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Traveler Vs TT15s1 vs?

Hi all...looking to upgrade from my Music Hall MMF. The VPI Traveler looks interesting, esp with a 10 inch arm. There are still no real reviews however. Does anyone have one or heard one? Any opinions on how it stacks up to the Marantz 15s1? Any others I should think about..Clearaudio, etc? I think you get the idea of the $ I'm looking to spend.
The cartridge is a Denon 301 MKII. Thanks.
secretguy

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swanny76109
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I had the marantz. Not too impressive. I now use a classic 1 and greatly prefer the Vpi.
swanny76109
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Secret guy, the Marantz is a good deal for the cartridge if you are a MM fan. But overall it's a lot of plastic and acrylic. It generated a TON of static especially in winter. And it gave a lot of feedback. Granted I was a newbie when I got it and have learned a lot since. It was an ok starter table but I upgraded quickly. Vinyl is great and I am committed now but was on the fence when i bought the tt15 My advice is to spend on the table and cartridge but also on the phono stage if you know you are committed to vinyl. I also am a fan of vpi. I like that they are made in America and they stand behind their products. I haven't seen or heard the traveler but for the money it looks a lot more solid than the marantz. Good luck!
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