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Looking for Turntable Reccomendations

I'm looking for  and unpopulated Turntable reccomendations to pair with some of my existing analogue components. I currently own a Sutherland 20/20 phono amp with LPS. I also have an Origin Live Zepher 12" Tone Arm and a SoundSmith MMMC* Cartridge (Factory Upgraded). All very nice components, but I would prefer not to break the bank on plinth and platter. New or Used inputs!

Most of my listening is Jazz, R&B. 

System-

SS Class A Mono Amps / PreAmp Tube / Efficent 3 way Speakers, Flanked by Duel Subs.

Thank you in Advance

 

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mijostyn
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The 12" arm is the sticking point. The Kuzma Stabi R is the least expensive new turntable I can think of that will take a 12" arm. Some of the Clearaudios may be able to take a 12" arm. Many of us would tell you to get rid of the 12" arm because we think that 9 and 10" arm perform better. It would also open up a lot more options. I would never recommend an old idler wheel turntable on a custom plinth. 

elliottbnewcombjr
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This is new, free shipping, 30 day money back

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa8g20-origin-live-calypso-mk4-turntable-free-shipping-30-day-money-back-guarantee-turntables

Says you tell them which mount for their 9.5" or 12" long arm when ordering (you might order a 12" plate mounted and a 9" loose plate.

Ask if it can be made to fit your specific tonearm, I don't see why not. (I'd just ask for an oval slot _____ mm wide).

One issue for me is a dust cover. This design allows a 'smaller than huge' custom dust cover if desired

 

elliottbnewcombjr
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I helped a friend buy/install/add two micro seiki 505 arms to one of these Luxman PD444. I know all about them after that, highly recommend them.

Continuous rear track with two sliding tonearm mounts

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It would fit your existing long tonearm on the rear left, and another 9" arm (now or future) on the right side.

 

A real beauty, very nice design solution for nearly any arm length. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/314355073356?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=a2b8d166-5284-11ee-bc98-333238353734

new feet would be easy.

 

elliottbnewcombjr
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comes with a dust cover

https://www.ebay.com/itm/195207470272?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=47997016-5288-11ee-873e-333238353734

If it includes two arms, you could sell one

 

elliottbnewcombjr
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Thorens TD125, custom wide plinth for long arm

https://reverb.com/item/67536311-vintage-thorens-td-125-long-base-turntable-bokrand-tonearm-ortofon-bronze

Steve at VAS has several TD125's, loves them, I had my woodworker make new plinths (for 9" arm versions)

A new black tonearm board for a specific arm is easy.

I had the Thorens TD124, loved it.

 

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