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Time to move on from my old SOTA ?

With a $1500 budget, should I refurbish my vintage gear or update to a modern set-up? HISTORY: In the early 80's, I assembled a SOTA Saphire, Lustre GTS 801 arm and a Dynavector "Ruby" cartridge...I have not used the table for years and it needs to be sent back to SOTA for service and repair. I have been out of the loop for so long... Do I invest my time and money into refurbishing/updating my old set-up or move on to a newer package like the Marantz TT 15S1 with arm and cartidge...ready to go. Moreover, where would I be if I invested my budget into my old gear, how would it compare with what's out there today? Any suggestions/opinions? Thanks for your read...
larseand
clio09
3,360 posts
 
If it is within your budget go up to the Series V.
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headsnappin
295 posts
 
I think Stanwal saw "Ruby" and assumed it was a grace when in fact it is a Dynavetor LOMC with a Ruby cantilever, I had one 20 odd years ago.
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
That was it, my eyes are not what they were. Don't tell Dynavector, they might cut me off as a dealer.
chashas1
596 posts
 
Ditch it! there are far far better tables out there...there are many things from the 80's that were very popular that no longer hold water, that table being one of them. Sorry to sound harsh, but it's how I hear it...you have a nice arm and cartridge, however :)
dmccombs
112 posts
 
I would keep it and upgrade it. If you could add the vacuum system to it, all the better.

If you upgrade it, Kirk at Sota will update the suspension, and lots of other updates that will make the table sound better than it ever has.

The Sota tables provide excellent sound for their price points.
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