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Turntable recommendation

I am getting back t analog after being out of it for 20 years. What would be a good turntable recommendation if I want to buy used and spend $1800 to $2500? The default choice seems like the VPI Classic but reviews of that table indicate its midrange may be "dry" compared to other units. My system right now with Magico V3s is nicely balanced but leans toward the transparent side, and I would not want to exacerbate that--but neither do I want overly warm. Would like to spend $1000 or less on a cartridge, and thinking initially a Denon DLS1 if it mates well with the table. Phono preamp will be Sim LP5.3. Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
teeshot
teeshot OP
123 posts
 
Thanks to all who made helpful suggestions. I tried to buy a Well Tempered/Dynavector DV-500 only to find out that mounting another arm to that table is problemmatic and the importer has no blank mounting brackets available. Instead I purchased a Basis 2500/Vector 4 arm combo from a nice Agoner who was able to help me get it in within the budget. Looking forward to its arrival in the next week. I just found out last night that a good friend kept all of his parents' records after they passed away. A haul of classical RCA's and Columbias from the late 50's through about 1968 in great condition.
4musica44107
520 posts
 
Teeshot - Congrats on your Basis 2500/Vector 4 purchase! I have that table/arm combo in another system and it is very, very nice. Let us know what cartridge you choose and how it works out for you!
roadtripboy
8 posts
 
Can you get a Linn Sondek LP12 used for that amount of money? If so I say jump at it. Amazing sounding turntable.
discokachina
1 posts
 
Just got my 10.1 setup, what a totally awesome tt! After enjoying a Technics SL1200 MKII for 30 years with a couple or cartridge upgrades I finally decided to bite the bullet and get a flagship product to see what all the buzz was about. Boy have I been blown away. Everything I read about the 10.1 and the Blackbird is totally and completely true, no hype, just a fantastic sounding rig. Awesome bass, midrange, and highs all around. I am listening to my 30 year old Bowie collection after a good washing and am astounded at how wonderful my records really sound on a superior deck. I could not have made a better choice!!!
dayglow
1,759 posts
 
Rega-P9/RB1000-Compact and easy to set up. The RB1000 is good enough for many cartridge upgrades. Will hold it's resale value.
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