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Where to next? From LP12 to what 3-4000 TT?

I am seriously thinking of selling or trading my LP12. It is a great sounding table, but really don't want to invest the time and effort in setting it up whenever it needs to be tweeked. I want a TT that sounds as good or close and really am hoping to get in for less thatn 4000 including arm. As mentioned this has been a great sounding table, but I really don't like the fact that I have to take it to a dealer for setup. I had a P25 before and it was so simplistic that I miss those days. Thinking Clear Audio, VPI, Thorens, or Rega P9. But looking for suggestions.
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tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
Bluenote Bellavista (canadianguy/Audio Eden)$1200 and an OL arm.Great combo and should meet your $3K mark.
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theo OP
2,690 posts
 
Thanks I was always under the impression that linear arms are difficult to maintain tracking on? I think they make the most sense since albums are cut that way.
clio09
3,355 posts
 
I am not sure if all linear tracking tables are created equal. On mine though all I have to do is set the VTF. No worries about alignment, anti-skating, or VTA. Tracking is more accurate from what I've been told than non-linear tracking set-ups.
sounds_real_audio
1,013 posts
 
There are a couple of Sota Sapphire tables use on agon. Grab one. Perhaps with the vacuum pump, and put a good arm on it. I have a customer with a Wilson benesch carbon fiber arm. You can send those to the people at Sota and they will drill the arm board and even upgrade what ever needs upgrading. I had a Sapphire with an SME V. Wish I had it back. Really gets a grip on the Cartridge.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
used vpi, purchased locally.
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