I just bought and returned a Rega Planar 3 because it had a very very loud hum as the cartridge moved close to the spindle. If you search for that issue, seems not uncommon. I’m going to try a Pro-Ject X2 now. But do look at the Rega hum issue. Seems some don’t have a problem, but I was already at budget and didn’t want to experiment with different cartridges and such. I just wanted a $1K turntable I could enjoy. Planar 3 wasn’t it.
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
Hi All,
I have been reading alot of reviews and searching around for my first TT. ALot of recent recordings that i want are basically only coming out on vinyl or super crappy mp3. I have an Aaron integrated amp, with some custom built SB Acoustic Monitors (Bromo).
I am looking at the marketplace in the 1 - 1.5k range and see I can find alot of different solutions and wanted to get peoples thoughts:
Marantz tt-15 - Seems like bargain at 1500, but difficult to setup
Clearaudio Concept - good reviews, bumps against the magnetic arm (Cement floor at my place)
Music Hall MMF 7.3 - Seems like a great solution
VPI Cliff Wood
Pro-ject X1 or X2 - Have read some reports of motor noise
Rega Planar 2 or 3 - Seems to be they are what they are
With such a crowded field how do people choose? I live in Central Mass, and dont have alot of options in terms of auditions so would love to get peoples thoughts.
I have been reading alot of reviews and searching around for my first TT. ALot of recent recordings that i want are basically only coming out on vinyl or super crappy mp3. I have an Aaron integrated amp, with some custom built SB Acoustic Monitors (Bromo).
I am looking at the marketplace in the 1 - 1.5k range and see I can find alot of different solutions and wanted to get peoples thoughts:
Marantz tt-15 - Seems like bargain at 1500, but difficult to setup
Clearaudio Concept - good reviews, bumps against the magnetic arm (Cement floor at my place)
Music Hall MMF 7.3 - Seems like a great solution
VPI Cliff Wood
Pro-ject X1 or X2 - Have read some reports of motor noise
Rega Planar 2 or 3 - Seems to be they are what they are
With such a crowded field how do people choose? I live in Central Mass, and dont have alot of options in terms of auditions so would love to get peoples thoughts.