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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
essrand OP
297 posts
 
What do you guys think about a Nottingham Hyperspace.

Can get my hands on a mint condition one for around $2800, but the kicker is that it does not come with a tone arm, which might be a grand more.

That extra grand is giving me a pause. But have heard so many good things about the hyperspace.
dave_72
1,399 posts
 
Try the Clearaudio Ovation as well.
sonicbeauty
324 posts
 
What's next after Clearaudio Concept ?

Try this:

Take your significant other to a nice dinner with wine.

Then take a drink or two once you return home, you know some nice Mr.Daniels or other likeable juice.

Then put on your favorite record on your Concept.

It should sound as good if not better than your planned upgrade.

Try it ;)
essrand OP
297 posts
 
Sonicbeauty, ha ha yes, you are right, it will sound far better.
I will take your suggestion whether I do an upgrade or not :)
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truemaineiac
249 posts
 
I havent heard it but there was a lot of great feedback around the well tempered amadeus in your price range. Good luck.
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