For that money, check out the Bergmann turntables. Modi or Galder models. They perform superbly. Several options for cartridges. Their linear tracking arms are excellent. Make sure you get a good tube phono preamp. The combination of a Bergmann and good phono preamp will result in a lifetime of beautiful listening. You’ll be amazed how good new and old vinyl can sound.
Advice for a new analog system
Hello everyone and thank you in advance for your advice.
I have made the decision to venture into the magical world of vinyl.
I was considering a VPI Avenger Direct (round 34K) turntable and CJ or Audio Research phono preamps.
As a cartridge I have in mind the Clearaudio Davinci.
I have been doing some research on Agon and apparently there are a lot of users who don't like VPI and considering the investment in the turntable I imagine there must be many options.
I prefer the short cut of a single investment for life.
My system is Mc C1100, mc 1.25Kw and Dynaudio Evidence Platinum speakers.
What turntable and system would you recommend, I appreciate your advice.
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The OP is not a New Driver, still in their Teen Years, wanting to spend 20K+ on their first owned vehicle. Advice will always be to get a bit of experience under the belt with a Fender Bender/ Older Vehicle. The OP has obviously found a place where spending a substantial monies is a option, and is not wanting to have a continued experience of Building the Vinyl Source and Ancillaries, there is enough in the kitty to achieve their end game set up between $5K - $65K, where the spend starts and cuts off is the OP's choice, they are adult and know what they would like to achieve. Gathering a Broader Knowledge before a Spend is no bad thing, and this is seemingly where the OP has placed themselves. |
@fatdaddy2 Yes I have audiophile friends and I have certainly gone to them for advice, I have no need to impress anyone I am just looking for the best system the budget that I have determined can buy. I am convinced that fools learn from their mistakes and wise men learn from experience, (that doesn't mean I won't make mistakes, I just want to minimize the possibility) in that sense the more experience I can learn from others the better, I believe this is one of the main objectives of this forum and I appreciate the time and selflessness of the participants in contributing selflessly in my personal project. @pindac You got it right. |
A thing to keep in mind w/ turntables & most hifi equipment, there are good & not do good examples of just about every design & school of thought. Direct drive, belt drive, massive platters, suspended plinths,etc. There’s lots of opinions on all of this ad Infinitum. If you want a really good turntable / arm combo that in my experience is trouble free & essentially set & forget, try a model from Basis. Handmade in NH for many years, sound excellent w/ rock solid, high precision build quality. Find a dealer, go listen hopefully w/ at least the speakers you have ( & hopefully similar amps too) & choose a cartridge that sounds good to you, no need to speed a fortune on it, maybe the Hana Umami Red or something similarly priced (around $4K) w/ a good phono amp probably about that price. Any dealer that’s sells Basis should also carry quality ancillary stuff. Have them set it up ( tricky for the inexperienced bit Basis offers very clear, step by step videos to do so).
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