Rega or VPI

In that case ;), let me recommend a JA Michell Tecnodec. Brand at $1295 set up with an RB250 using the very cool Michell Teconweight and VTA adjuster. Easy to set up; upgrades available. DC motor is the same as the Gyrodec's ;)

One has to be very careful with AC generators. Most of them are VERY bad and don't generate "clean" power they claim they do. Just look at their output on oscilloscope. I did, and will never recommend one unless I really hate person I am recommending it to...
Aftermarket power supplies for DC motors are not much better. If I was looking for one I would go with company that actually understands what it is doing.

I decided to wait until I could swing a VPI Scout or a HW19. Thanks for helping with my decision. Someday I hope I will be as knowledgeable as you all, but probably by then my hearing will be gone.

Happy Friday

Jeff

Jeff, if you hang around here too much your mind will be gone long before your hearing!

Enjoy the hunt and come back and tell us how you like the new TT.

The one thing about the Vpi HW19 jr that suprised me the most over the MMF7 that I had, was the fact that the record clamp was actually usefull. Using no mat at all with the Vpi, the clamp actually does secure the LP to the platter. It is a solid connection and works really well. I tried many different mats with my MMF7 and never got it right. With the Vpi there is no need. Just keep the platter clean though.