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Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget

So imagine you were just given ~$5000 and told to buy your ideal analog setup within that budget.

What would be your choice for turntable, arm, phono stage, and cartridge be? Any other accessories to consider?

How would you spend it?


Obviously I’m looking to upgrade my analog setup and am focusing on the essential components at this time. Curious how you would spend my money haha.

My current gear:
Amp - Primaluna Dialogue HP integrated w/ KT150 power tubes, Mullard and Cifte preamp tubes.
Loudspeakers - Tekton Design Double Impact

For sound,I like the idea of a balanced overall sound, and a big soundstage. But what I really enjoy most is the idea of exposing the holographic image in a recording.




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orpheus10
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Go new with the whole thing set up including MC cartridge. If you have not set up a table before, you will have to buy additional gear for that. This way you got a plug and play guarantee.


                https://hifibuys.com/store/rega-rp8-turntable/dp/6701

This leaves a few dollars, but not enough for phono pre; you will have to add a few for that, but this is no hassle.
                 
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