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What is a good analog rig for me?

I have a very good digital front end with a EMC-1 UP and a Sony SCD-1. What would be a good rig for me that would surpass my digital one? My price point is $3000.00 to $5000.00 for everthing except a cleaning machine and cleaning supplies. That price should include a phono pre-amp.
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edwardtu
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nrchy
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If I were spending the money, I would be looking at used stuff. You haven't specified so this might not help. I would get a Sota Cosmos table with an SME IV arm and a SHelter 901 or as was recently recommended maybe a vdH DDT cartridge.

I would look for a Pass Labs Xono phono stage, also used. This should be doable in the price range you mentioned.

The Teres tables have also tempted me lately and would be worth investigating.

Good luck.
steelhead
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I will "amen" nrchy recommendations. I own the SCD 777ES and the SOTA sapphire with vintage FR arm more than matches it. A Cosmos should be a big step up!!!

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