Been around this analog game for a long time, owned and cherished many musical pieces throughout the decades. The SME model 15 and Nottingham's were boring to my ears when I heard them, the J. Nantais Lenco MkII indeed makes warm music but for the same $10kish you may want to seriously consider the Artisan Fidelity Garrard 301 Classic model mated with a suitable arm and cartridge. Furthermore, the quality and craftsmanship is superior to the Nantais, in my experience.
http://www.artisanfidelity.com/new-products/garrard-301
Btw, as a Lenco idler fan, I had seriously considered picking up a Mk3 Nantais, until I heard the Artisan Fidelity Achates Lenco....in my view this design is on another level.
Another table I was eyeing recently was the Kuzma Stabi S and TW Acustic, but the belt drives are perhaps best left to another discussion, so I digress.
Even with multiple analog front ends, I find quenching my thirst for additional pieces a satisfying, educational journey.
à votre santé - Cheers,
Alexander
http://www.artisanfidelity.com/new-products/garrard-301
Btw, as a Lenco idler fan, I had seriously considered picking up a Mk3 Nantais, until I heard the Artisan Fidelity Achates Lenco....in my view this design is on another level.
Another table I was eyeing recently was the Kuzma Stabi S and TW Acustic, but the belt drives are perhaps best left to another discussion, so I digress.
Even with multiple analog front ends, I find quenching my thirst for additional pieces a satisfying, educational journey.
à votre santé - Cheers,
Alexander