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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
elliottbnewcombjr
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Many Rega arm’s are NOT height adjustable (are any height adjustable?)

Many Rega Cartridges are only 14mm high, thus using on other TT’s will require lowering that TT’s arm as 17mm cartridge height is common/average, some are 21mm h.

ND5 is elliptical on aluminum

ND7 is fine line on aluminum

ND9 is fine line on boron, comes on Rega PL8, it’s manual does not mention arm height, and the cartridge specs do not give dimensions but

"Nd9 is not compatible with non-Rega tonearms due to its 3-point mounting system"

The AT745x microline on boron is $330, ND9 is over $800. usd. 

Anyone know the channel separation and channel balance specs of Rega Cartridges? Post a link please. Thanks

elliottbnewcombjr
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This Mitsubishi LT22 QLDD Linear Tracking looks very nice, $800 or best offer. I helped a friend with one, they are very solid, it sounds terrific, he has several headshells for MM Microline; LOMC Fitz Geyer, and Mono

https://www.ebay.com/itm/157610318646?mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=fc9e9770-f3fd-11f0-9968-643763646230

I have the Vertical 5V in my office, it's belt drive

dayglow
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@robertq     Avoid vintage turntables(>20 years old) advances in technology has made most obsolete, unless you relish in repairs/tinkering or nostalgia.

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foggyus91
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@dayglow absolute rubbish, I have been using the same Thorens TD145 since 1978 and it has never skipped a beat, had modern turntables come into my system and had them go right on out. Have done a few updates but the core TD145 is solid. Rubbish...

Avoid vintage turntables(>20 years old) advances in technology has made most obsolete, unless you relish in repairs/tinkering or nostalgia.

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foggyus91
612 posts
 

@dayglow absolute rubbish, I have been using the same Thorens TD145 since 1978 and it has never skipped a beat, had modern turntables come into my system and had them go right on out. Have done a few updates but the core TD145 is solid. Rubbish...

Avoid vintage turntables(>20 years old) advances in technology has made most obsolete, unless you relish in repairs/tinkering or nostalgia.

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