New turntable help

I found a local dealer that's a clearaudio and vpi dealer. So an audition is in order.

I listen to classical, rock, heavy metal, folk and some jazz and blues.

I don't own a maestro yet. But that's the cartridge i want to use with the new turntable.

Zenblaster.. Why did you use the traveler over the scout?

Any other turntables between 1- 2k price range? I wouldn't mind going over budget.

You really can't mess up with the scout. Its very well rounded and has many upgrade options. It should keep you happy for a very long time.

If you are hitting the $1-2k budget, you might want to try to hear a Well Tempered Simplex.

Hi, hope you dont mind if I add another wrinkle to the discussion. If you like the clearaudio cart consider the marantz tt-15s. It's basically the clearaudio emotion turntable rebranded and packaged with a virtuoso cart. Now, I realize that you're looking one model up on the cart, but I'd suggest that you read a few reviews that compare the two carts. You might find the differences minimal and cost of the marantz kit ($1500.00) compelling. After all, you can trade the cart in on the maestro if you hate the virtuoso, which I doubt you will.

Good luck

Also look at the Basis 1400 and the Sota Satelitte, or even a refurbished Sota Sapphire.