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Forever turntable under $2000

In search of: forever turntable.

I'm currently looking to upgrade from my existing Pro-Ject RPM 1.3 to a table that I will (hopefully) never grow out of. I'm looking for something that is *technically* competent, something where I know the engineering is extremely solid and "timeless," and provides a good analog platform to swap carts with. My budget for this is $1600 with cart (but up to $2000 if there's a good case for it). The rest of my system is as follows:

* LSA 2.1 Statement speakers

* Schiit Gumby DAC

* Schiit Freya preamp

* Adcom GFA555 power amp

* Schiit Mani phono stage

So far, I have looked into the Rega P6 (or a used RP6), a Clearaudio Concept, a variety of Pro-Ject offerings, and a Michell Technodec... but at this level there are so many choices, its hard to know where to start. Any ideas? Thanks!
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rwwear
2,867 posts
 
The new Technics SL-1500C looks very good. Better looking than the 1200 in my opinion.

Specifications　 Technology for Rotational Stability
  • Coreless Direct Drive Motor
  • High-Precision Motor Controller
Construction for Vibration Tolerance
  • High-Dumping Turntable Platter
  • Rigid Cabinet Construction
  • High-Dumping Insulator
High Quality Parts
  • High Sensitive Tonearm
  • Detachable PHONO Terminal
Technics Definitive Design
  • Inherited SL-1200 Series
Turntable Section
  • Drive Method: Direct Drive
  • Turntable Speeds: 33 1/3, 45rpm
  • Starting Torque: 0.18N･m / 1.8kg･cm (1.56 lbs-in)
  • Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm
  • Wow and Flutter: 0.025%　W.R.M.S.
  • Turntable Platter: Aluminum die-cast
    • Diameter：332mm (13-5/64")
    • Weight：Approx. 2.0kg (4.5 lbs) (Including Turntable sheet)
https://overtureav.com/turntables-a-accessories/turntables/technics/technics-sl-1500c-detail
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wspohn
604 posts
 
Want to spend $2K on a new table?  Go buy one second hand that cost the owner $4k when he bought it. Most owners of tables in that category are very careful with them and they are usually in great condition (Technics perhaps accepted).
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chakster
6,144 posts
 
The new Technics SL-1500C looks very good. Better looking than the 1200 in my opinion.

@rwwear 
I think so. But I found this model is not "Made in Japan" like higher graded Technics such as SL1200GR
rwwear
2,867 posts
 
Didn't know that Chakster. Guess that's why it's less expensive.
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