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Best set-up for up to 9k retail?

What are your thoughts on the best table/arm/cartridge set-up. So far, what I'm leaning towards is an Avid Volvare (4k), Tri-Planar arm(3k) and Lyra Helikon(2k) cartridge. Also, what's a good phonostage match?

I'm considering an upgrade from a Nottingham Interspace table/arm and a Dynavector Karat cartridge. I'm using a Bright Star Audio Rack of Gibralter and a homemade Big Rock.

I'm a big jazz fan but also dip into Steely Dan, King Crimson and Mahavishnu.

I've got a Rogue Magnum Tempest and Von Schweikert DB-100 speakers (obscure, but great).

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
richardmr
stenersr
84 posts
 
How long have you had the Nottingham? Your system post date is 2/3/03 and indicates that you are getting new equipmnet in two weeks. Is the analog setup new? I am curious because I am looking for an analog setup. Thanks!
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kriskosiba
33 posts
 
Richardmr,
A very good friend of mine has a Volvare. You CAN NOT get a better table for the money. The Avid is incredible. I have heard Nottinghams, Regas, Clearaudio, Etc... The Volvare I heard had an SME 309 arm and a Audioquest cartridge which was modified by A.J Vanden hul. I can not comment on the Tri-planar arm, but I can only imagine. The Avid is one of the best tables out there regardless of price. Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.

Kris
gendut3
52 posts
 
Go with nottingham Hyperspace or Dais/Anna Arm/Wave Mechanic PS and Lyra Helikon.
inna
7,145 posts
 
TWA,one day we may all rush and buy Teres tables;for now this is not going to happen.I like Gendut3's recommendation.
SME and Simon Yorke can be even better.Cartridge choice is a lot a matter of taste,you will have to try a few.Your downstream components will likely become inadequate after this upgrade.How far are you ready to go?Why not try Spacedeck/Spacearm if you generally like Nottingham and then think further?
inna
7,145 posts
 
Sorry, I wanted to say Twl.And stop promoting what you have,will you.We know your opinion;if you could sometimes just be quiet and listen to others.
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