Need Recommendation for Turntable--$2-3k

Hi all. I need recommendations to start a short list for turntables to consider. Here's my setup...

Manley Chinook Phono Preamp
Ortofon 2M Black MM and Dynavector 20xh Soundsmith retip
Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Integrated
PSB Imagine T2s
(Roksan Radius 5 mk1 out of commission)

I listen to 60-70% vinyl.

Thoughts? And thank you in advance!

jbhiller12-31-2016 1:51pm

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jperry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,448 posts 12-31-2016 at 02:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Shop diligently for a used SME 10. You will be able to find one in the $3k - $4k range, but it may take a while. Unless you get the upgrade bug you will not need to shop for a turntable again. Best regards, Jim Perry
gshepardbuster Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 620 posts 12-31-2016 at 02:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used VPI Prime.
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,661 posts 12-31-2016 at 02:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Put this on your list! http://www.sotaturntables.com/newtables/sapphirejewel.htm
stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,385 posts 01-01-2017 at 12:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete VPI Classic 1, new for 2700.00 from Music Direct.
jbhiller OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,403 posts 01-02-2017 at 02:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Great recommendations--I'm building the shortlist. Does anyone know how the VPI Classic compares with the Prime?
soundwatts Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 221 posts 02-22-2017 at 02:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Prime or new 2017 Scout
honestabe316 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12 posts 02-22-2017 at 03:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Does anyone have used opinions on the 2017 scout? For $2199 I could get a decent cart and meet my 3k budget.....a classic with cartridge will put me over budget.....
mtrot Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 804 posts 02-22-2017 at 05:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What improvements did VPI make for the 2017 Scout, vs the 2016?
rhljazz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,254 posts 02-22-2017 at 08:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete New: Origin Live Aurora with silver arm or an alternative Gem Dandy Polytable with Jelco 750 arm and optional speed control.
mr_m Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,900 posts 02-23-2017 at 02:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well Tempered Labs Amadeus Mk. II.
soundwatts Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 221 posts 02-23-2017 at 03:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mtrot I have the new scout. Same design as the prime. Has a better motor, 300 rpm round one and improved feet. I can tell you that I listened to many tables before buying this one and it was far superior to some German tables costing twice as much. I use a koetsu black and the combo is outstanding.

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