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First Turntable Advice

Looking to dip my toes in with vinyl. Would prefer something easy to set-up/use, that gets me a good introduction to vinyl. At this point I have considered the Rega RP6, Clearaudio Concept, and VPI Scout 1.1. Any thoughts on these tables or any others I should be considering? I don't think I'll be able to audition them locally, so any input is appreciated.
My system is McIntosh C2300/MC352, B&W804D's, Luxman DA-06, MacBook Pro.
aubadge
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stringreen
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The VPI is designed so you can upgrade it for even better performance. The other turntables are not so designed.
wolf_garcia
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I still get put off by Rega's unadjustable VTA...shims...cover won't close with taller cartridges...meh...I get what Rega's design idea is, and otherwise think the P6 is very appealing, but I want VTA easily tweaked with any cart I stick on the thing...so no to Rega.
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yogiboy
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Check out the SOTA tables!
griffithds
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Theo,

I agree with Stringreen. Get a table that you can upgrade when the time comes. Far cheaper than trying to sell your old table to buy another one. Also, VTA adjustment is a must have. You stated easy to set-up. Well shimming cartridges is not for the faint of heart. This would rule out Rega's!
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essrand
297 posts
 
I started with a Clear audio Concept, and then moved to an Rega RP6.

For a beginner I loved it. It does all the important things well. No VTA adjustments is actually great for me.

Its very musical and rich

Am now moving to a Rega RP8.
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