turntable recommendation

...the first impression was that Scout can play literally all kinds of music with no compromise to each other. This unit is engineered from more expencive VPIs and has an outstanding detail and precision.

I can realy compare Scout to my Michell Gyro SE. This system sounds faster and more forward although imaging and bass is on my Michell's side -- much better.

I listen to avant-rock, sophisticated electronics, avant-jazz and more underground kind-a stuff so I believe I've found for myself a perfect match.

I've auditioned this turntable at NYH.

Thank you "Sdcampbell". Because that's what I have right now, a Thorens. I have the TD-147. But I am also with Marakanetz when it comes to his turntable suggestions as well.

Mctuff,

Please take the time to audition a Linn LP12. One of these with the Valahlla power supply, an Ittok arm and a modest cartridge (Sumiko Blue Point Special) is a real joy to own and can be bought for a very reasonable cost used.

Happy listening,
Patrick

I agree with Lugnut, the Linn is a fine table, especially with Valhalla and Ittok. I had one for 10 years and enjoyed it very much the entire time I owned it. The Linn is bashed by many who did not appreciate the arrogant behaviour of many Linn salesmen in its early days, but the fact is that it is a very good table and for the "used" prices available today, a very good bargain. It is the table people "love to hate" because for years, it was untouchable and the target of all other turntable manufacturers. So if you disregard all the emotional controversy, the fact remains that it is one of the better tables around, particularly under $2000. None of the low to medium priced Rega tables sound as good as a Linn. I worked at a Linn/Rega dealer and compared them many times. I now own a Teres turntable and it does sound better than my Linn did. With arm and cart, it was $2300. If you can go this high, the Teres is a very good option. If you want to spend the absoulute minimum, a Connoisseur BD2A at about $100 used is probably the best sound for the money spent if you can find one. A nice British belt drive turntable for very low bucks. Not as good as a Rega though, but cheaper.

Hi guys....I'm searching too and would like to know your opinion on sub-$600 turntables. Some models I came across are : MMF-5 , Rega P-3 , Sota Moonbean and Project RM-4.

Thanks for any help.