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Turntable is the most expensive in the chain, do it make sense

First all, I have small room and square but fully treated. My journey with analog been few years and now 90% listen to records only.

Been chasing better sound for my analog end up with the system now sound very pleasing to listen to, no fatigue and smooth, as I want try other speaker kind a scare me if not suit to my room, hence I found better idea to get me other table. 
best yet this bring my sound a one step up. Also change some phono stage for better synergy with same brand bring positive impact too.

so now if I wanna upgrade for better table(maybe) that will cost more and still use same cartridge (Dyna RUA) is it make sense ? 
not really want try expensive cartridge, lesson learned hard way.

thanks 🙏 

 

 

honeyooi

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cd318
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@honeyooi 

A lot will depend upon where the sonic bottleneck (weakest component) is in your system.

Usually it will be a mechanical transducer (something that turns vibrations into sound - turntable, or signal into sound - loudspeaker.

Both of these need care in setting up and placement. So it's best to make sure that these 2 requirements are fully met before you consider upgrading.

A carefully set up budget turntable will easily outperform a far more expensive one that isn't.

In fact you might be better off exploring some methods of isolation from vibration first, for both your turntable and your speakers.

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