bobgates

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Looking for turntable for under $1000
Midirons - I'm very curious how you like your Xperience; I was seriously considering this table and decided to try the cheaper RM-5 first. The Sumiko Blue Point No. 2 is the cartridge I have been using; very nice for the money. I'll be comparing t... 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Thanks everyone; the RM-5 is being delivered tomorrow so I'll be able to compare it to the P5 over the weekend. I'll post the results within the next week or so. Will be picking up a Speedbox also; there seems to be a general consensus that the Sp... 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Piedpiper - yes I do; bought the P3 a while back but have not been completely happy with it; I'm very curious to see how the RM-5 compares. 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Well I'm curious to see how the Pro-ject RM-5 compares to the Rega P3. I'll know soon. Bob 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Synthfreek - thanks for your suggestion; that's a very good choice; I heard it is definately better than the Rega cartridge. Bob 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Midirons - thanks very much for your comments. I went through a similar exercise and ended up ordering the Pro-ject RM-5 today; it is the most recent table to be brought out by Pro-ject to compete with the Rega P3. There's a great review of the RM... 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Oregon - I will take a look at the Lenco; thanks very much for your input. Bob 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Piedpiper - thanks for clarifying that. 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Midirons - thanks very much for your comments. It will be interesting for you to hear how the 2 Xperience compares with the MMF-5; if nothing else the Xperience sure looks a heck of a lot nicer. I read up a little on the Horizon; Michael Fremer ta... 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Piedpiper - wow that's interesting; maybe it would be best at this point to just wait for the new Rega P3; it's about time Rega did something about the speed, which has always been slightly fast, and also the VTA (that's sure been a long time comi... 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Nzera & Pbb - are you talking about the old Technics SL-1200 direct drive turntable? Had one of those a long time ago. What does the KAB mod consist of? 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
M16707 - I had a Linn LP-12 back in the late 70s; it was a wonderful table but continually went out adjustment; evenually went to a CJ Walker and then to a Heybrook TT2 which I liked better. I'm now seriously considering the Rega P3 with Rega Elys... 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Oregon - I'm not familar with the Lenco but will sure look into it. Thanks. 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Dan ed and Thorman - Thanks for your suggestions; it would appear that there is not much interest in Pro-ject tables here on Audiogon; probably should opt for a Basis or VPI. 
Jolida integrated amp for Thiel 2.3's?
Yes, the 2.3s are more efficient than most of the other Thiel speakers and are pretty easy to drive; the Jolida 1501RC should do a good job.