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Subs or Turntable?

I’ve long wanted a VPI turntable, and I’m very drawn to the Prime series. 

But the budget keeps being pushed out, and logically I think a pair of subs would make a stronger impact on the sound. Looking at REL t7x, which comes in lower than the TT. 

So subs or TT? Logic or heart? What would you do? 

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displayname OP
200 posts
 

I wouldn't recommend going with it.

@fj40jason  can you explain why? Like I said, I’ve heard a number of systems with that implementation that perform exceedingly well. I don’t know why it would be considered inferior. In my mind it allows the sub to receive the full audio signal with any tonality imparted from the amp, and allows the subwoofer crossover to have full discretion of what gets delivered to the driver. 

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fj40jason
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I run balanced from my line stage to the SVS.

Cutoff LPF at 53Hz, which is the -3dB for the JBLs.

REL and JLA can't compete with the latest SVS, but if your amp isn't ready, maybe go with the TT. I think you have been asking about this TT for a long time now?

 

 

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displayname OP
200 posts
 

I think you have been asking about this TT for a long time now?

@fj40jason You're not wrong. Life keeps getting in the way. Gives me too much time to get distracted and start going down other rabbit holes... like subs smiley

bzawa
63 posts
 

For what it's worth, I purchased an SVS SB2000 Pro Subwoofer and noticed an immediate and substantial improvement in my system (Rogue Cronus Magnum lll Amp - it has dedicated outputs for two subs, Focal Aria 948 Speakers).

Don't know if you really need two subs. I added a second SVS Sub and the change wasn't nearly as dramatic. Just my experience. Good luck in your search.

 

oldnslo
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Once you buy the subs, which as others have pointed out will have a huge impact on your listening experience, you'll still want the turntable.

enjoy!

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