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MoFi Ultradeck or Technics 1200GR

I’m rather new to vinyl but long time audiophile with good system. 
Looking to purchase a good turntable (within reason), best bang for the buck and have narrowed to these 2 choices. 
Hoping the analog community can give me some direction or advice on new Ultradeck or new 1200GR or something better if I’m missing the boat. 
I’d prob get a Master Tracker cartridge for the Ultra or a _______cartridge for the Technics (or in other words I don’t have a clue) . 
Thanks,
Bill
mr_bill
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
heard them both, same dealer. walked out with the GR. if you like smooth, laid back and rounded off get the mofi. if you like steady, dynamic, detailed, smooth and neutral go technics. not even close IMHO.  
Same Cartridge?
downunder
1,329 posts
 
The technics every day of the week and weekends.
soundwatts
221 posts
 
@mr_bill 

Yes I have. The technics is a dynamic table. But what the vpi has over it is rythm and pace as well as a huge Soundstage that I have not heard from a DD turntable. Don't know why but I have owned the sl1100 and 1200 in the day. Heard the new one and the VPI recently and AB. Same impression 
lewm
12,994 posts
 
Soundwatts, With all due respect, your level of experience with DD turntables (old production SL1200 and 1100 and a listen under unknown conditions to a new SL1200GR) does not warrant your gross generalization regarding "huge soundstage".  In my long experience, that quality has most to do with the plinth and all the downstream components, especially the speakers and room.  Also, by saying the VPI has more "rhythm and pace", are you intimating that you felt it had better speed constancy? But if so, why is the Technics more "dynamic"? Thanks.
soundwatts
221 posts
 
@lewm 

the 2 turntables auditioned were in the same system with all the same downstream components.

Again this is just my opinion of the way I heard it and wrote my notes.



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