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

Planar 8 or 10.

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

$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.

 

I have been incrementally building my vinyl rig and for me I'm there:                          Acoustic Signature Triple X -TA1000A 12" Tonearm, Hana Umami Red, Modwright PH9.0X with 1966 Siemens E188CC. I agree the synergy is important with whatever you get. Happy Hunting!

I'm salivating over the Pure Fidelity Harmony, definitely in your price range just not local