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Help me pick a new turntable

I am looking for opinions on the following turntables. If you have comparisons, that would be great, but mostly I would like to hear your experiences with any of the three. I know they are all very different approaches to turntable design. Thanks in advance.

- Technics SL-1000R
- Clearaudio Innovation wood, either a 9 or 12 inch arm
- Acoustic Signature Hurricane Neo with TA-2000 9 inch arm

nhmanmtb
rsf507
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@nhmanmtb where are you located?

nhmanmtb OP
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Kansas City, MO

rsf507
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Also unless you're been setting up tables/arms/cartridges for a while I'd suggest to use a local dealer. I'm outside of Boston and have a great dealer in NH that does full setups. 

nhmanmtb OP
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I lived in NH for 16 years and know the dealers there well. You are lucky to be close. I also had very good luck with Goodwins for a couple of purchases.

 

I have set up multiple tables and arms, but I  am very happy to let the dealer do that.

elliottbnewcombjr
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I always want a dust cover, removable while playing, you could have a custom one made. Successful repositioning, where does it go during play?

Technics adjustable tonearm base is terrific, it can expand to 2 or 3 arms, so don't make the dust cover too small. I just installed that base for a friend on his SP-15. Impressive.

Technics removable headshell to make single arm more versatile.

Others more impressive looking, first impression, don't know anything else about either.

 

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