Again, thanks for all of the very helpful information! I was able to speak with the dealer I am working with about the Nottingham Space Deck - specifically about the Space arm vs. the RB700 arm. He did state the Space arm will work equally well with the Shelter cartridge. He was leaning me toward the RB700 arm due to upgradability down the road, as I had mentioned perhaps the Koestu Black as a possible "destination" after the Shelter. Apparently the Space arm may "limit" cartridge choices to Shelter's, Lyra's, Van den Hul's (all excellent choices as well) - however other cartridge lines such as the Koetsu's will require the compliance, etc. of the RB700. It was also pointed out both arms, the Space & RB700 are at similar price points, he was just suggesting to go with the arm that enables you for future upgrades without more hassle down the road. All in all, it seemed very logical, that is of course if the RB700 does perform as well as the Space arm with the Shelter until- and if there is an upgrade to a Koetsu down the road.
Spacedeck compared with Gyrodec SE
I am currently using a Music Hall MMF-7 with stock Eroica MC cartridge and am looking to upgrade my analog rig. I believe I have narrowed down my search between the following, and would like input from any that have had experience with these tables. I am looking to start with either table configured as described while considering a cartridge upgrade down the road.
Michell Gyrodec SE w/ Rega 300 tonearm
Nottingham SpaceDeck w/ Space tonearm
phono cartridge at this time would lean toward Dynavector Karat 17D2 MkII mated with the Dynavector P-75 phono amp with both table/arm combinations. If there is a reason this would not be recommended, please let me know as well.
I am leaning toward the Dynavector cartridge with their phono amp, as I have been informed it is a strong performance/price ratio. I would be looking for suggestions on cartridge upgrades down the road. At this point I am trying to determine which table & arm will give me the most performance for the price, as well as performance with upgraded cartridge down the road.
Thank you for your help.
Michell Gyrodec SE w/ Rega 300 tonearm
Nottingham SpaceDeck w/ Space tonearm
phono cartridge at this time would lean toward Dynavector Karat 17D2 MkII mated with the Dynavector P-75 phono amp with both table/arm combinations. If there is a reason this would not be recommended, please let me know as well.
I am leaning toward the Dynavector cartridge with their phono amp, as I have been informed it is a strong performance/price ratio. I would be looking for suggestions on cartridge upgrades down the road. At this point I am trying to determine which table & arm will give me the most performance for the price, as well as performance with upgraded cartridge down the road.
Thank you for your help.
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