Kennyt & Cfbob, you ask a very subjective question....so it's hard for someone who doesn't know you well to give meaningful advice. One person's beaucoup bucks is another's chump change. That aside, I'd ask; how dextrous and patient are you? Tonearms like VPI that implement azimuth and tracking force adjustments by moving the same weight in different directions/rotations can be a test of patience and coordination. If you are a bit of a klutz, I'd consider a tonearm that implements each adjustment with a discrete adjustment. I've got good hand eye coordination, close up vision, and patience and I don't consider VPI set up (done well) painless at all. The advice to consult with a longtime expert dealer like Hollywood Sound or Audiofeil is wise, don't hesitate to benefit from their experience.
new turntable/setup advice.....garrot Optim FGS
Im looking for My first TT in years. I dont have any local dealers so I will probably be ordering the gear. I have been reading everything here for several months and now I am ready to pull the trigger. I am weighing several decisions.
1) Do I start off with some sort of starter table? Rega P-3 or the like. Or do I jump in "Whole Hog" and get a Scoutmaster or something similar that can be upgraded.
I'm leaning toward the VPI line because I understand the setup is pretty painless. So a couple of questions about the VPIs.
2)Is the JWM-9 "signature " A really good upgrade over the standard JWM-9. Other than the wire upgrade are there other features such as more versatile settings.
2) Ive had a recommendation of the Garrot Optim F.G.S. MM cart. I would like some info from someone using this cart.
Sorry if Im rehashing old posts but I have read everything that I could find.
1) Do I start off with some sort of starter table? Rega P-3 or the like. Or do I jump in "Whole Hog" and get a Scoutmaster or something similar that can be upgraded.
I'm leaning toward the VPI line because I understand the setup is pretty painless. So a couple of questions about the VPIs.
2)Is the JWM-9 "signature " A really good upgrade over the standard JWM-9. Other than the wire upgrade are there other features such as more versatile settings.
2) Ive had a recommendation of the Garrot Optim F.G.S. MM cart. I would like some info from someone using this cart.
Sorry if Im rehashing old posts but I have read everything that I could find.
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