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Oracle Alexandria Question

My brother's old Garrard has died, he has a sizeable record collection and wants to spend about $5-700 for a decent TT, arm and cartridge. I've pointed him to the Rega and MMF models, but my dealer has a nice-looking used Oracle Alexandria for sale which, with a nice cartridge, will fit in that price range. Sonically, I would expect it to better most of the newer tables I mentioned, judging from the reports in the archives. My only concern will be reliability (there was mention in one thread about a warped base or something like that?). Any owners out there who can comment? Also, any thoughts on a cartridge (I think this one has an Oracle arm, and my brother uses a Marantz receiver which probably will only take a MM design)? Thanks for any input.
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If the Alexandria is not warped already I doubt that it will. Do you know what generation Alexandria you are considering?
I had one several years ago and enjoyed it very much. I had a problem with the buttons once, but I got it fixed for a reasonable price so I can't complain.
It should be a good table for your brother. Though I would try to get a handle on the age.
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