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Hi all! I am just about ready to pull the trigger and get some wax spinning. A question I have though before doing so is would the Thorens TD-850 be a good choice if I'm looking to stay neutral "as in very little sonic signature"? I'm thinking it has the capability to not give me the upgrade bug in yrs. to come and can also accommodate and extract out the potentials of good arms & cartridges available.
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jaybo
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thorens is very good, and very neutral. i would however take a look at the oracle paris for sale here on audiogon. if its as mint as it looks, you could spend a lot more and get far less. i have both thorens and oracle tables, and love'em both.
grimace
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I had a Thorens TD-160 Super with a Grace 707 arm for my first table. Easy to set up and easy to use. I've since upgraded but that Thorens was a good place to start. I currently have a Sota, which can be very reasonable used. Also a great, well-built table.

How much is your budget? That would obviously make a big difference in what you buy.
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curio
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Why don't you consider the Technics SL1200?
Cheapo TT but with a good setup becomes fantastic much better than many acclaimed audiophile TT
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