Technics may (or may not) have made a colossal error in designing the latest G series to resemble so closely their most popular ever but mundane looking SL 1200 series, but if you turn up your nose because of that, are you aware of the SP10R? And do you realize the stature of their best older efforts? Anyway, Technics will carry on without you, so no worries about being a snob. After all, you seem to have company.
Am I a hopeless audio snob?
I think that I may have a problem, I am becoming an audio snob.
I am going to upgrade my turntable and spend some good money. I read good things about Technics turntables but for some reason I can't take them seriously. From a few feet away, a $4000 Technics plus rig looks like a $400 Technics rig. They look cheesy to me. Low tech 1980's stuff.
I am plunking down some serious money on my next table, but I can't even consider Technics because of the looks.
I think that I need help!
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Yikes. SO much BS in this post. |
I currently have a VPI Aries 3 with mini HRX feet, super platter, single flywheel motor, SDS, periphery ring. Running a Lyra Deloa. Running to ARC PH8 phono, REF6 pre, REF75SE and Vandersteen Quattro CT. The VPI is a wonderful table and the unipivot arm works great for me. However, the upgrade bug hit, so I am going with AMG. VPI needs isolation. |
@OP I hear where you are coming from and from some of the posts above you are not alone. One of the tings I consider when buying a piece of gear is potential resale value. I think a good portion of the gear from the large Japanese audio manufacturers just doesn’t have the cache a lot of buyers are looking for and if I am honest, I have to include myself in that group . |
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