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McIntosh MT5 or VPI Prime Scout turntable

Greetings Audiogon forum community.

I currently have the VPI prime scout and I’ve enjoyed it for the past four years. I have a Luxman 509X, Isotek Aquarius V5 power conditioner and Wilson Audio Yvette speakers. I am 90% sure I am upgrading to the McIntosh MA12000 integrated amp which will be replacing my Luxman. I am now considering moving away from the VPI turntable and getting the McIntosh MT5. Look forward to any insight you can provide. 

eclumsden
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addman27
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I’ve owned a Mac MT5 for years now and it’s a fantastic machine. The fact that some of it is produced by Clearaudio was a selling point for me. They make some of the best turntables in the world. Accompanied with Mac gear the MT5 is a great addition. I put on an Ortofon Cadenza Black cart and it’s fantastic sounding!

theflattire
196 posts
 

Instead of changing TTs why not try an external phono stage first like an EQ500?

Phono stage can make a big difference.

johnto
1,026 posts
 

Besides a phono stage you may also try changing cartridges. What's your current cartridge.

 

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