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Project TT this way or Project TT that way

Hello All,

I am at wits end as to what to do. I really wish you can demo stuff at home for a week with what ever config you want but as you know we don’t live in a perfect world so lets move on.

Maybe some of you can provide some insight and or hypothesis comparison on the following TT Setups. Keep in mind Budget is 1500 for a new TT but I am starting with these scenarios.

Project 2 Xperience Classic with stock Sumiko Blue Point 2

or

Project Xpression 3 with an Ortofon 2M Black

I am not completely attached to Project but this will be my last source upgrade for a very long time and 1500 is all I want to spend.
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inna
7,385 posts
 
I went from Xpression to Nottingham Spacedeck/Spacearm. It was $1300 used. In any case, I would get a better table/arm and more modest cartridge than the other way around.
Ortofon black costs almost as much as Xpression. Cartridge is easier to upgrade unless we are talking very expensive cartridges.
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srwooten
694 posts
 
Get a used TT from a long time 'Gonner w/great feedback. You'll get a lot more bang for your buck, and good TT's have a long life.
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wilson667
93 posts
 
If you are just comparing the two Pro-ject tables go with the 2 Xperience Classic it is hands down the better of the two.
samhar
1,048 posts
 
Inna's advice is very good, get a better table with modest cart and upgrade cart later.
bumboola
17 posts
 
Between those two I would get the Xperience Classic, it's a better table with a superior arm. A certain online store (not sure if I'm allowed to give the name) has all three finishes for $1199 right now, there is also a 10% off code you can use - PM me for details.
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