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New TT for around 2000--- need some advice

Hi all, I'm looking to spend about 2k on table and arm to upgrade from my Rega P25.
I was thinking gof a VPI Mk IV with a Rega arm but I really don't know what else is out there. I have a small room so vibrations are a concern for me and I thought a suspension tt would be the ticket. I have now heard good things about the Teres turntables but haven't investigated it too much....

I was looking for some advice on which tt would be a good option for me. Should I save for an Aries, stick with the mk IV or maybe the Teres or some other company I have yet to hear of. I am looking for an intimate sound with a controlled taut bass and a wide soundstage while retaining the timing thing I think the Rega has going for it. I like my P25 but want to know what the next level is like. Thanks in advance for ANY advice and happy listening!
-Vik
vikkysingh
thsalmon
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Why don't you look into an LP12, the TT design that all others aspire to improve upon, and it's still around after 30 years! For two grand, you could probably get an awesome setup (including cartridge). You also won't have to worry about getting support from a company that will probably be nonexistent within a year or two (except Rega). I'd be surprised if there's any better bang for the buck than the current used LP12 prices.
4yanx
1,576 posts
 
Thsalmon, what companies mentioned here do you suppose will be out of business in a year or two? VPI, Nottinghham, Basis, Sota, Michel? Or am I midreading your post?
vikkysingh OP
154 posts
 
Wow, Thank you all for the advice. I will be stopping over to Deja Vu Audio here in the DC area to check out the Nottingham tables. I hear the owner there is a real fan of analog and is of great help. Its nice to see that there are so many others who have been in my shoes.
As a summary I think I've heard
Nottingham Spacedeck
Teres 135
used P9
and from VPI the Aries and mk iv

This makes things tougher but in the end I theoretically should have made the perfect decision based on all th quality products out there. I ask anyone who has anything else to add to chime in as I think this thread may be helpful to more than just little old me.All the best
-Vik
vikkysingh OP
154 posts
 
I actually wa told by my local VPI dealer to go with the mk iv since I have such a small room and wooden floor. I would be placing any table on top of my Salamander rack. Wouldn't airborne sound be enough to audibly effect on my sound? If not than it open up the possibilty of a Aries table and all the others mentioned...
tagyerit
73 posts
 
just a thought:
having vta easily adjustable while listening to an lp is a great advantage I've found with my aries/jmw 10. I am able to quickly find "the sweeet spot" and often find that by doing so, records that were just ok (or worse) on my p25 are very good sonically on my aires, irregardless of cart.
This is the best setup I've had, but I have not had a Teres or Nottingham.
I do know that I would not recommend that someone spend this kind of $ unless the vta is easy to use (if this can be added to tt's after purchasing than that would level the playing field for me).

do any other tables/arms allow for this at the price of the aires/10; and is this an add-on opttion for any?
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