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Looking to get a turntable.

Looking for advice on turntables. Have heard the Sota moonbeam with my speakers on a tube system and while I liked it was trying to go a bit less expensive.

Grew up listening to vinyl and love all the pops and hisses that go with the early recordings. Mostly like blues, jazz, and classic rock but can listen to Frank Sinatra for hours.

Am just starting to understand what makes hi-fi tick and am still learning. I can now actually understand some of the how and whys of electronics.(thanks to my brother).

Grew up in a family that always was into music. My Dad had a pair of Maggies that are still my favorite speakers to this day. Components bought and sold alot so I got to hear alot of systems.

Ok maybe to much info but figured you might all need a little background.

My system;

Coincident Troubadour speakers
Audire Crescendo amp
Superphon revelation pre
Dennon TV 1500RD receiver
TEAC /cdP 1440 CD player(replacing soon after table purchase)

My question is what table(new or used) will enable me to get the most bang for my buck? Am looking at the Rega P1 and can go to demo it before purchase with my own lp's. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Price range in the 400-500 hundred range

Thanks
horsnit
jb0194
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Sufentanil,

I, too, am keeping an open mind about direct drives. While I now have a Roksan Radius 5, a fellow in Germany just today shipped to me a Dual CS-704 semi automatic direct drive he has refurbished. All I need do is attach a US ac plug.

For $341 including shipping, I suspect it'll be a bargain if it arrives as advertised.

I never could afford a higher end Dual in the '70s. It'll be nice to have a classic decades later.

John
horsnit OP
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Thanks Clio09 gonna check out the Web Site
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joelv
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I happen to be selling a Systemdek IIX. PM me if interested? It's a bit more expensive than the thorens but I I think it's a better and better-looking 'table.
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horsnit OP
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I looked to. Had not heard of them but lots of reviews around. Sounds like a great table and great if into rock. Only negative I read was that it is very easily prone to vibrations so many suggested a wall shelf be mounted.
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