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Turntable choice

Looking at either a used VPI (Classic I) or something like a Music Hall 9.1 and Pro-ject 10.1. How would you rate them against each other. Is any one head and shoulders above the rest? The Music Hall is very reasonable and is cheaper but not sure is it is comparable. I might be able to spend the extra $ on a better cartridge. Thanks.
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mattmiller
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If it was me...I would choose hands down the VPI! And I'm not going to say why because it would be un polite to elaborate. The VPI is the table trust me.
bpoletti
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The VPI, even used, offers a great value. The Classic is a very good table and VPI's product support is legendary.
bpoletti
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Though some people don't care for them, Audio Technica offers a line up of very good cartridges at exceptional prices (for their performance).
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roscoeiii
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Of those, I think VPI has the better reputation and number of fans, but turntable preferences, very like speakers, can be a very personal experience. More than the electronics in my experience.

I'd try to listen to both (and others in that price range) to get an idea of what sonic signature works best for you. I personally have really enjoyed the VPI Classic sound, but after a short time with an HW-19 ended up with a Well Tempered Amadeus, which has since been replaced by a Townshend Rock 7.
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