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VIP, SOTA & Oracle Turntables

Can these turntables from the late 1980's and 1990's be upgraded to more recent standards? I am planning to purchase one of these turntables for use in my audio system. Since I can't afford to purchase new, my plan is to purchase a used turntable and arm for upgrade later when I have extra cash.

My present system consistes of the:

1. Threshold S/300
2. Classe DR-5 pre-amp
3. DAC
4. Parasound 2000 CD transport
5. Upgraded cables and interconnects
6. Mirage M-09 speakers to be upgraded to Maggies 1.6. I presently listen to CD's but really want to begin pulling our some of my classical and jazz albums. All advice will be welcomed. Thanks very much.
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grimace
624 posts
 
I have a twenty year old Sota Star Sapphire with an upgraded platter and I never get tired of using it. Built like a tank; terrific imaging and image solidity; a pleasure to use and own.
sirspeedy
738 posts
 
Sota...by a long shot!!

Great design.Well thought out,as to LP accuracy.Great ownership of the company,who will be around for their customers.

Of course so will the other choices,most likely.Yet,from experience the Sota folks are appreciative of their customers.That should mean something,IMO.

Best regards
hifigary
44 posts
 
Just had a small earthquake in LA while my VPI was playing...never skipped a beat!
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Must agree with Stanwal VPI one of the great American turntables two of my friends have one SUERSCOUTMASTER one HRX Both sound great VPI has wonderful service as well!!
gmorris
351 posts
 
Hello Sirspeedy. Great seeing you post. Hope everything is fine with you.

I owned the SOTA Star Sapphire for over 10 years. It provided very good sound and had ullet proof reliability. Later, I upgraded to the Oracle Delphi MK5 SE. The Oracles are much underrated turntables. Earlier vintages of the Oracles can be upgraded easily. I found the Delphi MK5 more musical and transparent with greater mechanical quietude
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