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the table or the arm first?

Experts:

What is more important if one needs to choose between an excelent table with an standard arm, or a fine table with an excelent arm/cart?

I am asking this because I am standing in that position now, with the opportunity to buy an excellent table nut no money left to get more than an RB300, or upgrading my VPI HWMkIV and fit a serious arm like a Morch or SME.

You advise and guidance will be very valuable.

Fernando
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dougdeacon
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^^^
What they said. This has been discussed many times here. While a few people disagree the large majority favor the hierarchy mentioned by Gregm. Without stable rotational speed and good resonance control, the arm (and cartridge) cannot do their jobs effectively.
jphii
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Agreed. If you can get a good deal on a great table, go for it. I use a 250, but have a 300 too. I don't think you could go wrong with either. But, since you have a choice, go with the 250. There is more room for inexpensive improvements, i.e. cheap tweaks!
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rauliruegas
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Dear Flg2001: You TT is a good one that if you go for an upgrade, then you can have an exellent TT. In this way you can put your money in a best cartridge/tonearm combo, that is where the music belongs.
Regards and always enjoy the music.
Raul.
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flg2001 OP
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Thanks everyone for your feedback, looks like the RB300 is quite a good piece of gear for me to think of something else in the short term, maybe a safe route would be to upgrade the VPI with a SAMA and-or SDI, bring-in a solid plattform on top of my Boltz rack (Nuance?) and live happy.

I´ll let you know the results.

Fernando
the_smokester
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Flg2001,
I slightly misread your post. The RB300 is a good arm. I had one on a Rega P3 and was quite satisfied although the Koetsu Black cartridge I was using didn't hurt, either.

What table are you contemplating buying?
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