As a user of an SME V, I would advise keeping it and finding a suitable turntable to partner it with. SME is now under new ownership and prices have risen alarmingly. In addition they only supply arms with their own turntables i.e.arms are not available as a stand alone purchase. A few dealers carry "old" stock that they have priced accordingly on eBay. If you decide to change arms you should be able to get good money for your SME V.
New turntable: TW or Obama?
About to take the plunge on a table to replace my venerable SOTA Star/SME V.
Top contenders: TW Acustic Raven LS or a Kuzma Stabi R with wood base. Arm options are the TW 10.5 on the former, or something else. Would likely get the Kuzma 4 point for the latter.
Anyone with experience and an opinion on these analog tables?
Cost wise they are similar, both under $20K.
Thanks!
Top contenders: TW Acustic Raven LS or a Kuzma Stabi R with wood base. Arm options are the TW 10.5 on the former, or something else. Would likely get the Kuzma 4 point for the latter.
Anyone with experience and an opinion on these analog tables?
Cost wise they are similar, both under $20K.
Thanks!