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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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?

 

 

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

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.

 

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!

Subs first....

 

Since you already have a decent turntable......why bother with another turntable?

....Just het a good top loading cd player, buy some high quality Japanese SHM cds, Blu-Spec cds, UHQCDs and SACDs. It will feel like a organic ritual when you play the cds..... and sound a whole lot better than the motherload of horse dung quality vinyl pressings out there. If you stick with vinyl only, your playlist might get smaller & smaller due to the above mentioned. 

 

The table would be replacing my current Mofi Ultradeck and I would bring my Hana ML to a new table. 

The rest of the system on the vinyl end is Bob’s Devices Sky 20-S, Sutherland 20/20 w/lps, Mastersound Dueventi, and Rosso Fiorentino speakers. The room is smaller at 12x15x7.5 ft.