I have a Sapphire I'm upgrading to a Nova, and I think the series 3 second hand could provide a nice upgrade for you. It's really hard to exaggerate how thoroughly the suspension isolates the table. As mentioned above, replacing the motor with a series 6, or Eclipse, as well as the bearing, would make a nice upgrade down the road. Sota is big on doing upgrades, and the people who do the work are the same ones who hand build the tables new.
I've used a classic Well Tempered arm, and a Moerch DP-6 on my Sapphire, and loved them both, though the Moerch is a difficult fit. I've had Sumiko Blue Point Special and Blackbird carts on them, and can recommend both.
Let us know what you think once you hear the table.
I've used a classic Well Tempered arm, and a Moerch DP-6 on my Sapphire, and loved them both, though the Moerch is a difficult fit. I've had Sumiko Blue Point Special and Blackbird carts on them, and can recommend both.
Let us know what you think once you hear the table.