My current TT is a Pro-ject Xpression Carbon. It sounds okay but ever since I replaced my front-end with more revealing amp and speakers (Voxativ) it definitely shows its weaknesses. I have heard how good something can sound with these speakers at RMAF and other places. The sound is not as deep, rich and involving. I just used my new KL audio last night and put on a newly arrived Quality Records pressing of the Cowboy Junkies Trinity Sessions. I definitely could appreciate the better quality vinyl and the KL audio unit definitely does a good job of removing the clicks and pops. The thing I notice most about my current setup is it can get a little shrill in the upper octaves and it is if I am missing information, like the needle is riding in the grooves, just not deep enough. Just an analogy of course.
@ct0517 the local expert I am speaking with currently is Thom Mackris of Galibier. I like the idea of someone willing to come to my home and set up the table and work with me on the adjustments, at least initially. I have not heard his table yet, hopefully soon.
The two local shops that are considered experts in analog have no interest in loaning me a table to hear it with my system and I believe that is really key to finding something you like. I assumed that based on my budget I could have this service, apparently not.
@ct0517 the local expert I am speaking with currently is Thom Mackris of Galibier. I like the idea of someone willing to come to my home and set up the table and work with me on the adjustments, at least initially. I have not heard his table yet, hopefully soon.
The two local shops that are considered experts in analog have no interest in loaning me a table to hear it with my system and I believe that is really key to finding something you like. I assumed that based on my budget I could have this service, apparently not.