Hi everyone,
Yes, another "what do you recommend" thread. I'll provide a few specifics to help narrow down the field. First of all, I don't live near any audio dealers, so listening to products isn't an option. I want to purchase through one of the various online audio dealers who offers a 30-day (or more) return policy - Audio Advisor, Music Direct, Needle Doctor, etc.
My general parameters are:
- approx. $2000-2500 for table only (less is better, of course, but not at the expense of sound quality)
- RCA or DIN output connection (no integral phono cables, which rules out Rega and Clearaudio) experiment with aftermarket cables).
- No unipivot tonearm (sorry, VPI)
So, with all that in mind, I'm looking at the following that meet my criteria:
- Pro-Ject RPM 9 Carbon
- Musical Hall MMF 9.3
- Mobile Fidelity Ultradeck
- EAT C-Major
- ELAC Miracord 90
- SOTA Satellite II (w/202 arm)
For what it's worth, I prefer a table that leans slightly toward the warmer side of neutral. Would love to hear opinions from those who are using one of these tables or who have heard them and decided not to purchase. And, of course, other recommendations are welcome.
Thanks!
Scott
