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Which turntable is better?

 I am considering my first turntable and having difficulty deciding between Technics 1500C, Audio Technica LP8X, Music Hall Stealth, Mofi Ultradeck or Rega Planer 6. My budget is 2K to 2.5K. I understand all the diferences in these tables as far as belt drive versus direct drive and semi automatic functions etc. but wanted to know from others experiences with these? I will probably upgrade cartridge from what is supplied. I don't have to have built in phono stage as my integrated, Unison Research Unico Due has one onboard.

robertq
westcoastaudiophile
819 posts
 

wouldn’t recommend 1500C, due to not robust tonearm design, too many “silly” mechanical issues. haven’t tried myself 1200GR, but my based on my experience w/ level up SL1200GAE, that series is flawless! 

to fit in your budget you may add older technics well performing models such as SL1200MK4 (best technics tsl1200 titanium tonearm ever!), MK5, MK6.. 

robertq OP
17 posts
 

Another one i was looking at was SL1200MK7

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stereo5
6,710 posts
 

The ztechnics 1500C is an excellent and solid turntable.  TAS and Stereophile both gave a great review on it.  I own the SL1200G and love it.  It is better than most turntables in thst price range.  

robertq OP
17 posts
 

Technics SL 1500C or SL1200MK7?

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