I heard the clearaudio's next to the SME 10. I Liked the sme better, blacker background, more dynamics, stonger bass foundation. Then I bought the sme 20 with iv.vi arm. The 20 is a order or magnitude quieter. The better arm helps really in all areas. The only weakpoint is you'll need to buy a better arm cable to keep up with the table. I'm using the Graham ic50 right now-it's reasonable and pretty good. I'd like to try the hovland cable next.
Best table & arm combo for $10K
After many years of being away from vinyl I am jumping back in feet first. The number of wonderful choices is overwhelming. Comparing all these tables would be next to impossible. So I would appreciate any feedback from both good and bad experiences. I have set a budget of around $10,000 or less for the table and arm.
Considerations -in no particular order
Clearaudio Maximum Solution with Graham 2.2
VPI TNT HR-X with JMW 12.5
SME 10 with matching arm
SME 20 with IV.Vi arm
Basis 2500 (vacuum) with Graham 2.2
Basis Debut MKV (no vacuum) Graham 2.2
Teres 255 with Graham 2.2 –interesting DYI table
Sota Cosmos (vacuum) with Graham 2.2
Kuzma Stabi Reference with Graham 2.2
Schue Premier MKII 80 MM Platter with Graham 2.2
Thanks
trans_lux
Considerations -in no particular order
Clearaudio Maximum Solution with Graham 2.2
VPI TNT HR-X with JMW 12.5
SME 10 with matching arm
SME 20 with IV.Vi arm
Basis 2500 (vacuum) with Graham 2.2
Basis Debut MKV (no vacuum) Graham 2.2
Teres 255 with Graham 2.2 –interesting DYI table
Sota Cosmos (vacuum) with Graham 2.2
Kuzma Stabi Reference with Graham 2.2
Schue Premier MKII 80 MM Platter with Graham 2.2
Thanks
trans_lux
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