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Well Tempered Reference Vs Nottingham

Hello,

Has anyone compared a Well Tempered Reference TT Vs the Nottingham line? I currently have an older Well Tempered reference: fountainhead base, square motor, reference carbon arm & composite platter & Shelter 901 + Atma pre & amp.

I've been extremely pleased with it but it's time to move on after 15 years. I'm looking for something contemporary that can be had for around 2,500 that also exceeds the performance of my table.

If anyone has any thoughts, I'd appreciate any comments.

Thanks,

Steve
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rauliruegas
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Dear Steve: I agree with all other people about.

IMHO if you want to improve your analog quality sound reproduction you can/could go to other two " roads ": a new cartridge and/or a new Phonolinepreamp, your TT is a very good one and even if you change it for other " better " one maybe you can't improve the sound at the same wide level than with the other suggested changes.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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genesis168
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Hi, your WTT is miles ahead of a $2500 Nottingham. Going Nottingham would be taking a few steps backwards.

Like others have said, there is not much if any at $2500 new or used that would match your WTT.
smotyka OP
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Everyone that responded,

Thanks so much: my wife thanks you probably more than I do.
I'm sure all of you get the itch to upgrade and that's what I'm going through. I believe that I can upgrade the motor so I'll probably do that.

Guess I'll check with you guys again in the year 2023.
hifibri
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Hi Steve, Try a VPI SDS or even better a Walker Motor Controller. You may decide to keep your table for another 15 years. It will make an impressive improvement.
donaudio
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Hifibri: You have read my mind. I have had a Well Tempered Reference table and arm for about 17 years and have really gotten the upgrade itch. I am now waiting for my Walker Motor Controller to arrive and will see if it does it. If it doesn't then I'll be looking at $10000 to upgrade.
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