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What's next after Clearaudio Concept ?

I have enjoyed my time with this TT. It was my foray into analog.

I am now ready for an upgrade and wanted your kind opinions on what I should look at next that would be significant upgrade.

I am hoping to get a new combination of transparency and richness of sound.

My budget is $3000 for the whole analog frontend. I would prefer an MC cartridge.

Rest of my system:
EAR 843P
Triode TRX-1 Pre-amp
Coincident Dragon Mk II
Vienna Acoustics Haydn

Thank you.
essrand
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
The NOTT had more detail, more open SS, and was LESS compressed?
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drubin
3,274 posts
 
No, the RP6 had those qualities.
essrand OP
297 posts
 
Fjn04, yes thats what I thought.

The carts were different in the two TTs so that could be a factor.

RP6 -> Exact MM
NOTT -> Clearaudio Virtuoso MM

NOTT sounded similar to my Clearaudio Concept with Concept MM cart more than the rega.
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
Wow- If the Nott had those 3 things over the Rega, I would choose the Nott. Not trying to sway you one way or another, just follow your heart.
vinylmad814
62 posts
 
Hey I just saw an RP8 at a dealer but unfortunately did not have time to stick around and audition it. I will say i was mildly surprised with the construction and materials used for it. The plinth is made of some black foam substance sanwiched between a layer of some sort of composite plastic. I would say engineered for some type of space age vibration dampening.Very lightweight as opposed to the more solid and robust construction of the VPI classic 2. I must say I would favour the VPI for the construction aspect but who knows, its all in what you hear. Love to hear your feedback on the RP8 listening tests.!!!
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