grk

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New turntable
+1 for the Acoustic Signature and they come in at different price points and with a 15 year warranty (for the table)! I have the Hurricane Neo with a Kuzma 4Point9 arm. Obviously above your budget, but you may be able to get a deal on some models.... 
Next MC Cartridge Advice/Recommendations
After wearing out my Kiseki PH stylus, I switched to a Hana Umami Red and loving it! I have had it only for about a week and more break-in is likely needed to get its full measure, but it’s definitely more extended in the upper frequencies and mor... 
Onzow ZeroDust reportedly leaves a residue
Peter Ledermann of Soundsmith recommends Blu Tack and its cheap!  
Acoustic Signature speed change from 33 to 45
My Hurricane Neo speed control works just fine. Good luck @astolfor on getting your issue fixed. Hopefully it can be resolved by sending you a new motor control "puck".  
What are some of the better tuners out there?
Yes, there must something wrong with your equipment. There is no way that you should be replacing tubes so often! I have a MD 106T and the tubes are probably going on ten years and the tuner still sounds fine. I play it on average about two hours ... 
Koetsu Rosewood Vs Rosewood Signature Vs HANA UMAMI RED advice please
"how do you like the turntable? I visited the factory and it is amazing.""@astolfor - It sure looks good! However, I haven't heard it yet since I've been waiting weeks for the tonearm to arrive. It's now due to arrive Monday. Then I have to get th... 
Koetsu Rosewood Vs Rosewood Signature Vs HANA UMAMI RED advice please
I meant stylus cleaner! 
Koetsu Rosewood Vs Rosewood Signature Vs HANA UMAMI RED advice please
Nice table and arm and rest of system! I have the Hurricane Neo (15 year warranty!) and awaiting delivery of the Kuzma 4Point9. I will be using it with my 5 year old Kiseki PH which is still sounding great, however, it will eventually  be replaced... 
Sugden IA-4
@voodoochillin. I don’t know since I have not tried the XA25 with S'9s. 
My kiseki Blackheart nightmare.
I have also owned a Kiseki  PH for over five years and it has performed beautifully! It's unfortunate that some owners have had poor results. I wonder how many are the result of poor quality control vs improper mounting, resulting in bent cantilev... 
A turntable that plays all types of music well
Well Tempered Versalex or the newer Amadeus 254 GT. I own the Versalex and it plays any music quite well! 
Most Architectural Turntable/Best Looking?
The new Acoustic Signature NEO line may have some of what you are looking for in the upper limit range. 
Help me decide on first turntable purchase
+ 1 for the Well Tempered! The Simplex is in your price range. There also may be some used ones. 
Best turntable and arm under 10k?
oops, just noticed the date of the original thread! 
Best turntable and arm under 10k?
The Kuzma Ref 2 is over $12K, just for the table, so that alone is well over your budget!