TT suggestion in the $7 - 10K range?

Looking to get a table in the above range (not including arm) and looking for suggestions and experiences. Brinkman? VPI? SME? To name a few.

rsf50712-23-2011 4:13pm

stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,508 posts 12-23-2011 at 07:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Personally, I would stick to a table with strong customer support. Truthfully, I have never heard the Ayre table, but I know the company and have only the highest praise for their products and their support. That is true as well for VPI. There are many more VPI's/models to be had, but you should see them and do your own evalutaions.
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,508 posts 12-24-2011 at 11:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bifwynne Are you now happy with the cartridge you have in your Classic? I have a 10.5i VPI arm, and if set up properly (not hard..just do it properly) I haven't come across too many cartridges that won't work. Some like Shelters need additional weight on the front end, some like the Benz LPS, need additional weight on the back end, some like Clearaudio/Grado can use damping, but I found that there are many cartridges an owner can use with this arm.