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SME 10 or Aries 3 with SME IV

Hello, I have a new in the box SME IV do I go for an Aries 3 with SME cutout or do I spend the extra dough and get a used SME 10. Keeping in mind the SME is more $$ is it worth the extra coin? I am interested in how quiet one is over the other in particular how they handle surface noise.
nlakoumentas
nlakoumentas OP
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Hey Peterayer, I agree with you that is where I am leaning towards; getting one used between 3500-4000 I love the idea that you unpack it, add oil and a little bit more every year (just a drop) and enjoy the music. Brilliant!!! Imagine how I lived with a Linn for so many years!
sme10
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I think you may want to email these guys; great service and the cheapest I have found!!
http://www.hi-fi-specialist.co.uk/, (they ship all over the world).

With the current economic situation, there are bargains to be had! I saw a sme 10 go for $2000, a few weeks back.
Peterayer has a good point inregards to having an sme arm on an sme TT.
Good luck with whatever you choose.
nlakoumentas OP
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Oh guys one more question regarding the acrylic platter that VPI uses, I suppose over time it discolors and looks horrific? I know I am talking about looks but have seen some Origin Lives with the old acrylic platter and they looked horrific. Is VPI sticking with this platter? There have been lots of criticism over the use of this platter. cheers Nick
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