if it were me and i were building a second system, i would look into a different flavor. you've got your chocolate (vpi), now see about a vanilla....or maybe butter pecan. yeah, butter pecan!
Another VPI or something else for under $2k
I have a max out VPI SSM Ref (rim drive & super platter), it sounds superb in my main system.
I will be moving and want to setup a small analog system. Just bought a PCX modded PS Audio GCPH which I will use as pre/phono. I will be buying my analog used to maximize my return. Want to keep TT/arm budget under $2k, lower is better. I have some spare cartridges (Transfiguration Tempest, Rao something, and a Shure), haven't decided which one to use.
The usual suspects are:
VPI Superscout
Clearaudio Performance CMB (very rare in used market)
Nottingham Space 294 (most likely over $2k)
I want to try something other than VPI if I can, but VPI is most abundant and very proven. Another VPI?
I will be moving and want to setup a small analog system. Just bought a PCX modded PS Audio GCPH which I will use as pre/phono. I will be buying my analog used to maximize my return. Want to keep TT/arm budget under $2k, lower is better. I have some spare cartridges (Transfiguration Tempest, Rao something, and a Shure), haven't decided which one to use.
The usual suspects are:
VPI Superscout
Clearaudio Performance CMB (very rare in used market)
Nottingham Space 294 (most likely over $2k)
I want to try something other than VPI if I can, but VPI is most abundant and very proven. Another VPI?
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I chose the Acoustic Signature Samba over the Scout two years ago and have been very satisfied. You should be able to find an original one for less than 1k and a Final Tool for less than 2k. The newer MkIIs are considerably more expensive. Samba Regards, Todd |
Dedicated Audio has the Clearaudio Performance turntable bundle (with Satisfy tonearm and a Benz Silver cartridge) for $1995 (normally $3200). This is a brand new rig. Just fyi in case you were not aware of the deal. Here it is: http://www.dedicatedaudio.com/inc/sdetail/23367 |
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