5 tables one choice, opinions please

I've had experience with all the tables you listed and would choose the Pro-ject 9.1 hands down. The VPI Scout would be my second choice.

01-05-08: Bobgates said:
"I've had experience with all the tables you listed and would choose the Pro-ject 9.1 hands down. The VPI Scout would be my second choice."

I agree your comparison Bob, but this thread is two-years old. Anyone going with the high end of Pro-ject these days should probably go with the RM10 for just a little more. You gain an even better 10" arm, thicker platter, magnetic repulsion bearing, and the isolation platform (a really important part of the total system) is part of the package. Frankly I wonder how they're selling the 9.1s these days.

I recently bought a Pro-ject RM10/Sumiko Blackbird package for under $2900. If not the top choice in this price range, I think that most would agree that it's in the top three.

Dave

I'm quite happy with the Rega P5 with Rega Exact 2 MM cartridge. I find it neutral, detailed, smooth - everything I like EXCEPT euphonious "bloom". I liken it to my old Shure V15IV from the 70's. It will track and play anything.