my own lp's. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Price range in the 400-500 hundred range

Thanks
horsnit

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horsnit OP
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thanks Rob but I am in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I will do some research on them. Are you planning on posting them here on Audiogon?
horsnit OP
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I might be able to stretch for the P2 if the "tax man" is good to me this year. Lol the good thing is that I have found a great dealer that will set me up with some time to demo I just have to make the 3 hour drive. Have had some time using tables and lp's so I do know how to treat them. Yes the imaging is important to me and as I understand it the tables can be upgraded which is also a factor. Given all that did you factor in my system? Thanks for the input had an E-mail stating that a Linn Axis or a VPI HW19 would outperform the rega P1. What do you think?
horsnit OP
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By the way the Linn Axis and VPI HW 19 are used tables
horsnit OP
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ok after a quick search I am leaning to the VPI HW 19 what is the cost for this table used? I like that it is described,"built like a tank" as most of my stuff is.
horsnit OP
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thanks Stanwal still looking and waiting to hear back about the HW 19 that I hope is coming up for sale. What arm would you suggest and cartidge and what would be the cost. Also any suggestions on mods?
horsnit OP
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I understand that a tonearm and cartridge can be extra. and yes it must have a dust cover. Also am only intrested in a belt driven table. Also, I do have enough smarts to know that I must clean my vinyl and cartridge. I assume a nitty gritty will suffice. May start that thread soon as t the efficiency of various lp cleaning machines.
horsnit OP
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Oh and yes I have a phono stage and from what I understand my pre-amp is a dream come true for that
horsnit OP
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I want a belt driven table because of my listening to them most of my life and that it my choice
horsnit OP
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Thanks Mingles I have checked them out
horsnit OP
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Always had a thing for Thorens tables I will re-look at it.

Was looking at your system and wow it is nice. Also read you were looking for quality vinyl and that you like Jazz.

I have purchased a few very nice Jazz lp's from an Audiogon member named Ferrari and if you look at my feedback you will find his info.

He auctions his lp's and always has "see pics" after the description so I always know to pay attention to those as 9 out of 10 times they are his.

He always provides a review of his albums and lots of info.
Check him out as his albums,at least for me, have been the finest I have purchased without actually holding them in my hands.
horsnit OP
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Thanks Clio09 gonna check out the Web Site
horsnit OP
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I looked to. Had not heard of them but lots of reviews around. Sounds like a great table and great if into rock. Only negative I read was that it is very easily prone to vibrations so many suggested a wall shelf be mounted.
horsnit OP
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Nice looking table I will go look for your listing. I read that it is great for rock and some jazz what are your opinions? I happen to listen to lots of blues and jazz but also some rock too.

Do you have problems with skipping due to vibration read that many suggest mounting a wall rack for these tables. This would not work as I have a small room with barn style angled walls and the whole lenght of which currently has my system on it so no room.

Thanks Joelv
horsnit OP
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I did check out the site and waiting for a reply for him. As I understand it he only has 2 to 3 tables for sale per month. The Thorens he has for sale is nice. Great thing about him is that he takes into account your system, experience and musical tastes and trys to find a match for you. Can't wait to see what he thinks would be my match.

Thanks so much for the info as I would much prefer to go with quality vintage verses new. I have a thing for all things old and am a huge antique fan no matter if it's furniture, hi-fi, or houses. I LIKE the look and the fact that items were built better. Not to say there are not great manufactured products out there. I just like my stuff built like brick s*** houses.

We shall see!

My Dad also turned me onto AR Turntable in Nashville, Tn. that takes Ar's and Mods and works on them. Getting ready to go there and see what's available.
horsnit OP
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Must say Dave@ Vinyl Nirvana is great. Going to talk to him on Sat. but he is right there in responding to my e-mails. Do believe I shall do much business with him as he cares what you think. Will let ya'll know but probably a :no brainer:.
horsnit OP
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Thanks Asha. Your hum can be taken care of with a mod. Have sent you an E-mail with some info.
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