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Every day I see another turntable recommendation...

After digging into this topic, I am convinced now I need to go a bit higher on this first vinyl set up. I think all in, I am prepared at this point to go up to $5k, for the table alone, not including arm or cartridge.

But frankly, being on this forum is like drinking from an information firehose. I have learned a bunch and yet somehow, I am less convicted than before.

With that in mind, to narrow down the decision, I am want to restrict myself to things I can buy, hear and, if necessary, service locally. My local dealers stock, AMG, AVM, Basis, Clearaudio, Michell, Musichall, Pro-ject, Rega, VPI, so I am likely restricted to those brands. I am certain my view will change by the end of this thread.

saulh
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tomic601
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the clearaudio needs an isolation base… imo….

charles7
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... and resign yourself to acquiring and playing the one percent or less of all vinyl issued, those few discs that give your system a source equal to their demands.

😉

 

medium_grade
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Hit up Kat at Upscale Audio. She's very knowledgeable and, if you buy the cartridge from them, they'll set everything up for you as well.
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solypsa
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With that in mind, to narrow down the decision, I am want to restrict myself to things I can buy, hear and, if necessary, service locally.

Service locally meaning? Repairs? Or setup services? Just curious...

smandlej
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My Michell Gyro Dec is 30 years old and still going strong. Updated over the years with an Orbe platter and other mods, I know of at least two reviewers who use one in their systems - see my system pics. All the brands you mention are respected and you won't go far wrong with any of them. Seek your dealers advice and try to demo a few. Only you can tell which you prefer. Steve

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