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Sent Back the Pro-ject Turntable: What would be the best option in the $1800 range?

I wasn't crazy about the sound quality so I sent it back. 

 chakster recommended this TT:

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-bIi2JMnJMvh/p_133SL1210B/Technics-SL-1210GR.html?XVINQ=GLX&awkw=812097800294&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=380681032017&awdv=c&awug=9004477&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_PTgksS_5wIVGYiGCh1ETAyrEAQYASABEgKQLfD_BwE

What are the recommendations of other audiogoners at that price range?

TIA
klimt
rego
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@chakster , Good timing ... 
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mjcmt
710 posts
 

Hey,

Do I need to get a Schiit Mani Phono Preamp for MC and MM Cartridges?

Buy it direct from Schiits. It will save you money direct from them in stead of Amazon. I did and it came nicely packed and safe.

https://www.schiit.com/products/mani
alucard19
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Klimt: If you live near the Chicago area I have a Schiit Mani in like new condition, I used it for 1 day until my JC3+ was delivered.you can have the Schiit Mani for $50.00 just come and pick it up.
alucard19
362 posts
 
How about the Music Hall 7.3 Music Hall - MMF-7.3 Turntable | Shop Music Direct or this Music Hall - MMF-9.3 Turntable | Shop Music Directboth of these are good belt drive in your price range. HiFi Heaven has a demo 9.3 for under $2,000.00
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chakster
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They are very bad belt drive for crazy price like $2000 and can’t compete with Technics GR Direct Drive that OP can buy for $1500 (amazing deal actually).

Schiit is a piece of sh.... t.
A proper phono stage required anyway sooner or later, SoundSmith can offer MM phono stages, JLTi is offering great MM/MC phono stages....

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