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Oracle Delphi vs. ??? fill in the blank.

I really like the look of the delphi, a friend once had one that obviously left an impression on me. But i'm not convinced that it is the right table to get.
I am running a Kenwood "rock" cultured marble/granite plinth table now and dierly want to upgrade.
the rest of my system is I had a Levinson 28 (wife made me sell it... spells divorce for some. ha!) and am looking for one again a or better model 280s perhaps?, and still presently have two counterpoint sa-20 power amps going into a pair of Dynaudio Twynn MTM towers with custom heavy dampening and Solen heptalitz-wire inductors and fast metalized poly capsx-overs and monster internal cables, also a Teac VRDS 6030s tape deck. Synergistic Inouye line conditioner
I even made my own stand from aluminum and 3/4" granite shelves all spiked individually i would show you a pic but i am traveling and don't have one handy. the thing weighs 450pounds! thats without equipment on it!!
blah.blah.blah anyway the reason why i'm here is,
Please help! Any other tables to look at that compare to the oracle? or should I just buy the damb thing! looking $2000-3000 range.
morper
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yioryos
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Sirspeedy70680
Very well said,nice post.
Thanks
George
morper OP
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Thank you all for the info.
I don't know why I ever considered anything buth the Oracle table that i originally sought after...But now, are there dramatic differences between the cronological version that may rank one on top? obviously they should have improved on their product but can a previous model with updated parts surpass the present stunner? And how good of a match is the SME tonearm with the table.
sirspeedy70680e509
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Obviously the SME is a good match.Oracle offers their own,specialized version,of that arm.As long as you can set the suspension (which is not too tough)it is fine. Take a look at the Oracle web page for info.

Best!
qdrone
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I believe the Mark 1 has a AC motor that turns the platter,then they went to DC in Mark 2 for more stability. They then went back to AC for Mark 3 and i don't know what they use now. I do know the platter became heavier with each design and the Bearing housing which holds the spindle became wider from 3 on.
rogar
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I own an Oracle and have never felt the need to upgrade or replace it with any of the newer designs. I also am quite amazed with the air, fantastic midrange, and very tuneful bass that this classic table brings to the party. Timing is natural and decay is tasteful as it fades to black. Mine is fitted with an Ittok LVII and Grado Plat Ref cart.
A very quiet yet robust combination. Good luck deciding on your choice.
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