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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
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bgross
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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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displayname
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I have narrowed down choices to Mofi Ultradeck, Rega Planar 6 and Technics SL-1200GR2.

Back in 2018 I demoed the Ultradeck, 1200GR (original), and Rega P6. 
I’ll start off by saying there are no wrong answers here. All great tables. 
Now before people ask, this was not a reviewers version of testing. All three had different carts, and the P6 was in a different system entirely. These were buyer demos, a normal shopping experience. Not some complex double blind shootout for a publication. 
Anyway, I came home with the Ultradeck and I still have it. Any time I’ve reached out to Mofi for service or questions they’ve been quick to respond and service levels were above and beyond. 
 

Now having said all that, I am actively trying to save for a new table. Likely a 1200G or VPI Prime X. At the moment I’m leaning towards 1200G, but ask later and I might flip flop that, lol. 
 

above all, Rega has the best arm and has great detail. Technics was the most forward sounding and would potentially be the easiest to own. Mofi was the smoothest and warmest sounding, which was exactly what I was looking for at the time. That’s what I remember from those demos years ago. 

 

robertq OP
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displayname,

Can you tell me issues you had with Ultradeck?

durkn
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displayname

Get the VPI. You'll be glad you did.

VPI Prime 21+ owner w/ Soundsmith cart.

tyray
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@elliottbnewcombjr,

Much appreciate posting the link to the Pioneer PL- 600. At one time I owned both the Pioneer PL- 610 and the Pioneer PL- 630. It was a surprise to me that the Pioneer PL- 600 was actually a later model then the Pioneer PL- 610 and the Pioneer PL- 630 with upgrades the engineers gleaned from the two previous models. And the pictures you post are way cool...Keep it up.

If it wasn't for cogging, rumble, hum, bearing issues, low frequency and motor drive system noise, I may not be such a stalwart fan of the modern Technics turntables quiet operation(s).

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