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SOTA Nova vs SME 20/2

I currently own a Sota Nova series 5 with cosmos armboard (circa 1999) with an SME V tonearm recently serviced along with internal wiring upgrade at SME in England. Cart is Benz Micro Ruby2 H. Long story short, i am seriously considering replacing the Sota with a new SME 20/2. I would keep the SME V and mount it on the 20/2 along with the Ruby2. I was also considering the SME model 10 but i do not feel this would be a significant upgrade over the Sota hence going to the 20/2 makes more sense. I have also considered the Cosmos but i am really leaning toward the SME tables now. Before the Nova i owned a Star Saphire. I've been a Sota owner for almost 20 years. I have read rave reviews from around the audio world on all 3 SME models 10-20-30. Would appreciate any thoughts or comments anyone may have. Just want to make sure i am going in the right direction. I believe i am.....Sly
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smoffatt OP
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Thank You all for comments/reflections on both TT. I have been doing some thinking and it really comes down to this. The Cosmos at $6000.00 is about half the price of the 20/2 at $11,000.00. How much performance of the 20/2 do we get from the Cosmos....85%-90%. Is the difference really worth $5000.00. As i stated in my intro, I have been a Sota owner for 20 years and i just may stay a Sota owner, perhaps with a brand new Cosmos (circa 2006). No doubt that SME products are S.O.T.A* and great value in England and throughout Europe. Not so in North America unfortunately. Sly.
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