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I have a technic SL1200 MK5 with a AT440mla going to my C220. The sound is enjoyable. I have been thinking of about a turntable upgrade and was wondering if the VPI scout would be a lateral move or a upgrade ? Should I just look at changing my tonearm/cartridge and keep the technic ?
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For the money that you would spend on a VPI TT, you might want to also check out Rega TT's as well. |
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Personally, after spending a few $Ks on Regas, ProJects and VPIs, all of which have been re-sold. I've decided that I don't like the sound of those brands of non-suspended tables (I can't generalize to all non-suspended.) I was, in particular, very excited to get my hands on a VPI Aries, which I modded with a light to resemble the MT10 (see pics). I loved the looks of the table, the tonearm was great .... but it sounded HARD. It sounded very much like you think a heavy piece of MDF with a thick acrylic platter (and no mat) would sound. It was not a bad sound, just not to my liking. To make a long story short, I second the recommendation of auditioning tables and having a VERY clear idea of the sound you want. Personally, I don't want my LPs to sound like CDs (which is what I got with the Aries and most other non-suspended tables I've tried). I want my LPs to sound noticeably smoother and warmer than CDs. That's why the Thorens TD125 with custom plinth is the ONE table I've been faithfully using for almost 5 years. I hope this helps, Alberto |
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For "moi" or David?
Alberto P.S. I guess you are thinking of both of us |
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If you guys have a tight budget, then it's probably best to keep what you already have. Really good vinyl playback setups cost quite a bit these days- just the way it is. Last edited by gregswaim; 04-18-2009 at 11:34 AM. |
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Alberto.......Very creative with the light mod on the VPI. Quite attractive. It's a shame the sound didn't rise to the beauty.
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I'm thinking the new Pro-Ject X-tension turntable with the 12" Evolution arm is worth an audition. I haven't been able to locate a US dealer that has one. This turntable has my curiosity level high enough to seek an audition. Here's two photos, one with the carbon fiber Evolution arm, the other with the Ortofon arm. Both look great.
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Dan STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital cable, Sonos Connect, PurePower 2000, Stillpoints, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Wireworld, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Micro Seiki DD40, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, Nakamichi BX-300, Sony 60ES DAT, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints, Wireworld, Kimber, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113 VINTAGE - McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, Sony DTC-59ES DAT, McIntosh 4300V, JBL 4312A |
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