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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
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solypsa
462 posts
 

Technics 80s low tech? Might want to reconsider what late 70s and early 80s tech was to turntable development and Technics role in that. Not to mention what they do now.

There are tables I prefer in the sub $10k zone tho...

chorus
976 posts
 

I totally agree with your feelings about visual impressions.

There are certain brands of speakers I deliberately avoid listening

to for fear I may like the sound. Super

Blingy looking brands of gear are also a turn off for me. 

If something strikes you as cheap looking, keep looking!

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jerryg123
3,429 posts
 

VPI, Clearaudio, SOTA, Origin…..

I really like Clearaudio, Ovation that is in my system now. 

ebm
9,311 posts
 

TW ACUSTIC great tables.

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russ69
3,511 posts
 

I'm with you there. They look like a good DJ table but they just don't light my fuse. I don't know if they can play with the big boys or not but my TT has to be good sounding and aesthetically pleasing.

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