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Best turntable under $4000

I am looking to take the next step in my analog journey. I currently am using a Fluance RT85 with ortofon 2m blue. I have a Rogue Audio cronus magnum iii. I am running them with Kef 104/2 's. Fluance seems to get alot of hate on here. I was considering a cartridge upgrade but I am hesitant to upgrade more then the cost of the table. I don't hear much background noise and like the sound. I guess I am wondering if I don't know I hear noise because I have not heard a turntable that eliminates that noise? When I went from my Onkyo to my Rogue Sphinx iii I realized I had been missing a whole lot of sound. Then I ditched my rebuilt EPI M150's and heard hidden instruments in tracks I have listened to for years. I am looking for that in a turntable upgrade.  Apperance is important. I have interest in the following:

Clear Audio Concept Wood w/ maestro v2

Mofi fender precisiondeck w/ mastertracker

Stretching my budget is:

Dr. Feikert Volare no cartridge

Gold Note Pianosa no cartridge

These take me out of my budget once I get a cartridge

Any other reccomendations 

I will miss the autostart function for those buzzed listening nights. I would like the 4k to include a cartridge. Any opinions are welcome. Anyone think I should say screw the "rules" and get an Ortofon black?

 

Thank you in advance

cpdkee
elliottbnewcombjr
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lewm,

OP is and has been non-communicative. Never even answered simple questions early in the thread.

As I said, I always imagine other people following the threads with TT interest, but different budgets, objectives.

And, despite a $4,000. budget, many less costly TT's are very good choices for some.

Add that I'm retired, have the time and it's fun looking every day for new listings, finding TT's I never knew existed, ...

Also, I always hope other members might chime in on a model I find/post.

I'm off to see new listings, primarily USA and Canada which has a strong Audiophile community.

elliottbnewcombjr
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this would scare me when new, a real risk used, but, for unique features:

The Accutrac 4000 features a computerized control panel, a'seeing" cartridge with infra-red electro optics, a "hands-off" tone arm, electronically controlled direct drive motor, a cordless remote transmitter. LED indicator receiver and integrated circuitry to eliminate cumbersome mechanical parts. The Accutrac 4000 combines the latest breakthroughs in MOS computer circuitry and the latest advancements in direct drive technology to create the State-of -the-Art for direct drive turntables.

 

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my 2012 Volvo C70 hard top convertible mechanism was a bit concern. I wanted a convertible, a decent back seat, and room for a wheelchair in the trunk to take my mother hither and thither (she just turned 100!)

I took the risk, so far lucky.

 

 

elliottbnewcombjr
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I showed one of these in bad shape earlier, this one is in decent shape. Repeat: I set one up for my friend (also met here),they are surprisingly solid and sound darn good. Automatic or Manual.

A decent start for someone jumping in to vinyl.

It does need someone who can make adjustments, the manual is available and clear to follow if handy.

 

Mounting cartridges for these far easier than pivoted arms. 

 

elliottbnewcombjr
5,515 posts
 

Nakamichi Dragon TT, never knew it existed

 

 

 

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pindac
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@elliottbnewcombjr You Stated the following 

"As I said, I always imagine other people following the threads with TT interest, but different budgets, objectives".

"Add that I'm retired, have the time and it's fun looking every day for new listings, finding TT's I never knew existed".

In response to your first statement, I am 100% with you, there are thousands of individuals looking in that do not post, always best to think of how a content provided might be of use to the broader community.

As for the second statement, the Link should speak for itself.

 

Enjoy.

 

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