One more consideration is find a good used LP12 from Linn.
It is a great TT and can be modified forever.
It is a great TT and can be modified forever.
Which turntable should I buy?
Hi all,
In the next few months I'll be looking to spend up to $2500 on a turntable. I'm currently homed in on the VPI Scoutmaster, Nottingham Spacedeck and Thorens TD 850 and am having a hard time deciding between them based on specs and reviews. I have heard none of them yet. Before I make the rounds to the dealers or just pick a good deal, has anyone compared any of these side by side?
Any others I should be considering? This is my first TT since I was a kid. The rest of my system is a Supratek Chenin, Granite Audio 861 monos and Merlin VSM-M. My music tastes are varied but include jazz, electronica, female vocals, indie pop/rock even classical.
Many thanks!
In the next few months I'll be looking to spend up to $2500 on a turntable. I'm currently homed in on the VPI Scoutmaster, Nottingham Spacedeck and Thorens TD 850 and am having a hard time deciding between them based on specs and reviews. I have heard none of them yet. Before I make the rounds to the dealers or just pick a good deal, has anyone compared any of these side by side?
Any others I should be considering? This is my first TT since I was a kid. The rest of my system is a Supratek Chenin, Granite Audio 861 monos and Merlin VSM-M. My music tastes are varied but include jazz, electronica, female vocals, indie pop/rock even classical.
Many thanks!
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When it comes to turntables there is an embarrasmnet of riches these days. What bothers you most? Lack of tempo? Feedback? Are you a tinkerer? Are you like Ron Popeil-set it and forget it? Do you have springy floors and lots of foot traffic? Is this budget for turntable only or will you be needing an entire front end as Raul suggested? Do you need upgradeabilty?Suspension or non suspension? Vaccum hold down? Why don't I introduce you to Shaundra? In addition to having a gorgeous set of legs she is our analogue specialist... Just for fun she'll demo the lovely AVID DIVA at $2500 sans arm. For a picture, See Sterophile Vol 27 No 4 pg 36. Should you be needing an arm and cartrdige, might I suggest the Well Tempered arm with Lyra Helikon. Disclaimer: I own Vpi Aries. I have not heard this Particular Avid. I auditoned a different model in thier line. |
My preference is for speed and dynamics You should definitely check this one out & talk to Kevin on the phone: http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1106581321 *** |
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