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Turntable suggestions

I am currently building my first high-end system. I would like to add vinyl to the mix and would like suggestions for a turntable. My budget would be around $1000.00 although spending less would not bother me one bit. Suggestions for a phono stage are also welcome.

My system right now is a Rotel RSX-1055 pre/pro integrated, Thiel CS2.4 for main and a Sony DVD/CD player that will soon be upgraded. I am going to be trading in for a Bryston SP1.7 pre/pro and most likely high power Rotel amps. I will eventually go 5.1 channel surround.

I also have a Dynaco PAS-2, Dynaco Stereo 70 amp, and a Conrad Johnson PV-7 preamp that could all be utilized with my system. Both the CJ and Dynaco preamps have a phono stage. I have to find a good way to integrate all of my gear...if possible. I would love to get tube sound with vinyl and easily switch to SS gear for the rest of my playback which will consist of SACD, Redbook and movies. I think this is going to be a real adventure getting all of this to mate. What fun!
electric_monk
dirtyragamuffin
213 posts
 
Hmmmm...I've found Michell Tecnodec with an RB250 arm (you can easily mod the 250 later if you're so inclined), VPI HW-19 Jr. (also easy to upgrade later) or Nottingham Horizon are also all good turntables around that price. Music Hall MMF7's decent and I believe it comes fully set up with arm and cartridge.

YMMV...
soundwatts
186 posts
 
There is a nice Linn for sale right around your price range on audiogon
http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?anlgtabl&1076044773&2&3&4&

I have used a like table for years and find it hard to beat
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Look at the Nottingham Horizon too, $1K without arm or $1200 with Rega RB250. Users love them above some other entry level TT's and the RB250 can be modded fairly inexpensively when the upgrade bug bites. Should keep your attention for years.

Enjoy!
kleech
122 posts
 
Consider a used Well Tempered Original or Classic. I sorta regret selling mine.
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theo
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You don't mention if the 1000 covers the A)table and cartridge or B)just the table. A)Rega P3 with a rega cartridge with the balance of the money B)spend a little more and get a P25
Both regas have a mulititude of upgrades and tweeks available from many different manufactures. So the tables make god starter tables that can be built and improved upon as time and budget allow. Also they both start out as great tables in the OEM state.
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