Plenty of info here on the KAB-Technics tables if you are looking for bang for the buck. It would fit nicely with your system.
Opinions on budget TT
Which of these budget TT combo's would be the best sonically. I have nailed it down to these models, Rega P3-24 w/Exact or Ortofon Bronze, Pro-ject Xperience w/Ortofon Bronze or Sumiko EVO 111, Pro-ject Xpression 111 same cartridge set-up, or a used ClearAudio Emotion w/Ortofon Bronze or Black. Budget is between $1000 to $1200. Would like to spend less if possible. The only one of these tables i heard was the Rega P3-24 w/Elys 11 which was about three months ago, then my car broke down which put my purchase on hold. Now i am back looking. Opinions appreciated. Thanks
System:
Plinius 9200
Dynaudio Focus 140's
CDP Naim 5i-2
Speaker Cable DNM Solid Core
IC FMS Micro Wave
Power Conditioner Power Wedge Model 116 mk11
System:
Plinius 9200
Dynaudio Focus 140's
CDP Naim 5i-2
Speaker Cable DNM Solid Core
IC FMS Micro Wave
Power Conditioner Power Wedge Model 116 mk11
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I'd want to consider the Scheu Cello with that budget. http://www.hudsonaudioimports.com/products_scheu.htm |
I purchased a slightly used Music Hall MMF-7 here on A'gon, just ot test the analog waters again (I've listened to digital exclusively for the last 8-10 years). It comes with a Goldring Eroica h/o moving coil cartridge. It has proven to be one, if not one of the most, musically satisfying audio purchases I have ever made. I can't recommend it highly enough. I now use my $7500 CD player to warm up my system, prior to listening to my turntable. Oh yes, the price, used....slightly (and I do mean slightly, as it appeared to be in almost new condition), was $650. It's a no brainer, do a google search, and see what others have to say also. |
"So the last piece of the puzzle is the cartridge." whackey- everything is subjective...cart choice is REAL subjective. I have tried 4 popular MC carts on my VPI. AT OC9III Sumiko Blackbird Benz Micro Glider AT ART 9. The ART9 seems to have the positive attributes of those carts, in a package UNDER $1K. There is a sizable thread on the ART9, a few Prime owners have shared their thoughts. Orpheus-"Rega P3 tweaked to the bone" I had a P5 with mods, which added up to the value of the stock table! Good fun and shockingly good sonics. You're almost there..... |