Mag-Lev Turntables

All,

After watching it run on YouTube videos, I’m not so sure it’s ready for prime time. However, technology improves and does oust the sacred standbys we believe are irreplaceable. This may be a game changer in terms of cost and eventually performance given more time. It’s always ok to challenge the past and the past price tag. My point was to inform audiogon users of the actual price point as some third party sellers are attempting to add $1000 of cost and then represent the item as “on sale” at the MSRP.  This practice will also go by the wayside as buying direct continues. I do believe that paying a markup at a local outlet who provides setup and service after the sale is still a good idea, as long as you know what you’re paying for. It might be to early for this technology but isn’t it great that vinyl is back and turntable innovation continues? I think so. Digital is cool, but why not have the best of both worlds? Don’t sell your vinyl! 😊

"I’m very interested in this turntable as many are."

Who are these "many?"

Looks like a conversation piece for the coffee table. Something you just have and not hooked up. Turn it on, and look at it, while your proper system is playing a record.

“Many” are all the real views on YouTube that provide proof of interest in the new product. I don’t claim that to be an adoption of technology number. What is “Proper”? I’ll stay open and aware, you never know what the next great advance will be or come from. 

To be fair, I heard one at a show. It was only hooked up to headphones, in a noisy room.

For the 2k  pricepoint, I'm sure it's about as good as any? I would stick with traditional, proven construction over novelty. 

If you decide playing records is your bag, reselling and upgrading to something nearing 5K+ retail(phono/cart) gets entry way into "what the fuss is all about" .

My 5K$ may be a point of argument, but somewhere around there is what I hear as "the gateway"

Used is the ticket, just do the homework
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa0jie-rega-rp10-turntable-completed-obm-turntables

For the price, the performance would probably be about the same?
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa1708-rega-rp6-exact-2-cartridge-turntables

Yeah, I would say 5K is in the ball park for today. We can always hope that the price goes down for better and better sound. I would say it has over the years. Whatever keeps interest in vinyl going is ok with me. The mag-lev might be a lot more fun for entry level than a rega P1 or 2. I’m curious to see if it improves or some part of it spawns the next idea. Worth watching for now if not buying, I never right anything off as one novelty idea just might strike lightning.