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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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stonedeaf
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Rega's - probably the most consistent and reliable table/arm combo that has ever been made - certainly the Rega and Linn LP-12 are the only models i can think of that have been on the market with minor changes for decades.The Rega's seem to show up used with about the only problem ever being the need for a new belt if they've been sittin for awhile - any Rega dealer can provide that.
The problem with a lot of other designs is they require a skilled trained person to get them set up and adjusted for max performance - this is particularly true for most "sprung" chasis designs - especially as they age. Pretty much not a issue with the Rega's.
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asha
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Hello Horsnit,

Seeing as you have a Superphon Revelation in your system, you might be interested in my recent experience with a turntable.

Not too long ago I obtained a Superphon Revelation that came along with a VPI HW 19 MK II that I bought thru a coworker. I have been using a Yamaha C-2, but finally tried the Superphon last night. UNBELIEVABLE! The synergy between it and the VPI is really incredible and much better than with the C-2. This is so even though the Superphon has a few issues (external power supply hums a bit, which can be heard through the speakers during silent passages and the mute switch only quiets the left channel). I haven't yet tried the Superphon with another turntable, as my Yamaha PX-2 has a MC mounted, but there is no doubt that the VPI (which came with a Grado Signature Lab tonearm and Shure V15V-MR cartridge) and the Superphon sound truly amazing.

Though I got a good deal, I didn't pay much more than the upper end of your range and that included the pre-amp. I have no doubt that you would be extremely pleased with something like what I happened upon.

Best of luck!
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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