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Clearaudio Ovation Upgrade

I'm currently running a Clearaudio Concept Wood with a Hana ML, which I'm very pleased with. I'm considering upgrading to the Clearaudio Ovation, I'm just not quite sure what to expect. If I do I'll be going with the Tracer tonearm to move up from my current Satisfy. 

If I don't move to the Ovation, I'm considering the Performance DC Wood. Would a step up the the Performance DC Wood be wasted? Go full bore into the Ovation and be done? Any guidance is appreciated. 
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joey54
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The Clearaudio Stainless Steel Outer Limit Ring Clamp works fine on the Performance DC and the DC wood. However, the Ovation is a much better turntable. Also, if your budget can stretch to $10K the AMG Giro is a better sounding TT than both the DC or the Ovation with the Tracer tonearm IMHO. Now if you can go to the Ovation with the Universal Arm it's a toss up between the Ovation and Giro. Your listening preferences will determine which is best for you. 
I was going to upgrade my Performance to the Ovation but after extensive listening to both I am now saving for the Giro. YMMV.
Good Luck!
joey54
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That's interesting. Member tomstruck has been using it on his Performance DC for years. I will mention this to him. Thanks for the heads up!
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