Mijostyn, Do you have formal training in electronics or are you self-taught so as to have attained a high level of knowledge about electronics? (Those are two equally valid ways of getting there.) Because if you don't, and at least one of our private interactions suggests that you don't, then all the equipment in the world is not going to compensate for "ignorance", and I use that term only to denote a situation where we don't know what we don't know; I do not mean or intend to insult your intelligence. I certainly count myself as lacking in knowledge at a highly sophisticated level even to begin to understand all the phenomena that define audio Nirvana as I experience it. Yet I too own oscilloscopes, frequency generators, and miscellaneous meters to make me feel I have a tenuous grip on audio reality.
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
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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Not diving into any of the side controversies here, but I’ll offer that the SOTA Sapphire I bought in 1986 is still going strong. Here’s my tribute to the ‘table’s durability from 4 or so years ago. Cheers. |
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