Tonearm Suggestions For Technics Sp15 Under 5k

@vinny55 
No worries. I had a Platine Verdier for 78's - but it got left for dead by both my Garrard 301 & an ancient Pioneer Broadcast Idler. The 301 has easy to use pitch control which is vital for 78's. 

It is not worth spending $5k on this turntable. For that money I would recommend buying a better turntable and spend less on the arm.
On this forum alone you could buy a refurbished Garrard 301, PBN Groovemaster or VPI Super Scoutmaster Reference, any of which would leave the SP15 for dust. There are many other options. Yes I've heard the SP15 - anything from a Rega P6 up would show the SP15 up to be lacking transparency and grainy. 

downunder
1,264 posts
05-29-2018 11:31pm
@vinny55     what do you use the pitch control for?

To listen to music. Most of us like to listen to music in time - so we can tap our feet along with the music. Some folk even enjoy having the pitch of notes reasonably accurate as well. Most 78's are not recorded at 78rpm and need on the fly adjustment to obtain the correct timing, pitch etc on playback.