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Which turntable should I buy?

Hi all,

In the next few months I'll be looking to spend up to $2500 on a turntable. I'm currently homed in on the VPI Scoutmaster, Nottingham Spacedeck and Thorens TD 850 and am having a hard time deciding between them based on specs and reviews. I have heard none of them yet. Before I make the rounds to the dealers or just pick a good deal, has anyone compared any of these side by side?

Any others I should be considering? This is my first TT since I was a kid. The rest of my system is a Supratek Chenin, Granite Audio 861 monos and Merlin VSM-M. My music tastes are varied but include jazz, electronica, female vocals, indie pop/rock even classical.

Many thanks!
nickatkins
nickatkins OP
82 posts
 
Thanks for your responses, my budget would be for the 'table and arm only. Cartridge comes next...

My preference is for speed and dynamics not bass or lushness -- I get plenty of that from the tubes ;-)
gregadd
574 posts
 
Michell Gyrodec se W/Rega rb300 $2395 or rb 600 for $300 more.
psychicanimal
1,738 posts
 
My preference is for speed and dynamics

You should definitely check this one out & talk to Kevin on the phone:

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?anlgtabl&1106581321

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esoxhntr
196 posts
 
There was an Acoustic Signature Final Tool at The Needle Doctor (www.needledoctor.com - I think...) for $1999. Add a Rega RB 250 or 300 arm and you have a tough combo to beat.

Both the VPI Scout and the Nottingham Spacedeck are viable alternatives - the Scout is getting rave reviews and is very upgradeable, and I heard a Spacedeck/Spacearm combo last week which was very impressive.

Don't know what the Avid DIVA sounds like, but if it has ANY resemblance at all to the VOLVERE SEQUEL it is definitely worth checking out.

Happy hunting - I'd love to hear how this one turns out...
stuartbranson
183 posts
 
You may want to look into Teres Audio tables. Lots in the discussion forums.
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