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Oracle Delphi vs Linn Sondek vs VPI Scout

I am wanting to buy a good turntable. I am considering 2 older tables, the Linn Sondel LP12 and the Oracle Delphi MKI or MKII. As well, I am looking at a newer VPI Scout. All can be had for about the same price. The Oracle and Linn are both between 10 and 20 years old while the Scout is only 1 or 2.

What is the better sounding unit? Which table should I purchase? What should I be concerned about with respect to each of these tables?

I appreciate all opinions.

Cheers,

Michael
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76doublebass
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I have a VPI MK3 with a Morch UP-4 Arm,and with the money saved bought a Grado Reference The Refererence Phono Cartridge.I'm spinning vinyl like mad and enjoy the sound of the rig.Next year I can buy the Aries 2 platter for the table and get the SDS and eventually the outer ring clamp.
As you can tell with a little research you can get big bangs for your buck.I paid a little high for my table with arm,But at $1,100.00 with the Morch arm included I couldn't pass it up.
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mmarshall OP
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Has anyone compared the Oracle or Sondek directly with any of the tables from VPI? What I am hearing so far is that VPIs are easier to set up. I don't mind tinkering a little bit with the setup if it results in better sound. However, if the VPI is easy to setup and there is no noticeable difference in sound, the decision seems easy - VPI all the way.

Any comments?
narrod
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I thought I answered your question. I own Oracle, Linn and VPI. They are all very good to great. Buy the VPI.
pauly
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Do not limit yourself to only those three tables - plenty others out there.

That said, of the 3 you mention the scout is the way to go. If you are an avid tinkerer and tweaker, the Oracle may suit you. If you wear bell bottoms and rock like it is 1979, go Linn (in other words, dont!)
robm321
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VPI without a doubt, not that the others aren't good, but...
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