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Sota or Technics

Hello all, first time post here. 
I am in the market for a new TT under 2k. I've narrowed it down to the Sota Comet and the Technics 1200GR.
Going to use a $300 to $500 MM cart. 
System consists of NAD533 TT (currently). NAD pre amp, Cambridge Phono pre amp, Mac 240 amp, TDL compact monitors. 
Sota i like as it uses the 330 tonearm, is built in the states, solid rep, solid support, is pleasing to the eye.
Technics I like as it's built like a tank, seems more plug and play has a good rep and looks good too. (more bells and whistles, both positive and negatives there)
Obviously they are different in some ways. Direct drive vs belt etc..
Was wondering if anyone had an opinion either way on either deck. Greatly appreciate any feedback.
Thank you
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tomic601
12,957 posts
 
find a well cared for Sota Sapphire, decent arm and any of the good already mentioned MM carts mentioned above w addition of the Nakagoka. As you hopefully know, the 240 is the gem, GEM of your system. Tube amps mostly sound like the output transformer and the 240 has transformers rarely bettered today.....hold on to that and keep it running in top shape. PM if you need a referral on doing that.
have fun, enjoy the music. You can see sota w 240 variations on my vintage system page......
terry9
2,348 posts
 
Don’t listen to anyone pushing either solution. Everyone hears differently. How you hear, and you alone, must determine which sounds better. To you. For the record, I prefer belt drive, but YMMD.

Audition, audition, audition!
vinylfan62
119 posts
 
Any Sota Turntable comes with a lifetime trade-in program. As it has been said here -the real magic happens with a full suspension. The Comet V is excellent. Then you can trade up to a suspended chassis model later. 
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audioguy85
2,018 posts
 
I'd get neither, and instead buy a music hall mmf-7.3 in walnut with the 2m bronze. Alternatively, replace the bronze with a Goldring Eroica LX moving coil. 
speakermaster
738 posts
 
They are both good tables there are tradeoffs to both the better tonearm on the sota will be a major sound upgrade over the technics arm as well as the wood base of the sota will impart a more warm natural sound sound on acoustic music but if you listen to driving music the technics will probably please more.
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