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Advice on turntables

I have an older well tempered lab turntable with ortofon  cadenza black cart and Evo 400 Prima Luma integrated Tube app with ascend acoustics tower ELX speakers. I’ve become enamored of reading and researching a little with Dr. Feickert turntables particularly blackbird or woodpecker. I’ve not heard these so this is not based on hearing them, but I will probably have to buy a new upgraded turntable without the opportunity of listening because of location and opportunity to get to high-end audio. What thoughts would you guys have regarding this selection or other recommendations you would make? thanks

lstringfellow
kennyc
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Generally speaking, turntables designs include suspended, mass loaded, minimize mass, vibration controlled.  For minimized mass, Rega P8/P10 and above offer great price/performance - nimble, fast, but some may want more bass weight.  Mass loaded like heavier platters VPI are known for ample bass weight.

Then we have the different drives like belt, rim, idler, direct drive.  Also, different platter materials like acrylic, metal, Delrin.  Speed accuracy is also important. 

lstringfellow OP
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Thanks for the info. I’m curious what are the advantages or disadvantage of suspended turntable as well as pros and cons of Different platter materials?

secretguy
1,777 posts
 

What don't you like about the WT?

I've been wanting one for a while now.

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