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

VPI Prime 21+ owner w/ Soundsmith cart.

@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).