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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
lewm
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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.



mr_bill OP
347 posts
 
I wonder if the VPI Prime and the Prime Scout sound the same or have differences.  The Prime is a lot more money.

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knollbrent
525 posts
 
GR

I also have the Master Tracker cartridge which I like. I have vintage MM's too. A lot of carts out there. That's all I've got tonight, going to bed....
fjn04
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The Triple post above was unintentional, of course. My apologies... Cheers -Don
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