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Help with TT ideas for my first TT

Hi All,

I have been reading alot of reviews and searching around for my first TT.  ALot of recent recordings that i want are basically only coming out on vinyl or super crappy mp3.  I have an Aaron integrated amp, with some custom built SB Acoustic Monitors (Bromo).

I am looking at the marketplace in the 1 - 1.5k range and see I can find alot of different solutions and wanted to get peoples thoughts:

Marantz tt-15 - Seems like  bargain at 1500, but difficult to setup
Clearaudio Concept - good reviews, bumps against the magnetic arm (Cement floor at my place)
Music Hall MMF 7.3 - Seems like a great solution
VPI Cliff Wood
Pro-ject X1 or X2 - Have read some reports of motor noise
Rega Planar 2 or 3 - Seems to be they are what they are

With such a crowded field how do people choose?  I live in Central Mass, and dont have alot of options in terms of auditions so would love to get peoples thoughts. 
kro77
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bkeske
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@kro77 

My Studio Deck arrived today so will work on figuring and setting it up. Ended up spending less than i had talked myself into at 918 bucks which seems like a really reasonable starting point.

Congrats!! Enjoy. I think you made a good choice as a starting point.
kro77 OP
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Do I stir the pot as to what I should play first?

Right now i have Sgt peppers repress from a year ago, and Phish Junta from this summer waiting.  I have King Crimson on order.
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bkeske
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I’m sure every album you decide to play will be a somewhat new experience.

I, also, just put together a new TT rig over the last couple weeks, and every album I play is somewhat like listening for the first time.
kro77 OP
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Really, that different thanks for all the tips.

almost done now. Seems like a whole néw micro universe to obsess over.


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bkeske
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almost done now. Seems like a whole néw micro universe to obsess over.

Well, of course, some of us call that ‘fun’ 😁
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