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Marantz TT-15S Opinions?

Has anyone heard this new turntable yet? It's made by ClearAudio and there are no reviews yet as of this time (April 26 2006). It's highly rated by one of the big online TT merchants. I wonder if i should go with the tried and true models as opposed to a new model which may be overpriced, or overrated.
ninoe
ninoe OP
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Thanks everyone! I think pairing this with the Lehmann Black Cube, Graham Slee MK V or Trigon Vanguard phono preamps would be a good combo...what do you recommend? ANy other suggestions in this price range? (Budget $2k to $2500)
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viridian
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The Musical Fidelity X-LP v3 with X-PSU power supply is a really nice phono stage that should be added to your short list.

The other obvious suggestions are the VPI Scout ($1650.00), with Black Cube ($460.00) and Dynavector 10X5 ($425.00).

Or Rega P5 with upgraded power supply ($1640.00), Denon 103R ($265.00) and Musical Surroundings Phenomena ($600.00).

Best of luck!
ninoe OP
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Good suggestions...thanks! I ended up with a VPI Scout with Signature tonearm, DynaVector 10x5 and the Musical Fidelity X-LPS v3 with AudioQuest Cobra and VPI TT ICs. Result - wonderful, full bodied and detailed sound...did a side by side with the new Rega Apollo CD and it is just in a different league altogether. Glad I got back into vinyl!
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