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Subs or Turntable?

I’ve long wanted a VPI turntable, and I’m very drawn to the Prime series. 

But the budget keeps being pushed out, and logically I think a pair of subs would make a stronger impact on the sound. Looking at REL t7x, which comes in lower than the TT. 

So subs or TT? Logic or heart? What would you do? 

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danmar123
514 posts
 

Subs...

ghdprentice
8,300 posts
 

I would say follow your heart. This is a pursuit of passion. 

Is the table replacing something? Would be great to see your system. If you put photos and id your components under your USerID in Virtual Systems then we could put this all in context. 

paradisecom
422 posts
 

Subs.

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m-db
1,053 posts
 

Why not deal with both?

After experiencing the low frequency response musical deficiency with a REL I'd forgo the two -6dB@30Hz 10" T7x, 0-180 phase switched sub-bass woofers @ $2600. I'd choose something like two 12" -3dB@18Hz Rythmik L-12 subwoofers with variable phase and direct servo @ $1582 (or $2254 loaded) and put the $1,000. difference towards a new cartridge.  

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theophile
306 posts
 

Given the interaction which occurs between lots of low frequency content and turntable sonic breakthrough; I personally would optimise the turntable prior to introducing any subwoofer.

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