At your price point it'll be hard to beat a Galibier Serac.
Table.........$3,250
Anvil..............300 (optional)
Artisan arm.....795
TOTAL......$4,345
Or you could forgo the Anvil in favor of a less costly clamp and put more toward the tonearm.
The heart of any TT consists of:
- the bearing
- the power source/controller
- the motor
- the motor's torque connection to the platter
If any of these four elements is sub-par you won't maintain speed accuracy through stylus drag transients. In each of these four areas the Serac is ahead of mainstream competitors, including many that sell for 2-3X the price.
No connection/affiliation. I don't even own a Galibier. But I know roughly how good the Serac is based on experience with higher priced models from Galibier and similar brands like Teres. If you want top class build quality and performance on a mid class budget, this is a great way to go.
Table.........$3,250
Anvil..............300 (optional)
Artisan arm.....795
TOTAL......$4,345
Or you could forgo the Anvil in favor of a less costly clamp and put more toward the tonearm.
The heart of any TT consists of:
- the bearing
- the power source/controller
- the motor
- the motor's torque connection to the platter
If any of these four elements is sub-par you won't maintain speed accuracy through stylus drag transients. In each of these four areas the Serac is ahead of mainstream competitors, including many that sell for 2-3X the price.
No connection/affiliation. I don't even own a Galibier. But I know roughly how good the Serac is based on experience with higher priced models from Galibier and similar brands like Teres. If you want top class build quality and performance on a mid class budget, this is a great way to go.