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VPI traveller vs Project rm5.1 vs second hand VPI?

I'm building my Hifi system and have decided to go with a turntable source. Im looking to spend around $1000 - 1500 and the choices are bewildering. So far VPI seems to have the best reputation (atleast on the net). I'm willing to get a second hand system but am leery about have to tinker too much with it. I would really prefer something I could start playing and enjoy with minimum fuss. Any help or input would be greatly appreciated. Please help this newbie out...I've already bought my first LP and I don't even have a TT yet!

Thanks in advance.
Arjun
PS: I am also looking into amps (around $500) and speakers (< $1000) that would match the TT, any ideas? I would probably buy both second hand to keep costs down and still get a decent enough system.
arjundas
arjundas OP
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Thanks so much for your input. My plans have changed as I couldn't find anything salvageable at my in laws. I've started a new thread asking for recs on building a complete system for $5k.

Once again I appreciate all your help.
Arjun
sbrownnw
716 posts
 
@zenblaster, your last post on 2/6 sounds similar to what I heard in my following thread (the 12/30 post specifically), but I could be wrong.

traveler vs xpression III
zenblaster
504 posts
 
You had a much more detailed review of the Traveler, but I think we can both agree that it is a pretty solid turntable that really sounds good.
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