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New Turntable Advice

Good Morning 

I's time for a change ! My current system is A VPI Prime with ADS speed control, on my second replacement cueing device, dual pivot added. With Ortofon Credenza Bronze MC cartridge, and Parasound JC3+ preamp.

What started search was just another let down with the VPI, cueing terrible, and the ADS couldn't bring the platter up to 45 RPM!!!

OK I'm heading in the direction of ~ $5000 table without arm or cartridge , Supa Trac Blackbird, and going to audition DS Audio W3. I was looking at a refurbished Nakamichi Dragon CT with album centering feature, but I think there maybe better technology from this vintage design.

So can you help with your advice on my next table, thanks Very Much

Bruno

 

badbruno
badbruno OP
72 posts
 

I'm reading all your responses.  I head to Tokyo in 2 weeks maybe I should look for a table ? 
Elliott thanks for the leads, I'm the original owner of a Sony PS-X700 which I just had refurbished, does anyone think it's a contender, any votes for the Nakamichi Drangon CT. Refurbished?

Bill I can't understand they can't get it right I even had to send back the Speed Control. !!

Anyone have experience with DS Audio cartridge or the Supa Blackbird ?

Thanks for going out of your way way Elliott for those links 

 

pls keep sending your perspective 

 

tablejockey
4,407 posts
 

"Supa Trac Blackbird, and going to audition DS Audio W3. I was looking at a refurbished Nakamichi Dragon CT with album centering feature"

The OP is $20K+ in without a table and figuring in the DS Audio phono. Looks like time for a SERIOUS/next level rig.

Am I correct in this summation?

The Nak is a conversation/novelty piece comparing whatever is configured and acquired. 

Nice conundrum to be in. Since you'll be  in Japan- TechDas. 

 

 

badbruno OP
72 posts
 

Yes your right, not a serious problem .. Tech Das surprise

Any thoughts on the Nak for $5000 fully refurbed?

thanks 

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mgattmch
602 posts
 

I agree with slaw, I have the Michell Engineering GyroDec (plinth version the SE) it looks beautiful IMHO,  build quality and performance are outstanding.

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