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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
robertq OP
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Another one i was looking at was SL1200MK7

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stereo5
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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
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Technics SL 1500C or SL1200MK7?

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rar1
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Hi Robert -

I own two TTs - the Technics 1210 GR and 1500 C.  I bought them new and have owned them for the last 3 or 4 years.  Either one will be a good purchase for you.  

Very solid TTs, no issues whatsoever, the ability to ’roll’ cartridges is such a plus in owning these tables.  To me, they sound just fine.  Very solid build, so I can’t imagine replacing them unless I was really upping my game.  I do listen to CDs more than albums, so I am able to resist that urge; thank God.

The 1500 C is used with my amp's phono input (Heaven 11 Billie Mk 2).  I use a DecWare phono preamp with the 1210GR.

Rich 

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