The Best Turntable for $1300 or less


All right cognoscenti, lets hear your opinions on the subject. Is it completely a subjective matter, or are there models in this price range(not including the cartridge) that can be classified as "giant killers"? Any input would be greatly appreciated--Cheers
jmoog08

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Ho Chin Electronics Co, LTD came up with a MMF9 knock off (with carbon fiber tonearm) for $375 USD.
This review of the Rega P5 impresses, as does the turntable.

Only the gullible would be impressed. There are NO measurements, much less specifications. Very unprofessional.

Look at the so called 'technical specifications':

Sidebar 1: Specifications

Description: Two-speed belt-drive turntables with AC synchronous motor, pivoted tonearm with one-piece, cast-aluminum armtube, and glass (Planar 5) or ceramic (Planar 7) record platter. Wow and flutter: unspecified. Speed accuracy: unspecified. Rumble: unspecified, but probably pretty low (Planar 5) and really low (Planar 7). RB700 tonearm: 222.8mm spindle-to-pivot distance, 240mm effective length, spring-actuated downforce, sliding-magnet antiskating system.

But, it's rubber band powered, so it must be good...

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