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clpetersen 02-12-2023 11:59 AM

Upgraditis
 
I guess it was inevitable.

We got into vinyl during Covid and started with an EAT C-major with Ortofon Bronze MM feeding into a Bryston BP17-3 with on board phono option (MM only).

(Bryston, Audeze, and WW goodies thru AA/Ivan).

So, if I doubled the budget, say $6-$8K, what can I get? Or need to move >$10K to get a real bump??

Prefer to stay with MM as I am not the only one to use the TT and don't want another box (but considering a new pre-amp as well).

Thoughts?

Masterlu 02-12-2023 12:28 PM

1 Attachment(s)
VPI - Prime Signature Turntable

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1676219377

miner 02-12-2023 01:05 PM

VPI suggestion by Ivan is a solid suggestion. If you don’t feel confident with a unipivot arm you could consider a gimbal design.

clpetersen 02-12-2023 01:36 PM

Tha is a striking turntable! (VPI)

Maks 02-12-2023 06:30 PM

For belt drive in that price range, I have to agree w/Ivan. The looks may not be for everyone, but if DD is your thing I'd look at a Technics SL-1200G. If I was in your shoes and wanted to stretch the budget I would 100% pick up the SP-10 in the Market.

I'd also make the jump up to the 2M Black cart, it's worth every dollar.

FreddieFerric 02-12-2023 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maks (Post 1071816)
For belt drive in that price range, I have to agree w/Ivan. The looks may not be for everyone, but if DD is your thing I'd look at a Technics SL-1200G. If I was in your shoes and wanted to stretch the budget I would 100% pick up the SP-10 in the Market.

I'd also make the jump up to the 2M Black cart, it's worth every dollar.

JMHO, but the TT's you mentioned deserve a cartridge better than the 2M Black or any MM for that matter.

High Bling Factor: Oracle Delphi Mk. VI - https://www.oracle-audio.com/delphi-...ond-generation

Formerly YB-2 02-12-2023 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maks (Post 1071816)
For belt drive in that price range, I have to agree w/Ivan. The looks may not be for everyone, but if DD is your thing I'd look at a Technics SL-1200G. If I was in your shoes and wanted to stretch the budget I would 100% pick up the SP-10 in the Market.

I'd also make the jump up to the 2M Black cart, it's worth every dollar.

Another vote for the Technics 1200G.
A big advantage for your situation is the easily changed headshell on the 1200G so you can use multiple cartridges (I have 9 of them). You can stay with MM for your everyday listening and swap out to an MC for more critical listening. The new 1200G is a terrific piece of gear. Everything very much upgraded from the original models.

There are a number of excellent phono-preamps in the sub-$2K range. $4K for the 1200G, $2K for the phono-preamp & $2K for an Ortofon Cadenza Bronze.

There you are. Spent every dime you mentioned. :thumbsup:

Antonmb 02-12-2023 08:47 PM

Another vote for the Technics, and as Glenn said, the removable headshell is a big plus. You can also go with an MC cartridge and add a stepup transformer to feed the MM input on your current pre instead of a new phono stage, it's another box but would be much smaller and can be discretely positioned. There are some great reasonably priced options out there, including Ortofon's ST-7

Maks 02-12-2023 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FreddieFerric (Post 1071817)
JMHO, but the TT's you mentioned deserve a cartridge better than the 2M Black or any MM for that matter.

High Bling Factor: Oracle Delphi Mk. VI - https://www.oracle-audio.com/delphi-...ond-generation

The OP said he prefers to stay w/MM.

miner 02-12-2023 10:28 PM

A HO MC would work as well with a standard MM input


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