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J. Sikora Initial turntable

Is anyone familiar with the J. Sikora Initial turntable?  I have an opportunity to purchase a demo for around $6,000 (retails for around $10,000). 

I am considering the J Sikora as well as a Dr. Feikert Volare and Rega P8 and P10.  Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated
walt8489
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rdk777
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It made the class A Stereophile list in 2020. I'm not saying that this is the end all be all list, but it's saying something. It's definitely a cool looking table.  It appears that the armboard can be pre-drilled for  Kuzma, Jelco, Ortofon, Origin Live, or SME tonearms. Good luck and let us know how things work out.
tooblue
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@rdk777, which table is your response to? Enjoy the music
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rdk777
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To the title of the post - J.Sikora Initial.  Sorry, I should've indicated.
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I’d recommend you take a look at the Sempersonus TE-2. It can be ordered with the same OL Silver that comes on the Volare and having heard both I’m guessing the TE-2 will significantly outperform the Volare.
walt8489 OP
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Thanks for the replies.  I will likely forgo the Sikora.  There just doesn't seem to be much known about it (other than the Stereophile review) and I am concerned about after market support.

I will likely opt for the Dr. Feikert table and spring for a Kuzma Stogi tonearm.  Any recommendations for a good cartridge to go with it?
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