If you want a Walker turntable and it's the or one of the best ever made--I used to be a Walker dealer until 2002--just buy one. It will be delivered. set up, tuned and away you'll go. Of course, your wallet will be a bit lighter, but you'll have the very best!
Walker products are heads and tails superior to other products on the market like the VPI. If price is an issue, go with the VPI. If not, go with the Walker. But get the Valid Point cones and lead vibration pucks for the top. They work. By the way, it's nice to see that Lloyd has decided to offer some products he can sell more than 10 of a year! Of course besides his other accessories.
See if Walker has a demo controller but if not go to one of his dealers. Don't buy used. No warranty. Not sure where you live but maybe you can get a demo of the addition of one to a turntable adds or subtracts from the quality of reproduction.
Either way. I hope you enjoy your new baby!
Walker products are heads and tails superior to other products on the market like the VPI. If price is an issue, go with the VPI. If not, go with the Walker. But get the Valid Point cones and lead vibration pucks for the top. They work. By the way, it's nice to see that Lloyd has decided to offer some products he can sell more than 10 of a year! Of course besides his other accessories.
See if Walker has a demo controller but if not go to one of his dealers. Don't buy used. No warranty. Not sure where you live but maybe you can get a demo of the addition of one to a turntable adds or subtracts from the quality of reproduction.
Either way. I hope you enjoy your new baby!