Get a new motor from SOTA. Keep the SME V arm. How's your cartridge doing? I just saw the ad in Stereophile for the new line of AT OC9 mc cartridges - quite reasonably priced!
Turntable Advice?
My SOTA Star Sapphire motor has gone bonkers, so I'm planning its replacement. Hoping to get some thoughts on my options - I think some of you enjoy a challenge like this. Major components are Aerial 10T's, Classe 6 Mk II pre-amp, Classe DR-150 amp. Primary listening is well-recorded jazz, blues and solo guitar.
I could either re-use or sell my SME V arm. I'm hoping I won't have to shell out more than another $1,500 either way. Here's what I'm thinking:
1) Get a new table and cart for the SME, have it all set up by a local pro
2) Buy an old SOTA and cannibalize the motor
3) Sell the SME V and go with:
I could either re-use or sell my SME V arm. I'm hoping I won't have to shell out more than another $1,500 either way. Here's what I'm thinking:
1) Get a new table and cart for the SME, have it all set up by a local pro
2) Buy an old SOTA and cannibalize the motor
3) Sell the SME V and go with:
- New Music Hall mmf-9.3 with Goldring Eroica LX (no head amp needed - Classe has a MC input)
- New Music Hall mmf-9.3 with upgraded cartridge (suggestions?)
- Rega RP6 with Exact 2 cartridge
- Clearaudio Concept or Emotion w/ dedicated arm and cartridge
- Used table/arm (as long as it's durable)