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Marantz TT-15S Opinions?

Has anyone heard this new turntable yet? It's made by ClearAudio and there are no reviews yet as of this time (April 26 2006). It's highly rated by one of the big online TT merchants. I wonder if i should go with the tried and true models as opposed to a new model which may be overpriced, or overrated.
ninoe
martykl
3,578 posts
 
At a glance it looks a lot like the clearaudio emotion which sells for $999 with the satisfy arm but no cartridge. Note that the emotion uses a continuous run of wire from clips to phono cable- not sure about the Marantz. If the two are identical twins then the question is whether you like the clearuadio cartridge included with the Marantz at app.$600-$700. BTW, both tables appear to be pretty good value at <$2000 with cartridge.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
its nice and the same as the clear audio. its gonna hold its value a bit better than the emotion because of the marantz badge.
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ninoe OP
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Thanks everyone! I think pairing this with the Lehmann Black Cube, Graham Slee MK V or Trigon Vanguard phono preamps would be a good combo...what do you recommend? ANy other suggestions in this price range? (Budget $2k to $2500)
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