$2000 turntable system
This is nice at $1495 for table. Cartridge $350. The Vincent phono looks like a winner at $299 http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/gem-dandy-polytable/ http://www.needledoctor.com/Grado-Platinum-V2-Reference?sc=2&category=374 |
Why not just get an RP6 that comes with the TTPSU and Exact 2 already installed? You can find one in the same price range or under the total you quoted above and it’s a better foundation from which to upgrade. I have one in a second system but using a Clearaudio Maestro V2 Ebony. There is an auction for one here that ends tomorrow (no affiliation). |
This is only my humble opinion,but I would certainly buy a used tt and have here .Then a new cart,again I would not hesitate to snag a used phono section in that range either.Here is my thoughts,on a site like the gon there are alot of guys here who are not hurting for a buck.People buy entry level gear and decide to upgrade very soon after ,phono section all the time .You will be hard pressed to get a definitive answer on what to buy here there are alot of tt camps .I would go used vpi traveler,nomad ,used phono section and really take the time to decide on your cart route .mm or mc ..I would personnally only buy a used tt here.Check the music room here too they have alot of tt among others including soundstage direct ..No affilliation... good luck |
I just heard the Wax Engine table, with a Soundsmith Aida. Very nice, and I believe around $2700 total. I believe the cartridge was around $1700, so more expensive than the table/arm. So with a $1000 or less cartridge, you would be within budget. Maybe a Dynavector 20X, a lower end SS, or one of the Hana carts would be interesting. |
Leo - if you are going with the PL3, some of the most effective (and required) upgrades you can make are... - a metal SUB PLATTER and ceramic bearing - several to choose from - Acrylic Platter - there are many to choose from - get the heaviest - Michell Tecnoweight - Denon DL103 of the 103R cartridge This remedied most of the issues I experienced with my Rega and improved the speed of the dynamics and clarity Once you get into upgrading Rega’s you can up the anti with... - an Audiomods Original Series 3 tone-arm with a one piece harness + Absolute Harmony RCA’s - with or without Micrometer VTA - a Soundsmith’d "Denon" DL103 cartridge - A new plinth - http://www.inspirehifi.co.uk/quest.html The SS'd DL103 is the cherry on what will then be a very nice "Cake" indeed By the time you’ve done all of that you will need a better phono stage to bring out the extremely fine details the SS DL103 can deliver - I bought the Simaudio MOON LP 5.3 phono preamp which is superb. Personally, I would not bother with the power supply until all of the other upgrades are implemented.- then ask yourself - do I really need one? I upgraded my motor and it provided the least benefit. Here’s what my 35 year old PL 2 looks like now... http://www.image99.net/blog/files/category-turntable-mod0027s.html Alternatively - you could always buy a VPI and save yourself a lot of agro http://www.soundstagedirect.com/vpi-player-turntable-audio-equipment.shtml - It’s a rim drive, so the startup is very quick - no "Rega Nudge" required - I believe the arm is better than the rega standard offering - the plinth is definitely better - you don’t have to remove the platter to change the damn speed - YESSSS!!! :-) After 35 years living with a rega - this is the TT I would buy today And this from someone who likes his Rega Just another opinion :-) Regards... |
