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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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audiotomb
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I'll have a Nottingham Spacedeck available in a month or so
doing a major upgrade

Tom
forrestc
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I suggest a good used VPI HW-19 Mk III or IV with an ET-2 tone arm.
attilasimon OP
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Thanks for the the suggestions.
I am strongly leaning towards the Scout, however I will audition both the Scout and the Music Hall.I have local dealers for both,of which I owe the Scout dealer
a purchase.Nobody commented on the quality of my phono stage,I hope these units do not out-class it
Thanks again,
Attila
piedpiper
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Taste should , of course, figure porminently in you decision. What's yours?
attilasimon OP
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By taste,I assume you mean musical taste,
I listen to all.I listen from classical to rock-
from jazz to techno.I even had my mother once complain-
what in the world are you listening to-elevator music?
For the record it was Diana Krall. Pretty bad when my mom thinks the music is too slow for me.Led Zep is my favourite.
Thanks,
Attila
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