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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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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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flg2001 OP
543 posts
 
I was thinking on an Avid Volvere, Notingham Spacedeck or Acoustic Solid.
cousinbillyl
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The more expensive the arm, the better it sounds. But why?
If we look at Rega arms, the big difference is in the bearings. They test hundreds of bearings. One out of a hundred is perfect. This goes into their expensive arms.
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stringreen
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What's first....steering wheel or brakes?
layniesdad83
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I went from a Michell badged RB-250 with Incognito wire, to an Audiomod Classic 4, with Incognito wire.  Was like going from a P-51 to an F-18, and they cost the same. It is not recommended to use unipivots on Avid's--not compatible with their design.
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