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Magnepan Unitrac+Denon 103 to need a turntable

I have been keeping some elements from my first systems and would like to put them to work...
A Magnepan Unitrac and a Denon 103(vdh) are ready to be installed in a turntable and would really appreciate any recommendation. I used to have a Oracle MK? but, at least at that time, it was a hell to be adjusted.
Many thanks in advance
Regards, dgd
agondgd
casey33
260 posts
 
I'm using the Magnepan Unitrac with my Oracle Mk II.I have it parked on a very stable surface and adjustments are definetly short of hell.Not that I'm ready to install an ET2 or anything.My Oracle AC required more adjustment,but I think perhaps the springs were a little worn.
agondgd OP
26 posts
 
Thanks Casey33.
Oracle should probably be my first option as it also takes me to good old days..., but I do not quite know if I am ready for the adjustment issue and the second hand market search. I wonder if there is any "confirmed" alternative in the middle price, no suspension adjustment, new turntable segment...
Regards
dgd
franks
151 posts
 
Not to rain on anyone's parade, but have you listened to the unitrac and the denon. On paper it's not a good match. I was an original unitrac owner around 1980 and the arm works best with high compliance cartridges(the denon is a low compliance cartridge). I used mine with a grado moving magnet as well as a sumiko bluenote, both high compliance cartridges.
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