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Seeking Opinions on Clearaudio and VPI Turntables

Just want to ask opinions on these two tables in the $2,000 to $3000 range the sonic differences assuming the both tables use the same cart.

For VPI, its either the Scout or the Aries 3 vs the Clearaudio Champion Level 1 or Level 2 (stretch).

Arm would be the JMW vs the Unify or Emotion arm.

Based on my short research, vpi character is dark vs the more lively detailed sounding clearaudio.

Anyhow, some comments from users would be highly appreciated.
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lenbloom63
12 posts
 
Thanks so much. Have you heard anything about the new Marantz TT-151 table made by Clearaudio? It sells for $1.6K-$1.8K depending on the dealer. Clearaudio uses an $800 cartridge on the unit, which I'm told (I haven't seen the deck here in Fla.) that it is essentially the Emotion model with different feet. Any additional thoughts? I started with the Rega P3 and now I have jumped somewhat in price with the Emotion, etc.

Thanks again.

Len
maineiac
649 posts
 
I got the Champion with Satisfy arm and Benz Glider cartridge. I think I would rather get a clearaudio rather than the marantz, seems cleaner. Clearaudio has some good package deals that include table, arm, cart, and acrylic cover.
lenbloom63
12 posts
 
I'm holding onto the Emotion @$1K as a first choice but someone has suggested I also consider the Thorens 295 MKlV at $999 with AT-98E cart. Any thoughts?

Thanks.

Len
readster
241 posts
 
I just bought an emotion, and i think it is a great sounding table, i was amazed how good it sounded right out of the box, with the aurum classic, you won't be disapointed if you go with the clearaudio.
lenbloom63
12 posts
 
Can anyone suggest which one of the above systems will work best to enhance the sound quality coming from two small speakers in my 52" Pioneer Elite TV? Picture quality on the Pioneer is fine, but the sound quality of human dialogue in ads or dramas, etc., is muddled and very, very unclear.

Len Bloom
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