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New to the black plates- looking for TT at 3K

Hi All,

JUst to give the general picture :
I just started to build my system from scratch,well almost...The JBL L300 are here to stay .
I sold my all my sources and amp(Transport,DAC and my old Thorense 160).
My Amps are almost done - based on 211 tube to 845 power.
I heard some DACS but i decided theres many options and i understand it will be better to wait till 2011 for new DAC.
So i decided to take dust out of my vinyls collection.

My budget stands about 3k$ - Inlcuding eveything(exculding phonostage which i take it for it later).
I assume i can get better tt for this money in the second hand market but not sure which one .

I really loved Michell's design but heard there are more audiophile at the same price rate.

Looking for good TT that can play all around music with charms but still accurate and dynamic (can i exepct it to sound at least as very good CD?)

Thanks!
avico
shay123
72 posts
 
The only problem with the VPI classic is that like my SOTA, it weighs a ton and is hard to move around. For the same price or lower I would recommend a used Linn or the newer AR table with the stock arm or no arm so u can mount the arm of your choice. These are much more portable and easier to move around sound great and best of all cost less. PS For the best sounding used arm I would recommmend a tangent tracking arm. My favorite is the souther sla 3 and the clearaudio version which is also excellent. They will sound better than the pivoted arms. Shay
manitunc
795 posts
 
If you are looking for something compact, try a Townshend Rock 3. this is a very compact turntable, heavier than it looks with superb sound quality and can be purchased used with arm and decent cartridge for well under your budget.
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stringreen
6,399 posts
 
I also recommend a VPI Classic..nothing else is that good for that money with such valuable manufacturer's support.
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