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Recommendations For New Table/Arm Under $4k


Greetings All-

I'm in the midst of reconfiguring my system and I'm interested in your recommendations for a table/arm combo in the less than $4k range (new). I have a Shelter 90x cartridge from my last analog rig and an EAR 834P that I had modded by Great Northern Sound Company that I will be using as my phono section. I've previously owned a VPI Scout and a Basis 2500 Signature. I'm looking for that best bang for the buck table...

Thanks/cbd
cbd0815

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tvad
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I second Dan_ed's suggestion.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Actually the RM10...gives a lot more value in this price range.

Dave
Dcstep (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers)

Will you please specify what you mean by more value in this price range. What criteria are you using?

Thanks.
tvad
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07-25-08: Dcstep
Sure Tvad, the Serac is over his price range for one, costing more like $4600
currently with a decent arm.

The Galibier Serac package for $4045 includes an Artisan Audio tonearm.
What specifically about the Artisan Audio tonearm makes it not decent, in
your opinion?

Few are as lucky as me to be so close to all this high-
end audio sources in Colorado.

Dave

Since Galibier is located in the Boulder/Denver area, have you
visited Galibier to hear the Serac (or other Galibier offering)?

The OP states he already owns a Shelter 90x cartridge and an EAR 843P,
and is seeking a table/arm for his budget.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Dcstep, what about the Artisan Audio tonearm do you not consider decent, as stated in your earlier post. I'm trying to learn here, so specifics help.

I have not compared the tables.

I once owned a MMF-7 table with a Pro-ject arm of similar design to that found on the RM-10 table, but made of a different material.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Dcstep, you wrote:
07-25-08: Dcstep
...the Serac is over his price range for one, costing more like $4600 currently
with a decent arm.

Is the Artisan Audio tonearm (the arm included in the $4045 package) the one
you were referring to when you mentioned "a decent arm"? If it
wasn't, which arm was?
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Dcstep, Is the Artisan Audio tonearm (the arm included in the $4045 package) the one you were referring to when you mentioned "a decent arm"? If it
wasn't, which arm was?

I'm trying very hard to learn from your comments, but you're use of the word "decent" as it relates to Galibier tonearm offerings is not clear to me.

Thanks.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
"Decent" meaning what the marketer recommends.

Dave
Dcstep (System | Reviews | Threads |
Answers)
That's what I wanted to know. Galibier's recommendation as opposed to your opinion of the quality of the arm.

Thanks. That's helpful.

07-26-08: Dcstep
The company's web site doesn't give any pricing
info...
Actually, Galibier does provide pricing info. Click on "Products"
from the menu near the top of the Galibier main page. Then, on the Products
page, click on the photo of the product to wish to research. Each product's
page has complete pricing info, if applicable.

The Serac pricing is here (scroll down)..
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