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$2000 turntable system

Been putting it off long enough, but decided it’s time to bite the bullet and take the vinyl plunge. (mixed metaphor alert)
Don’t want to take my usual multiple expensive false steps. The learning curve here looks pretty steep, so I figured to ask you all for some advice. Thinking to spend $2K - 2.5K. Likely to pair it with my PrimaLuna Dialogue HP Integrated and Revel F206s. Might possibly set it up with my Classe SSP-800/ Classe CA5200/ Martin Logan Montis.
What I came up with after a couple of hours of research were:

Rega PL3 turntable $945
Rega TT PSU power supply $395
Rega Exact 2 MM cartridge $595
Parasound Zphono phono stage $199

Total: $2134

Was considering Vincent PHO 8 phono stage $299 and Dynavector 10x5 MC cartridge $650 as alternatives.

Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Leo


leotis
williewonka
3,075 posts
 
You may already be aware of ...
http://www.thetubestore.com/.

They will match your tubes
See http://www.thetubestore.com/Matched-Sections-Service

I used to purchase all my tubes from them and they were pretty quick on the delivery and reasonable prices

Regards...
leotis OP
182 posts
 
Thanks,
Checked the Mullard CV4003 at TubeDepot and they are a little less than at Upscale. thetubestore appears not to have that particular tube at the moment. I know I should shop around more but have never had a single glitch with an Upscale tube. Have had a few bummers with eBay however.
bpoletti
1,551 posts
 
San Diego is a little far from St. Louis.  If you were closer, you could try my HW-19 Mk III "spare" table.  It just isn't getting enough play time.  
leotis OP
182 posts
 
bpoletti-
Appreciate the thought.
Already ordered the Gem PolyTable though.
"TAS Product of the Year" 2015
Stereophile Class B rating.
At $1495 looks like a steal.
Had to hurry up and order before they changed their mind! Haha.
They will put the Hana cart on and adjust everything.
Total package for less that $2K. (Still need a phono pre though)
George is a stellar guy. Owns several patents. Kind of a phono pioneer it seems. Apparently doesn't mind explaining stuff on the phone either.
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oleschool
722 posts
 
Let us know your first lp play .. like i said before $3 lps happen most are $15up . And some Japanese etc will be $35-$150  . Ya i know , i lost thousands in a fire and have been rebuilding many have been $25-$45  keep us posted 
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