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turntable in the $5,000 range

I'm new to this board so let me know if there is somewhere else I can ask this question. I'm looking at buying a turntable for around $5,000. I haven't heard anything yet but i'm making a list of what I would like to hear. So far the michell gyrodec se, the michell technoarm and the shelter 501 look good. I haven't seen any reviews with this combination. Has anyone tried it. I'm also thinking about using an EAR 834P phono premp with this setup. Has anyone tried that?
rmilewsk
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
Welcome
$5k new or used?
Cart, TT and arm or TT only?
What do you have now and what do you want to change about it?

Also try searching the analog forum here.
rmilewsk OP
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I would like to go new but would consider used. I'm thinking 5K for everything, cart, tt and arm. Right now I have a music hall 5 and a bellari 129. It's ok but I want everything to get better. Specifically it's a little soft and ambiguous. I want better definition, attacks, dynamics. And I want to keep the sweet midrange.
clio09
3,355 posts
 
Galibier Design has the Serac table with Artisan Audio tonearm, Dynavector 20X (L or H) cartridge, and Anvil (record weight) for $4700.

Run don't walk.
mariasplunge
174 posts
 
Clio9, I'll bet thats a killer combo. Also look at the teres as well, the 265 can be had for $4100 or $4800 their new motor. Of course that does not leave much for arm and cart.

GOOD luck
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