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TT upgrade for me

Thinking about upgrading my Pro-ject RPM 1.  Months ago I posted on here about adding a higher end cartridge than the Sumiko Pearl but suggestions here led me to believe that would be a waste on the lowly RPM.  So I am now considering just getting a new table.  Fully Manual and no Phono stage required.

  Local dealer has these units in my price range:

VPI Clffwood
TEchnics SL-1500Pro-Ject Expression 1xRega Planer 3
Comments appreciated

jbuhl

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@noromance 

Especially if you jump around with a baton! 

BINGO!
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@noromance 

LOL......I thought about it. Had many discussions with Uber....
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SOTA Sapphire, and never look back again. I’m convinced my SOTA is my last and final table. May get refurbished and upgraded, but doubtful to be outright replaced. Don’t ever see the need.
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The SOTA Sapphire’s isolation isn’t just about footfalls, but also about its overall sonic performance. Nothing phases it. Quiet as all get out. That said, in my 90 year old house, the isolation from the floor is much appreciated as well.

I’m sure the Moon Beam is a fine table, but not a Sapphire.

I bought my SOTA table used for the cost of the Moon Beam, then spent the same amount on an arm, and the same amount again on the cartridge.....so 3x the Moon Beam cost with cartridge. Sometimes you can get lucky and find a complete Sapphire for less, but you gotta keep your eyes peeled.

For $1,200 there is a lot of competition out there. You might look at the MoFi Studio Deck.
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