You might also consider a factory refurbished Sota Sapphire in that price range, especially if your table location is not on a concrete floor and you need suspension. As to speakers, the PSB Image line offers the best bang for the buck IMO. Your amp allocation of $500 seems light, if you are including a phono preamp, but there are some nice integrated amps that would work, like the Marantz.
VPI traveller vs Project rm5.1 vs second hand VPI?
I'm building my Hifi system and have decided to go with a turntable source. Im looking to spend around $1000 - 1500 and the choices are bewildering. So far VPI seems to have the best reputation (atleast on the net). I'm willing to get a second hand system but am leery about have to tinker too much with it. I would really prefer something I could start playing and enjoy with minimum fuss. Any help or input would be greatly appreciated. Please help this newbie out...I've already bought my first LP and I don't even have a TT yet!
Thanks in advance.
Arjun
PS: I am also looking into amps (around $500) and speakers (< $1000) that would match the TT, any ideas? I would probably buy both second hand to keep costs down and still get a decent enough system.
Thanks in advance.
Arjun
PS: I am also looking into amps (around $500) and speakers (< $1000) that would match the TT, any ideas? I would probably buy both second hand to keep costs down and still get a decent enough system.