New to TT's some advice questions
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at that price range, there are a number of very good tables new, and great tables used. New I would recommend the vpi classic, Avid Sequel, Sota Star, Clearaudio cmg wood. I would stay away from tables that include a Rega tonearm as part of the package, not because the rega is bad, but it is mediocre and I think limits how good the package can sound. Once you get past the 3k range, a lot of the differences become a matter of taste, aesthetics and convenience. At that point, most of the essential requirements for vinyl playback have been met, and now you are tweaking, with each tweak creating a compromise somewhere else in the system. So you might get stronger bass, but muddled midrange, or too bright. One reason the VPI is recommended is because they put together a system that works well together and all you add is a cartridge. Designing a table for a specific tonearm is easier and more likely to be successful than designing for a number of tonearms, or the average of a number. Finally, any vinyl system you put together for 3k will sound wonderful, and easily surpass a CD based system of the same cost. IMHO of course |
