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Analog system

Please recommend an Anolog System (Turntable, tonearm, cartridge, phono preamp, phono cable and vibration controls...). My budget is around $20K.
I do appreciate for your time in advance.
oanhu
cmo
471 posts
 
VPI Aries JMW 10.5, Grado Statement, ARC Ref. phono, Nordost or Hovland anolog interconnects. Great rig that should leave you room for some records.
jtinn
1,124 posts
 
If you find some of the equipment on the used market, you can do it:

SME Model 20/2a (come with IV.Vi tonearm)
van Den hul Colibri XCP cartridge
Manley Steelhead
Nordost Quattro Fil Phono Cable

The suspension on the SME should not need additional vibration control. This setup would be extremely tough to beat at any price.
fcrowder
191 posts
 
I think that Jtinn is right on the money except would suggest that you substitute a Lyra Titan for the Colibri.
twl
3,251 posts
 
All of the above are good suggestions. I might add that if you want similar performance capability, but want to spend less money, the Teres 255 or 265 would be a good choice, and the Origin Live Illustrious Signature tonearm was just reviewed on this site by a guy that said he felt it was significantly better than either his SME V or his Graham. For the cartridge I would suggest the Shelter 901, and an Aesthetix IO Signature for the phono section. This would be tough to beat at any price also, but costs less than alot of other combos.
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