At a little higher price is the VPI Nomad, at $995, if you shop around you can find the Clearaudio Concept for $1200 or so, many of used ones out there. My son in law has the Music Hall Ikura, which he is very fond of for less than $1200. And I bought my Scout used for $1100. Some of those have cartridges and some don't. There are Rega's and Projects in that price range as well, I'm not familiar with. And I've always fancied the Marantz TT-15 at $1500.
Im guessing that a replacement 'table may not hum like the last one, but it will still hum a little. Motor placement is too close to the needle toward the spindal, no way around it. I vote to get your money back and save up for the next level up. Many fine gems to be had in the $1000 to $1500 range. You'll be glad you skipped all the hassle later.
Im guessing that a replacement 'table may not hum like the last one, but it will still hum a little. Motor placement is too close to the needle toward the spindal, no way around it. I vote to get your money back and save up for the next level up. Many fine gems to be had in the $1000 to $1500 range. You'll be glad you skipped all the hassle later.