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What's next after Clearaudio Concept ?

I have enjoyed my time with this TT. It was my foray into analog.

I am now ready for an upgrade and wanted your kind opinions on what I should look at next that would be significant upgrade.

I am hoping to get a new combination of transparency and richness of sound.

My budget is $3000 for the whole analog frontend. I would prefer an MC cartridge.

Rest of my system:
EAR 843P
Triode TRX-1 Pre-amp
Coincident Dragon Mk II
Vienna Acoustics Haydn

Thank you.
essrand
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
You have a really nice system. I would suggest you look at a used or Demo WTL Amadeus. That should set you back around $2K.
Then with your remaining funds, a cartridge that will mate well w/ your 834P.
prcinka
366 posts
 
I would recommend to try to venture into Garrard 301 Ortofon SPU land.....
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
Garrard 301 with arm and SPU for $3K ? Sign me up!
hevac1
812 posts
 
Since you like the Clearaudio sound, I would look at the Clearaudio Wood or the Innovation Wood that has an upgrade path. Both will accommodate more than one arm too.
vinylmad814
62 posts
 
VPI classic 2, Well Tempered Labs Amadeus GTA or an upgraded model of Clear Audio like the Champion Series or perfromance series.I think Rega has a few within and around your price range also.
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