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Looking to get a turntable.

Looking for advice on turntables. Have heard the Sota moonbeam with my speakers on a tube system and while I liked it was trying to go a bit less expensive.

Grew up listening to vinyl and love all the pops and hisses that go with the early recordings. Mostly like blues, jazz, and classic rock but can listen to Frank Sinatra for hours.

Am just starting to understand what makes hi-fi tick and am still learning. I can now actually understand some of the how and whys of electronics.(thanks to my brother).

Grew up in a family that always was into music. My Dad had a pair of Maggies that are still my favorite speakers to this day. Components bought and sold alot so I got to hear alot of systems.

Ok maybe to much info but figured you might all need a little background.

My system;

Coincident Troubadour speakers
Audire Crescendo amp
Superphon revelation pre
Dennon TV 1500RD receiver
TEAC /cdP 1440 CD player(replacing soon after table purchase)

My question is what table(new or used) will enable me to get the most bang for my buck? Am looking at the Rega P1 and can go to demo it before purchase with my own lp's. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Price range in the 400-500 hundred range

Thanks
horsnit
horsnit OP
39 posts
 
Nice looking table I will go look for your listing. I read that it is great for rock and some jazz what are your opinions? I happen to listen to lots of blues and jazz but also some rock too.

Do you have problems with skipping due to vibration read that many suggest mounting a wall rack for these tables. This would not work as I have a small room with barn style angled walls and the whole lenght of which currently has my system on it so no room.

Thanks Joelv
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joelv
102 posts
 
Yes, despite the high-quality suspension, I have had trouble with footfalls causing skipping.

I have only heard this 'table with the Grado Sonata, which hums a tiny bit at the end of a side. I'd recommend another, shielded cartridge (I like the Ortofon 2ms, but haven't had experience with a lot of current cartridges).

In any case, the soundstage is large. Tonally, this is an extremely warm-sounding combo. There is a lot of clean detail, but this would never be accused of being bright or shrill. It is indeed great at rock! I didn't notice it lacking with jazz or classical though.

I replaced my modern Technics 1200 mk II (with KAB fluid damper and cardas rewire) with the Systemdek and was very pleased at the easy sense of musicality. I think the modern 1200 is a good-sounding deck, but it's not in the same league as the Systemdek.

Another 'table to check out is the Yamaha PF-800. Last summer they were going for outrageous prices, but you can occasionally find one now for under $400.

That Thorens looks pretty sweet, too!
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I need to hear some other tables, I guess.

I have a KAB Technics SL1200 with several of the common upgrades. It's on a sand box designed by Galbier Design and built by Timbernation (about $290). The Dynavector XX2 II cartridge was aligned using a MintLP. Phono preamp is a modest Heed Quasar.

I recently took delivery of an Esoteric UX-3 Pi, which is still breaking in, but at this moment the Technics SL1200/Dynavector/Heed Quasar makes the Esoteric sound broken.
horsnit OP
39 posts
 
I did check out the site and waiting for a reply for him. As I understand it he only has 2 to 3 tables for sale per month. The Thorens he has for sale is nice. Great thing about him is that he takes into account your system, experience and musical tastes and trys to find a match for you. Can't wait to see what he thinks would be my match.

Thanks so much for the info as I would much prefer to go with quality vintage verses new. I have a thing for all things old and am a huge antique fan no matter if it's furniture, hi-fi, or houses. I LIKE the look and the fact that items were built better. Not to say there are not great manufactured products out there. I just like my stuff built like brick s*** houses.

We shall see!

My Dad also turned me onto AR Turntable in Nashville, Tn. that takes Ar's and Mods and works on them. Getting ready to go there and see what's available.
horsnit OP
39 posts
 
Must say Dave@ Vinyl Nirvana is great. Going to talk to him on Sat. but he is right there in responding to my e-mails. Do believe I shall do much business with him as he cares what you think. Will let ya'll know but probably a :no brainer:.
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