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Turntable Suggestions

I'm looking for my first table and need suggestions.
Budget is under $2,000 but I honestly don't know what
level table would be under or overkill in my current
system,i.e. how good is the phono stage in my YBA? I
would like to keep it simple, no outboard stage. I'm
considering the new Marantz with cartridge for $1,600 or
a VPI Scout.
Love to hear any suggestions or thoughts.
Thanks,
Attila
attilasimon
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cello
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Attilasimon,
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Are you including the cost of the Tonearm and Cartridge in your budget of under $ 2,000.00 for a Turntable ?
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Rgds,
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neurods
8 posts
 
At your price range VPI scout is the best.Dont get close to music hall it is garbage compared with VPI. JT
attilasimon OP
15 posts
 
My budget is not tight at $2,000.
I felt this was around what I wanted to spend as well as
being a good balance with the level of the rest of my system.Like I said, I'm really not sure how good my YBA
phono is and I have little idea of where the cost/performance ratio lies with turntables.
Thanks,
Attila
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
mm7 or mm9 music hall.....otherwise look for a classic used model.
miner42
698 posts
 
I just purchased, new, a Rega P5, Exact2 cartridge and TTPSU (external power supply) for $1650. This combo was Stereophiles analogue product of the year in 2005. I am very pleased with this set up. Can't argue with VPI, very nice table.
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