2. analog
  3. 143172-1301

New TT, current Clearaudio...

I have a Clearaudio Champion with a Rega RB300 arm and a Benz Silver HO MC cartridge. I know it's not the flashiest turntable, but it has served me well for the last few years. Since the time I bought it EVERYTHING else has been upgraded.

Here's what I'm thinking... I sell the Champion the way it's setup today and add another $1500-2k. Big question is, what should I buy for about $2200-$3000 used?

Rest of the system:
Audio Physic Avanti III
Pass XA60.5
PS Audio DirectStream DAC
PS Audio NuWave Phono
Cardas Clear from DS to amps and Clear Beyond from amps to speakers. AQ Carbon for I2S from NuWave to DS.
128x128audiojan
jperry
2,448 posts
 
@audiojan 
I would be interested in hearing about your results if you upgrade the tonearm.

Best Regards,

Jim Perry
audiojan's avatar
audiojan OP
402 posts
 
@jperry I'm leaning towards updating the current RB300 with new wires, counterweight, etc. Although by the time I do all that, I'm pretty close to a used arm...
jperry
2,448 posts
 
... and it will not improve the rest of the arm. Take a look at an Audiomods
audiojan's avatar
audiojan OP
402 posts
 
@jperry Yes, but finding an audiomods tonearms without paying and arm and a leg seems to be darn near impossible.
jperry
2,448 posts
 
I thought you had a budget of $1,000 - $1,500. The most expensive Audiomods is about $1,000
More to discover