What's next after Clearaudio Concept ?

prcinka, Speaking of Garrard 301, there is a Lenco L75 I can get my hands on. Any idea if a stock Lenco will beat the Clearaudio Concept (CC)?

Vinylmad, I was thinking maybe Rega RP8, but from the responses, think VPI seems to be recommended brand to go for next. How would you compare Rp8 to a classic 2.

Dinster, you have a good point, will be upgrading from EAR 834P to Coincident Statment Phono stage soon. But do you think the CC is good enough to hold its own with a Lyra Delos ($1650, more expensive than the CC at $1400).

I heard the RP6 yesterday, and absolutely loved it. So engaging and lively and dynamic.

Enjoyed it better than the Nottingham Interspace Jr. Though it had more details and more open soundstage, and sounded less compressed.

Looking forward to hearing the RP8 next week. Will report back.

Fjn04, yes thats what I thought.

The carts were different in the two TTs so that could be a factor.

RP6 -> Exact MM
NOTT -> Clearaudio Virtuoso MM

NOTT sounded similar to my Clearaudio Concept with Concept MM cart more than the rega.

What do you guys think about a Nottingham Hyperspace.

Can get my hands on a mint condition one for around $2800, but the kicker is that it does not come with a tone arm, which might be a grand more.

That extra grand is giving me a pause. But have heard so many good things about the hyperspace.

Sonicbeauty, ha ha yes, you are right, it will sound far better.
I will take your suggestion whether I do an upgrade or not :)

Amadeus is outside my price range.

There is a well tempered classic available locally. It's old.

Would this TT beat a rega rp6, if so be worth it to try venturing into the WT world.