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New to TT's some advice questions

Hi all,

I have not owned a TT since the 80's. All I remember is that is was a Pioneer.

I am looking to add a table to my to be combined HT/Stereo rig.

In the the $2k to $3k range without cartridge are there some initial suggestions you can make? How complicated is it to set-up and maintain a TT? I don't think I am a stupid guy but ease of use would be nice I suppose. Just kicking things off and I would like some info before I go to the dealer. They have a used Scout Master (18 months) I believe he stated and I believe it has a Benz Cartridge but I cannot remember the one from the initial phone chat.

I am actually going to audition a pre/amp, Simaudio P-7 and I would really like to get into vinyl so I want to purchase at the same time. Currently I just have a Rega Saturn CDP.

It will be safe to say that Simaudio will most likely be the pre/amp in some flavor. I have a Simaudio Titan multi-channel amp and perhaps I will add a stereo amp someday but that is what I have for now. Speakers are Dynaudio Confidence C1 and REL B1 sub.

If you could give some suggestions I would appreciate it. Other forum sites have also suggested ClearAudio.

Anyone with thoughts on Simaudio phono pre-amp?

Thanks so much...
dynguy

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johnnyb53
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Boy, there are a lot of good turntables at that price range. For a sampler, go here. Offerings from JA Michell, Thorens, Rega, Roksan, Sota, Origin Live, Clearaudio, Rega P7, Pro-Ject, Music Hall ...

Over at MusicDirect we have the Avid Diva II, VPI Classic I plus various versions of the Scout and Scoutmaster that fit your budget.

The two that have me most intrigued at this price point are the Well-Tempered Amadeus at $2895 list and the Townshend Rock 7 with damper trough at about $3K. Both are available in the US, but I don't know where offhand.
johnnyb53
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01-13-11: Oregon
First, let me say I have sold and sell Lenco turntables.
The Lenco is a killer at your price point....

Go to Lencoheaven.com and continue to research.
Go to http://www.lencoheaven.com and you'll be disappointed to find a digital transcription service.

Go to http://homepage.ntlworld.com/maddogmcq/myart/lencoheaven/index.htm and I think you'll find what Oregon intended.
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