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Need advice on what to look for in a turntable - budget $6K to $10K

I am getting into this hobby and am now focused on a proper turntable to support my new amp and speakers (Voxative 211 Integrated and 9.87 speakers).  I also bought a new Parasound JC3+ phono stage.  While at RMAF this year I did listen to the Fern & Roby turntable and was very impressed.  It sounded awesome with the Voxativ equipment.  That being said, it would be $8K+ and I thought I should learn a little more about what to look for in a turntable and ask the community for alternatives.  Thank you in advance.
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diamondears
16 posts
 
Get a turntable that isolates any vibration, frequency and oscillation from the outside world..now you have a turntable that doesn't color or tweak the sound. And then get a cartridge whose sound you like. Everybody has different ears. So use your ears as guide, not others'. If you want to experiment and have fun, or just want to spend money :), just buy another cartridge. Enjoy and all the best
stewart0722
184 posts
 
The AMG table is endgame if you like a non suspended table
with a world class arm.

If you prefer suspended, I think it's equivalent would be the Oracle
Delphi MK VI 2nd Gen with either an Oracle/SME V tonearm
or a Graham arm.
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limomangus
1,428 posts
 
In the $8,000 range you will be welcome in any deal store.Good luck...
mcanaday
169 posts
 
Check out Pure Fidelity tables (from Vancouver.). I am intrigued by them.
gmercer
193 posts
 
In your budget you can get a Brinkmann Bardo. I cannot recommend highly enough. German engineering at its finest. 
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