Ok. I need the group's opinion again. What is the best turntable, with arm, under $2000 (not including the cartridge, phono preamp, etc)? Part two: best cartridge under $500?
At that price (and most others) I doubt you'll find any kind of consensus. Apples and oranges abound. Do you have any preferences in sound or aesthetics such as fast and clean, warm and rich, simple vs. tweaky?
Music Hall MMF 9.1 Brand new model... Has everything you need, its so new not much info on it, but if I ever heard perfect analog recordings, this seems to do it all, killer all carbon fiber arm as well with perfect ergonomics, not so finicky like many hi end tables... Highly recommend any of the Top ortofon carts. with it as well.. Many others would work just fine too.
Rsasso - if you are in the US call Tom Hills at Hudson Audio in NJ. They are the importer and there is a tiny dealer network in the US. Go to Tom first and he can guide you on the Scheu TTs, arms, etc. and how to obtain them.
www.hudsonaudio.com
These tables are under priced IMO. They play and sound like tables costing much more.
i tend to agree with piedpiper on this one.going to get a lot of opinions on which direction to go.don't forget the used market once you do decide.good luck.
Rega. No, Music Hall. No, Project. No, Scout. No, Technics. No, Basis. No, Piccolo. No, Clearaudio. No, used Thorens. No, Used Lenco. No, Rek-o-kut. No, used Empire. No, Oracle.
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