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New Turntable Direction

It's been a long time since I sought the opinions of the community.  I have been a happy Linnie for 20+ years stopping after upgrades with the Ekos, Cirkus, Lingo, and suspension.  I still have my Shelter 90X.  A recent upgrade inquiry resulted in approximately 6K investment in my table and this just doesn't seem to make sense considering it's age.  I have considered investing the 6K in a new table and staring all over.  I have initially looked at Oracle, VPI, and Basis in part because they have been around for as long as I have been doing this.  For what it is worth my phono stage is still a Rhea.  So what do you think new table or another Linn upgrade and if new table what brand?  As always I appreciate your feedback.
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cdamiller5
98 posts
 
Rega Planar 10
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drrsutliff
834 posts
 
Origin Live Resolution and an Origin Live Conqueror as Miller carbon stated (I know of a Resolution that is available) would put at the performance level you desire.  Look at Fremer’s comments about the Resolution with the Illustrious (step down from the Conqueror) for a reference. 
jdklampett
4 posts
 
I use a refurbished 1975 Lenco Idle wheel drive mounted on a 8 in thick laminate plinth. 100 lbs. Tri Planar MKVII tonearm Soundsmith cart. 1st gen. Plays through EAR pre. It can truly drag some serious mineral through the groove. 
shiftsweden
7 posts
 
+1 garrard 301 or 401. Amazing turntables.
sc53
718 posts
 
I have had my Linn for 25+ yrs and have done many of the upgrades including the Keel. Last year when I retired I bought a VPI Classic Signature on a sale from Upscale Audio—just to hear something different. I still have my Linn and I often A/B the tables on the same LP. Totally different tables and arms and cartridges—but I really like both! One does not “blow away” the other. Sometimes we just need a change and why not try something else after all these years?
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