Ok , now we're cookin' ! Very good responses !
I have 2 votes for the Prime .
Moonglum ;
Yes the 750D would be a starter arm . I want to be sure that my next table would not be embarrassed by upgraded arms as well as cartridges . If you have a suggestion that would better it within that same price range , I would love to hear (lol) it .
2 for Sota .
Orpheus ;
I too thought that the refurbished Sota looked like a sweet deal . The mellowness that you speak of was the reason I queried about the ability to change this characteristic with arms and cartridges .
I looked at the Rega's but was put off by all the talk of needing to upgrade the platter , sub-platter and counter weight to bring it up to its piers . I would rather start out with a solid unit that can stand on its own out-of-the-box .
Insightful take on the reviews by the way !
And 2 for WT .
Charles1dad ;
I was thinking that the WT would make a nice all -a- rounder . My only caveat was about upgrading the arm . Is it even possible ?
Have I failed to recognize any manufacturers ?
Please keep'em comin' people .
And a hardy Thank You One & All !