@chungjh,
You have received some excellent advice and a great deal of suggestions and ideas to consider; I'm sure it can be overwhelming to try and digest all you've read. The advice and recommendations you're seeking is a bit unique and intriguing to me -- typically when I've encountered a music fan preparing to "dip their toes" in the analog waters for the first time and enter the world of Turntables and Vinyl, they do so with a much smaller budget than the $5,000 to $7,000 range you mentioned.
I believe I may be as excited to follow your vinyl adventure as you are -- I've always enjoyed spending other people's money, LOL. At that price point, the analog world may not completely be your oyster...but it damn well is close, it's got to be at least your mussels! Please keep the Forum updated on your eventual decisions. I know I'm not the only person truly interested in finding out how your journey continues.
Some turntables that fit your budget I would add to your list to consider include: VPI Prime, VPI Prime Signature, Dr. Feickert Volare, Dr. Feickert Woodpecker, EAT C-Sharp Reference Turntable, Music Hall MMF 11.1, Pro-Ject RPM 10 Carbon, Pro-Ject Xtension 12 Evolution, Thorens TD 1601, and finally, the Rega Planar 8 or Planar 10.
Happy shopping and reviewing, and keep us updated. I'm anxious to find out what gear you decide to purchase, and what's the first slab of vinyl you play to christen the stylus.
Have a Happy New Year and Cheers!
Allen Fields
You have received some excellent advice and a great deal of suggestions and ideas to consider; I'm sure it can be overwhelming to try and digest all you've read. The advice and recommendations you're seeking is a bit unique and intriguing to me -- typically when I've encountered a music fan preparing to "dip their toes" in the analog waters for the first time and enter the world of Turntables and Vinyl, they do so with a much smaller budget than the $5,000 to $7,000 range you mentioned.
I believe I may be as excited to follow your vinyl adventure as you are -- I've always enjoyed spending other people's money, LOL. At that price point, the analog world may not completely be your oyster...but it damn well is close, it's got to be at least your mussels! Please keep the Forum updated on your eventual decisions. I know I'm not the only person truly interested in finding out how your journey continues.
Some turntables that fit your budget I would add to your list to consider include: VPI Prime, VPI Prime Signature, Dr. Feickert Volare, Dr. Feickert Woodpecker, EAT C-Sharp Reference Turntable, Music Hall MMF 11.1, Pro-Ject RPM 10 Carbon, Pro-Ject Xtension 12 Evolution, Thorens TD 1601, and finally, the Rega Planar 8 or Planar 10.
Happy shopping and reviewing, and keep us updated. I'm anxious to find out what gear you decide to purchase, and what's the first slab of vinyl you play to christen the stylus.
Have a Happy New Year and Cheers!
Allen Fields