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Turntable recommendations under $1500

I have a Pro-ject 6.9 table with a Shelter 501 Mk11 cartridge. Pretty happy with the sound, but not with the pronounced motor noise. Table is mounted on brackets on a wall, so I'm not mistaking acoustic feedback for motor rumble. Anybody got any suggestions for something that sounds at least comparable but without the motor noise? Thanks!
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adam18
670 posts
 
If you're looking for a new cartridge, as well, within your $ 1500 budget........a great package to consider would be the Rega P3-24/ TT-PSU/ Exact 2. It should sound mighty sweet, with no appreciable motor noise. I suggest you check the archived forums. There are many very well written threads on this topic. Good Luck and Happy Listening !!
tobias
1,534 posts
 
I'd want to hear a Scheu Cello.
nick_sr
263 posts
 
Three Technics SL-1200s or only one with a tone arm upgrade.
pkubica
134 posts
 
There are a couple nice Rega P5's currently listed in the classified, all under your price point. I've been down the road with the Pro-Ject tables and really like the Rega. No messing around... just good sound!
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
8-26-09: Nick_sr
Three Technics SL-1200s or only one with a tone arm upgrade.
For a review of an SL1200 fitted with a SME 309, download ToneAudio Magazine issue #22 here, and go to the review on page 15, "The Journeyman Audiophile: TakingThe Technics SL-1200 to the Max," where publisher/reviewer Jeff Dorgay concludes:
I can't think of a more musically revealing turntable for this kind of money and I've heard most of them.... The Sound HiFi modded Technics SL-1200 gets my highest recommendation, and you can plan on seeing it around here for a long time as my reference table at this price point.
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