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Do I keep the Oracle Delphi IV/V?

I have an Oracle Delphi Mk IV/V upgraded from Delphi II with custom power supply built by Conrad Johnson engineer, with Morch UP-4 arm. Delphi needs new belt, possibly new suspension and complete tune-up. I also find the Morch UP-4 problematic, in turns of cartridge set-up, and want to replace it.
Question, will turntables such as the Rega RP10 or Orign Live Illustrious with Encounter Mk111c arm have comparable sound to the Oracle, UP-4 combo?

Thank you!
bbybaudio
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in_shore
596 posts
 
Keep that table ,if you replaced it you would kick yourself,. Save up for a great isolation platform like the Vibraplane
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mrvordo
151 posts
 
Hi Oldears,

I'm currently using a Phantom on my Oracle without any problem.

Best,
Mike
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misternice
339 posts
 
Yes,oracle tt are excellent. Keep your eye open for a sumiko mdc 800,you'll be surprised how good that combo will be.
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thechops
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I own an Oracle Delphi Mark V Anniversary (Gold) Edition T~T. It has the Black African Granite Base added.. I use a Graham 1.5 tone arm & a Benz Micro Ely's cartridge. Now! that's a pretty good cats meow... Oracle is as good as there is.. Never think twice about going else where...

Happy Spinning
The Chops...
bbybaudio OP
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I thank all of you for your positive responses. Had Oracle tuned up at Audio Alternative in Atlanta.

Tried VPI Prime TT with 3D Printed Tonearm. Must say, IMHO VPI Prime/3D Tonearm combo sounds much better than Oracle/Morch. With that said, cartridges were completely different, Soundsmith Zephyr on VPI and Grado Sonata on Oracle. Zephyr was designed for VPI arm.
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