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VPI Classic 3 or McIntosh MT5?

Hello,
I am thinking about getting a turntable for my McIntosh MA2275 and B&W802D system. My wife really likes the looks of the MT5 - I do to - but I am wondering if I would get a better performing table for the same price with the Classic 3.

The Sumiko BP2 cartridge on the MT5 is only $499 retail, so the tables sans cartridge are priced the same.

Any thoughts? Thank you.

Best, Oliver
oliverletz

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effischer
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Both tables are solid units, with VPI having a better street rep. MT5 is new and Mc is not known for tables, but McIntosh doesn't fool around. The trick is really with the cartridge - it needs to compliment your speakers and Sumikos tend to color things. 802s need to be uniformly pushed, so I would suggest you stretch your budget and consider a flat-responding, more revealing cart like a Dynavector 10X5 or Ortofon 2M Bronze or Black. Pricey? Yes. Worth it? Definitely.

Have fun & good luck!
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