Sent Back the Pro-ject Turntable: What would be the best option in the $1800 range?

klimt02-08-2020 6:02pm

johnto Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,025 posts 02-19-2020 at 10:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Another VPI fan picked up a used Scout Aries for under $1K. Still running fine 5 years on.
mads1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 87 posts 02-20-2020 at 12:17am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete yes, and theres good deals on ebay too
grk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 223 posts 02-27-2020 at 05:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Consider the Well Tempered Simplex MKII. Plays way above its price point.
jmac7 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 58 posts 03-03-2020 at 12:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +2 on the George Merrill PolyTable with the Jelco 850 arm.
vinowino Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 53 posts 03-03-2020 at 12:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had a Project Xpression ll for a few years and found it fine, had a Grado Reference cart. Recently bought a new Clearaudio with thier top MM cart. It is magniicent. Not sure of US prices but I paid NZ$2775 for table and NZ$1400 for the cart. I think that converts to about US$2000 and $1000. But I am extremely happy with sound. Next upgrade will be speakers.