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Best Analog for $10K

I’ve spent considerable money and time assembling a great all-digital two-channel audio system. I want to experience vinyl reproduction. My budget is $10-12K for turntable, arm, cartridge, phono cable, and phono stage.
Two things I do not want. One is to get on a spiraling upgrade path. The second is to avoid too much fiddling and tweaking and adjusting.
I am open to used or refurbished equipment, as well as new gear.
I primarily listen to Jazz and Rock music. Very little classical.
Thoughts?
imgoodwithtools
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rauliruegas
13,129 posts
 
@clearthink :  I'm refering with analog to LPs, I'm not talking of analog tapes.

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has been clearly shown, demonstrated, and revealed to be completely ..""

in other threads the digital vs LP fulfilled that statement even in those discusions was proved that in our ears/brain relationship every human been has an ADC. It is at the inner ear and the way we detect sound.

Distortions levels specially in the playbck process is huge in LP vs digital playback process. Even does not exist continuity in the LP playback process.
You need to read all those posts, no I do not repeat or paste it, is your home work if interested to learn why is that way an not your wrong way of thinking.

Enough. digitAl vs LP is not the OP. Just pertinent opinion for some one with almosto no LP software.

R.

bigkidz
3,445 posts
 
I was just at VPI Industries today.  I am impressed with the service and the people there.  Since they are made in the US I learn more towards a company that has made an excellent product and can get serviced.

That being said, some of the new TTs they are making today are better but also cheaper than the ones they made in the past.  Well made and a great bunch of people.  If you are in the NJ area, call them and stop in for an audition.  They will also help you upgrade one if you buy it used.

Happy Listening. 
imgoodwithtools OP
236 posts
 
FWIW, I don't consider the amount of vinyl I presently own a major factor in deciding how much to spend on analog reproduction. I have a full-time job, like most people, and a house to take care of, like many people. I consider my most precious asset not to be money, but to have free time to do the things I enjoy. I, on average, listen to my system about 10-15 hours a week. That is Precious Time, to me. I want the best audio reproduction I can afford during that time. I have probably 200-300 SACDs of music I enjoy, and the recording significantly surpasses CD in quality. That did not stop me from purchasing a T+A PDP 3000 HV to enjoy those SACDs with. 
racedoc
80 posts
 
My recommendation would be:

Turntable: Dr. Feickert Woodpecker
Tonearm: Schick 12" or Audio Creative Groovemaster II
Cartridge + Phono: DS Audio DS-002

The alternative to be more "flexible":
PhonoPre: Trichord Dino Mk3 with "Never Connected" PSU
Cartridge: Ortofon SPU Synergy GM

Listen and enjoy!
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