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Every day I see another turntable recommendation...

After digging into this topic, I am convinced now I need to go a bit higher on this first vinyl set up. I think all in, I am prepared at this point to go up to $5k, for the table alone, not including arm or cartridge.

But frankly, being on this forum is like drinking from an information firehose. I have learned a bunch and yet somehow, I am less convicted than before.

With that in mind, to narrow down the decision, I am want to restrict myself to things I can buy, hear and, if necessary, service locally. My local dealers stock, AMG, AVM, Basis, Clearaudio, Michell, Musichall, Pro-ject, Rega, VPI, so I am likely restricted to those brands. I am certain my view will change by the end of this thread.

saulh
photomax
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I am on a similar quest so will be watching this thread with interest.

I am also considering Dr. Feickert and Gold Note…

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tomic601
12,911 posts
 

$5k table plus $3-5 k arm plus..isolation..plus a solid cart at $2k plus phono, are ya sure you are “ all in “ ?

what else is in your system ?

the good news, your local dealers that carry AMG and Brinkmann are likely to carry good sounding but more affordable tables, etc….

Jim

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tomic601
12,911 posts
 

i see your other thread…now….. 

cd318
2,636 posts
 

Planar 8 or 10.

At the very least you'll have something that can pass for a work of art.

tablejockey
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$5K table ONLY, suggest you're prepared to invest in proper equipment.

That suggest you're gonna be $8-10K deep fully dressed.

Don't skimp on phono stage. $3-5K (used in that range will buy something very nice)will get  a proper model.

Whatever you end up with will be a waste with a budget "value" phono stage.

 

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