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Looking for a table in th 10k range with arm and cart. Could stretch the budget to 15k if worth the extra $’s. I’ve considered, Clearaudio innovation or ovation with Koetsu Black Cart and universal 12 arm/ Brinkmann Bardo with Pi cart or AMG Giro. 

All insight and options welcomed. It’s fun to evaluate, but not sure if the juice is worth the squeeze. I’m also interested in recomendations for table platform form vibration. 

Thanks
hambon

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hambon OP
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Whart-

Great insight! Thanks for the information. I have started contemplating Kuzma as well. I need to do a bit of research. Do you find yourself spending a bunch of time adjusting the Kuzma arm/table?
hambon OP
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Thanks smer 319-

I appreciate the recomendations. For some reason, I can’t get on the DD Technics wagon.... maybe I need to learn more about there stuff. It does take me back to when I was young!
hambon OP
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Thanks DJFST. 

Not a fan of VPI. To me, the quality and engineering isn’t comparable to a lot of the tables I’m looking at. Granted I only had the VPI Prime. But much of their stuff is recycled in many of their tables. Also not a fan of their tone arms. 
hambon OP
33 posts
 
Inna -

thanks for the feedback. I listen to ALL music!

my system consists of
-Wilson Yvette’s
- Pass Lab 250.8 amp
- Pass Lab x20 pre amp
-Manley Chinook phono pre
- Core Audio equipment stand. 
hambon OP
33 posts
 
Thanks - can you elaborate on why the Manley pre isn’t adequate? Not sure I’m tracking with you. 

Thanks Inna
hambon OP
33 posts
 
Thanks Inna -

so so you are placing your judgement based on cost ratio v actual performance? I really want to know how one phono pre compares to another. What would you suggest an upgrade from
the Manley would be? Thanks 
hambon OP
33 posts
 
Guys -

Im considering the AMG Giro. Any thoughts on this versus Clearaudio Innovation Wood with 12 inch Universial arm. 
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