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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
17 posts
 

Ok if I am not happy with phonostage in Unison Research Unico Due integrated can anyone suggest appropriate phono preamp for above mentioned turntables ie Ultradeck, Planar 6 or SL-1200 GR2

recordbore
20 posts
 

I vote for the Technics 1200GR!

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newton_john
546 posts
 

@deep_333 

​Thanks. That's not something I'd ever thought of doing. I see your logic.

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richardbrand
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What is the advantage in having more than one turntable?

At the moment, that is where I am at, more by accident than design.  My first turntable is a Garrard 301 with a Moving Magnet cartridge (Shure or Audio Technica), while my new turntable is a Holbo air bearing system which is awaiting delivery of a DS Audio optical cartridge.  My hot-off-the-press SoulNote Phono Equalizer can switch between the two at the press of a front-panel button.

The running cost of the two turntables is vastly different when you take into account the cost of replacing a MM stylus versus the cost of retipping the optical cartridge.

Never thought of that angle before!

 

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bgross
528 posts
 

Gold Note PH-10 - found it better than anything I demoed at double the price. Pretty sure many on here will agree. Seems like a logical choice. Just my opinion and clearly I'm a fan of GN products. 

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