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Suggestions for my first turntable?

Hello all! I'm looking for suggestions on my first turntable either new or used. I'd like to keep the price under 1k for table, arm, and cartridge. My components consist of: Cary 303/100 cdp, Rogue Magnum 99 pre (recently bought a used 99 Magnum phono board) , Innersound esl amp, and Magnepan 1.6qr speakers. I'd also like any suggestions for tubes in the phono stage, although I'm not sure what tubes are in it, as I haven't yet received the phono board. I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but I'd like to be steered in the right direction. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
bradz
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viridian
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If the MMF-7 is in your price range but you are attracted to VPI why not get a HW-19 Junior with Audioquest or Rega arm? The table is fully upgradable to a HW-19 MK5 in easy, affordable steps and should cost around $700.00 to $900.00 used. I prefer the AQ arm due to the ease of VTA adjustment but many will prefer the Rega for it's holisic view of the music. You really can't go wrong either way. Happy hunting.
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david99
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if your 99 phono comes with sovtek LPS 12axt's pull them and get some nos tubes.
the 2 sovtek 12ax7's will be seated in the 1st 2 positions.the 1st postition MUST be a very quiet tube.the sovtek LPS is said to be very quiet but I disagree
My 99 phono came with sovtek's and nos jan phillips($25 option) I replaced them all with killer nos tubes.telefunken 12ax7's and radiotechnique (special reserve) 12au7's.
this phono stage now is almost as quiet as the dead quiet solid state black cube and stomped the cube in a/b listening tests.(and not from the shower either mario)
tfta
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Alot of good recommendations in here folks...,what to do, what to do?! Being a retailer, I'll keep my opinion to myself unless specifically asked for it. But I did want to point out that the MMF-1 is a phono stage, not a turntable. Happy hunting Bradz.

Mario
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bradz OP
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Hi Mario. I'd like your opinion on a turntable please. I remember talking to another member here before and he mentioned that I should contact you about Rogue pre's when I was seeking opinions between the 66 and 99. He mentioned that you are very knowledgable about Rogue equipment. Since I'm using a Rogue Magnum 99, I'd like to know what turntables you have used with the Rogue 99 pre, and with what results. Thanks in advance!
natalie
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Carefull on the NOS.Most of it is overpriced junk.Not the real thing.
Yes true NOS is tthe way to go.But carefull where you get it from.
Some of the Radiotechnique out there is very bad and noisy.Buyer beware
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