Turntable recommendations
I have a Michell Engineering GyroDec fitted with an SME IV tonearm and Clear Audio Maestro V2 Ebony cartridge. Not only does this TT setup look visually stunning it is also audibly stunning IMHO. More details about my return to analog after a 35 year absence can be found in this post: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/second-system-that-sounds-and-looks-spectacular-i-am-there I have just replaced the McIntosh C50 preamp/DAC, in the above system, with a C52. Much to my surprise a big improvement in SQ, my wife also immediately noticed the change. So, I think it fair to say I am not deluding myself here. If you want to hear how good vinyl can be; try the MFSL Ultradisc recording of Bob Dylan’s Blood On The Tracks. Sounds just like a master tape, on the right system, breathtaking on first hearing. Interestingly, never thought of myself as a Bob Dylan fan, that changed immediately on first hearing this disc! Marcus |
My last 10 years - VPI Scout II with Trans Fi Terminator arm with all upgrades I was one of the first users - VPI Prime for a short time - Technics SL1200G and GAE kept the GAE as a collector item but very good sound - SME 10 with M2 Arm and 2nd arm Triplanar V11 SE Carbon - Now and finally settled Dr Feickert Blackbird which you could use any of the new Jelco arms and add another arm later, I have the 850M in the back with a Thales Simplicity II on the front, in your budget I would recommend the Jelco and get the SBooster power supply for the table |
