I want to upgrade my Turntable to something heavier


I am about to retire from work. I would like to upgrade my turntable before I do this. I have a Pro-Ject, which I like a lot, but I have two big dogs. I have been considering something 1) heavier and 2) balanced. I have SourcePoint 10 Speakers driven by a PS Audio Stellar Amp. The Stelkar also offers Balanced inputs. 

I am leaning towards the Pro-Ject X8 as being a good price with room for a better cartridge. I have considered VPI, but I don't care about upgrading. Once I am retired, this is it. Ideas or Suggestions?

alahankbear

Happy to hear you made progress.

Dogs, Man’s Best Friend!

It’s not his fault, you let him get to them, what self respecting dog would pass up that opportunity.

He is a TERRIBLE counter surfer. My Dog is easily twice his size - he is a Staffy (Pocket Pit), she is a Bulldog/Grayhound mix. She had Training while he did not. I could almost leave food down, and she wouldn't touch it. She would look longinly at it. As I do new Records... 

@alahankbear 

I didn’t have a budget, but look what I put together for $5,600

I keep records, looks like I was drinking that day. Kidding, I quit.

 

It was a lot of fun, a lot of decisions, lots of help from others here, and I have it for the rest of my life. Prices were at the beginning of Covid in 2019, 2020, they are much higher now.

@elliottbnewcombjr Okay so I understand two tonearms but why three? Stereo, Mono, 78's? 

I really want something with limited upgrades, mostly because I would obsess over whether this would be better than that. I know how OCD I can become. I know that is The Way for many. Seriously, this Debut Carbon Evo is a pretty great starter TT for me to get back into vinyl. 

@alahankbear 

Bulldog/Greyhound mix, have photos?

around 50 years ago, Our dog Becky, AKC Bassett Hound, had the only known litter of Bassawahua’s

My wife let her get out, and a determined bug eyed 3 legged Chihuahua nailed her. 

Mom looked like this, dumb like a fox

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