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suggestions for turntable set up around $6,000.

Wow! I just went to a friends house and heard a good turntable for the first time. I think it is time to take out some old albums and get a turntable. I have a Electrocompaniet cd player but the table sure sounded nice. I am looking into Shelter cartriges, and possibly a VPI turntable, and purchasing through AG will most likely be the path followed. Would like to hear some pros and cons of tables,etc. Concerns would maintance on certain cartriges, durability of all componets. I have a Atma-sphere mp1 preamp and a ma2 amp, Ralph at Atma-sphers said it is a great phono stage and should not have a problem with most mc cartriges. I JUST WANT TO DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME the 6k figure is not carved in stone but with all audio there must be some budget, at least for me. I also would like a table that looks as good as it sounds, all info. is really appreciated.
eralff
twl
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I also suggest the Teres 255, and a OL Illustrious tonearm and a Shelter 501 or 901.

For reasons that have often been discussed on this forum in the past, I still don't think that a VPI tonearm is a good match for the Shelter cartridges. Others may argue, but I'm sticking to my guns on this one.
mitchchavis
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Check out the latest Absolute Sound for a review on the Well Tempered Labs Reference table. This is a great table that competes with much more expensive ones. It's a little tricky to set up but once that's done it's very easy to fine tune the table.
eralff OP
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I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO FIND A USED TABLE AT A FAIR PRICE. THE 255 LOOKS GREAT SO DOES THE VPI TNT. THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE ANY FOR SALE ON AG EXCEPT NEW, I ALSO WANTED TO KNOW IF TH SHELTER 901 IS A GREAT CARTRIAGE TO REALLY PICK UP ALL DETAIL ON A ALBUM THAT MY CD PLAYER IS MISSING. MY MAIN LISTENING IS JAZZ.
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rockinroni
287 posts
 
It seems you want a more detailed answer ok
The items Twl and I suggested will be the best value in analog and blow any cd, sacd, whatever digital, at any price no Competition. You will not find any used Teres tables. If you buy one you will keep it for life, as is everyone else that gets one.
This is from their site;
"Currently the 265 is sold out. More model 265 turntables are being produced for delivery in July. Due to high demand it is likely that the July production run of will sell out before delivery. Deposits are being accepted to reserve turntables. The model 265 is only available in Cocobolo."

This is for a, Price: $3700 Turntable WHY? because they will kick the crap out of anything in its price range.

THE 255 is a super bargen at is asking price.
I suggest you buy a new Turntable,A Turntable is something tricky to buy used,as is a cartridge.

about the Shelter
did you look at this;
some light reading
http://www.high-endaudio.com/rec.html#List

If you have 6k to spend on a Analog rig ,its a no brainier
ask TWL. Do some looking around this site and you will find out.

Good luck, The components TWL and I suggested, IS how to do it right the first time.
I know you will be happy whatever you decide to buy.
Analog rules
Ron
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
In your budget range, you must audition the VPI TNT Mk V, probably with a VPI JMW 10.5 or 12.5 arm. It is a superb turntable/tonearm combo that competes very well against models costing twice as much.
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