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Am I a hopeless audio snob?

I think that I may have a problem, I am becoming an audio snob.  

I am going to upgrade my turntable and spend some good money. I read good things about Technics turntables but for some reason I can't take them seriously. From a few feet away, a $4000 Technics plus rig looks like a $400 Technics rig. They look cheesy to me. Low tech 1980's stuff.

I am plunking down some serious money on my next table, but I can't even consider Technics because of the looks. 

I think that I need help!

pilrem
rsf507
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@pilrem completely understand what you are saying. What's your budget?

ghdprentice
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I don’t think you are. I have owned a VPI Aries and now a contemporary Linn LP12 for thirty years. The VPI opened my eyes and shocked me at what was possible leaving the turntables of the 20th century behind. I asked my audio guy about some of these old brands (Technics in particular), what gives. He thought nostalgia. He has gotten some in trade (old and new) and has spent hours trying to get high quality sound out of them, and was unable to do so. I trust this guy completely, we have been friends for twenty years.

Look to, VPI, Clear Audio, Pro-jest, contemporary Linn. Have a serious look at the VPI Prime.

rsf507
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Kuzma

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artemus_5
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I too would look at the VPI very closely. I've had 2 or 3 of them and was quite satisfied with the sound & service

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