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Turntable and cartridge setup known for a marvelous bottom end.

I could use some advice. I am thinking on upgrading my Pro-Ject Classic turntable and Hana SH cartridge. My speakers are Monitor Audio Gold 300's. They go down to 30 which isn't quite a subwoofer spec, but because they are so darn close, I really don't want to complement them with one.

 

What I am thinking is rather that getting a sub, with your help I would upgrade my turntable setup with a turntable and cartridge that has been proven to have a wonderful bottom end.

So far my only guides have been the end of year rating in the audiophile magazines. For the most part these guides are over the place.

The only turntable that shows up in all the audiophile magazines is the very affordable Rega P-10. They all report that it is a splendid turntable, but not once have I heard of anyone marveling over its bottom end. I'd like to keep the $$$ down to around 10 grand. Thanks for your help.

 

The phono stage is Parasound JC3+ going to a Benchmark LA 4 pre-amp to a Benchmark AHB2 power amp.

Thanks

 

marshinski15
sokogear
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Make sure to address any vibration/isolation issues with the table. Wall shelf will help. Can make a tremendous difference. So can pods or roller blocks.

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limomangus
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Yes I felt the bass like crazy when I had my system in my basement and had a sub attached. But that was when I was having a party and the Funkadelics were playing or watch a movie....

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solypsa
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You are right when you leave the avr for your new gear it will be a great upgrade in everything- the phono section in most avr are horrible.

Next you may wish to play with speaker placement now that the system performance allows you to hear differences better.

 

As to 10k turntable systems with great bass extension you really need to hear good direct drive. I happen to sell such so am biased  ;)

 

STST

gordon
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I have a marvelous bottom end, and am interested in TT recommendations.

SME with Dynavector cartridge has much more authoritative bass than an LP12 with same cartridge , to me, fwiw.

sandthemall
544 posts
 

I already had a solid bottom end with Technics 1200G and AT750SH (with Project Phono Box RS an Tannoy Turnberry GR). No sub needed.

But the bass and everything else went up a notch with my new Hagerman Trumpet MC phono stage.

It went up another notch with an AT33PTGII cartridge.

 

 

 

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