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Old 02-09-2010, 11:34 PM
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It is a nice looking table but it has a lot of competition in the 5 grand price range.
VPI, Nottingham...
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Old 02-09-2010, 11:35 PM
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The VPI classic looks like a nice table.
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Old 02-09-2010, 11:39 PM
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The VPI classic looks like a nice table.
My friend Miles (Arc Ref 3 shootout thread) has one and is not overly impressed with it. He regrets going in that direction instead of a Clearaudio or similar. To say he hates the unipivot arm is an understatement. Just relaying his bottom line on it.

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Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
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Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
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Old 02-09-2010, 11:40 PM
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Dave & Bob,

I was thinking Scoutmaster - Super Scoutmaster
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Old 02-09-2010, 11:57 PM
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Dave & Bob,

I was thinking Scoutmaster - Super Scoutmaster
Many loyal followers of which I've never been one. Great reviews is all I can offer. Very tweakable and some feel that is a negative -- $1200 this, $600 for that.

I personally want very little maintenance w/a TT. Once in awhile check the tracking force and speed -- the rest is enjoyment w/o a tweak thought looming.

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Preamp:VAC Statement (on order) (Silver Flake)
Digital Source: dCS Rossini CD/SACD Transport, Vivaldi APEX DAC, Upsampler Plus & matching Clock (Silver)
Analogue Preamp:VAC Renaissance SE Phono stage in Silver Flake with XLR Output Option & with Nordost Valhalla XLR's.
Analogue Sources:SME 20/2 w/SME V arm & Nordost Odin 2 Tone Arm Cable, Palo Santos Presentation Cartridge & Akai GX-400D Reel-to-Reel w/relapped heads by JRF Magnetic Sciences. Akai RC-17 cabled remote (original owner since 1974).
Vibration Control:TT on HRS M3X2-1921 shelf.
Speakers:Wilson Audio Alexia V (on order in Ferrari Argento Silver/Parchment grills sitting on Acoustic Diode Kit).
Power Cables:4 Nordost Odin Supreme Reference on amps, preamp & DAC. Ansuz Acoustics C2 on Transport & Clock.
Power Distribution:Ansuz Mainz D3 Distributor & Ansuz Mainz C2 1M Power Cable
Power Outlets:Furutech GTX-D NCF (R) duplex outlet, GTX Wall Plate & Duplex Cover (x2) on dedicated, same panel phase, 20A breakers.
Speaker Cables:2M Nordost Odin 2 Supreme Reference on Nordost Sort Lifts.
Signal Cables:Nordost Odin XLR's on dCS DAC & Amps.
Digital Cables: Nordost Odin 2's, 110-ohm AES/EBU on dCS Transport to DAC.
Clock Cables:5 each 75 ohm 1.25M Nordost Valhalla BNC/BNC Digital
Ethernet Cable: WireWorld Platinum 1M Starlight® 8 Twinax
Headphones:Vintage Koss Pro IV AA.
RCM: Audio Desk PRO
Tube Test Gear:Mint late '60's/calibrated Heathkit TT-1A, MaxiMatcher Power Amp & Preamp & Space Tech Labs ATT-3.02 tube test sets.
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Old 02-10-2010, 04:16 AM
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David....... At that price point, I would sooner install a pair of MC2301 amplifiers in one of my systems.
And you know how much I agree on that one DAN !

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Dan.....I can see you with 2301's and a RockPort t'table

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Many loyal followers of which I've never been one. Great reviews is all I can offer. Very tweakable and some feel that is a negative -- $1200 this, $600 for that.

I personally want very little maintenance w/a TT. Once in awhile check the tracking force and speed -- the rest is enjoyment w/o a tweak thought looming.

Bob
Bob....I agree, that's one of the reasons I own a Rega. They're like McIntosh, take it out of the box, plug it in and play


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David.......Here's your next turntable.


Pro-ject Xtension

Simply beautiful

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I always decide to down size on the equipment. As soon as I get it down to a respectable level I see something else I just have to have. And another and another..............
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