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In Reply to: RE: New turntable decision posted by scottcw on August 29, 2016 at 08:32:47
Another choice to consider!
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That's the one (Gem Dandy) I'd seriously look at within the sub 2K budget. If the OP can swing slightly less than 3k, a WTL Amadeus will definitely put Miles in the room.
"That's the one (Gem Dandy) I'd seriously look at within the sub 2K budget. If the OP can swing slightly less than 3k, a WTL Amadeus will definitely put Miles in the room."
Are you not aware of the WTL Simplex?
Yes, I'm aware of it. According to those who have went from the Simplex to the Amadeus over at AudioCircle, the Amadeus is the better value and easily worth the price difference. I own an Amadeus and I've never seen a Simplex (other than pics), so I'm taking them at their word.
For what it is worth, The Aurora is the best table that I have heard anywhere close to this price-range, offering a seductively alluring musicality when paired with the right cartridge and phonostage.
Yes, looks like a very interesting design that's been well reviewed. Apparently, it like a few other interesting possibilities are not on the radar however.
The Aurora was on his list of possible contenders, and if there was an component that I would be confident in suggesting a blind purchase of, this is it!
Would love to hear one along with the Polytable, but not possible where I live.
The Aurora MK3 is probably the best table of the bunch considering your qualifications.
If the C-Sharp proves to be musically satisfying, then there is no reason not to go for it.
I can't hear the WTL, GEM, or EAT before buying. No amount of online research / comments will replace my ears.
I agree with you Scott. You would that one could find a few more offerings in Portland.
"think" should have been in there somewhere!
Are you able to audition the Aurora?
As noted above, no.
Thanks, but $1500-2K is the top of my budget.
Then I'd be all over the Gem.
Settle on a cartridge first. You probably already are aware that not all cartridges are compatible with various tonearms from different manufacturers.
Rega? Well, it's a good product but they run a little fast. That could be the reason for this "prat" that many fans are enamored with. Also, if you are dead set on a Rega forget the Elys. To be quite honest I think that it sucks. There are many better cartridges that will work well on the Rega arm.
I was able to listen to a couple of VPI tables today - the Scout and the Prime. I think starting with the cartridge is spot on. The Scout had a Grado wood cartridge that significantly rolled off the highs to the point of being veiled. The Prime had a Dyna cartridge (I think the 20X2) and was a clear improvement. I would have gone Rega had I not heard the VPI / Dyna combo.At this point, I want to keep it to tables I can hear in person. In Portland, this means...
- Rega
- VPI
- EATThanks everyone for the great feedback.
Edits: 08/29/16
Been a Scout owner for over six years. My experience tells me the cartridge and phono preamp determine how it will sound. Previously I used Monolithic with Dyna 10x5 and Jolida with Denon 304. Looking back, their performance now seems lackluster compared to Soundsmith's Zephyr MIMC through a Sutherland 20/20. That wasn't the table's fault.
The original Scout has an inverted bearing. I don't believe the new model does.
I am not dead set on Rega, thus this thread.
My preferences in a turntable...
- Acrylic or Delrin platter.
- AC motor.
- Inverted bearing.
- $2K or less.
I am going through this same process of searching for my first TT since I started collecting silver discs in the late eighties. I have decided to go with the Polytable which I intend to order as soon as it comes up on top of the household budget priority list. I already bought a 2M mono SE as the first cartridge. Ortofon discontinued it but Acoustic Sounds still had some so I grabbed it. I foresee exploring mono jazz reissues for a year or two before I feel the need to buy a stereo cart. Now I'm trying to decide what phono stage I should buy. It's pretty much down to the Decware or the new Graham Slee Accession. Opposites in every way except price. I have an Audion 2A3 amp driving Rethm widebanders. I imagine I'd be happy with either choice in my system. The Accession is a new type of equalization technology that it supposed to be superlative. Whatdayall think? Hey Travis, I live in Spring Branch between Blanco and San Antonio.
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