Vpi 19mkIV or linn sondek 12

alright people are going to start thinking im bl@#%ing this guy i keep mentioning him so often but check out salvatore's site at http://www.high-endaudio.com/ and click on audio critique. from there you'll see 'recommended components' and you can read his thoughts on turntables, especially the linn vs. vpi.

Thanks for the input. Seems like Linn could be a pain. Looks like Salvatore is for the VPI. Any more opinions on VPI vs. Rega?

Hey Kublakhan, are you bl@#%ing this Salvatore guy or what? :)

Am I mistaken, or is there not a single solid state product among his recommended components?

Oh, and in this price range, what about Basis, Michell and Rega tables? All are supposed to be excellent.

drubin, it is getting ridiculous but i really like this guy's site, what can i say? he does in fact have a 'few' ss pieces listed but you're right, not many.

jsbail, there are lots of oracles for some reason floating around these days for 6-700. i just got one for $600 w/ an alphason arm and for $300 more got a brooks burden upgrade. slap a nice cartridge on there and you have a nice table for 'cheap.' salvatore (oh, jeezus i did it again) has links to japanese denon direct sites (great deals) that will keep you withni your budget easily. - just a thought.