RGA
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One of the things on my soon to get list (soon as in the next couple of months) is a turntable. I am planning on a high end rig down the line but I'm kind of looking at a tide me over budget deck.'
I've had some Duals and Rega 2 clone and to be honest I'm not a big fan of the Rega presentation. Project was okay but a little thin sounding.
That said Pro-Ject has supposedly greatly improved the RPM 5.2 which comes with an Ortofon 2M Red for an affordable price. http://www.whathifi.com/pro-ject/rpm52/review
I have been eying the Tri-Art Pebbles turntable for $1300 including the arm
Waiting for Jack's review of it.
But when you add in a good cart it's up to $2000.
There is a shop selling refreshed vintage tables from Yamaha and Pioneer which is also a consideration - a good direct drive from Yamaha (GT750, 1000 or 2000) might be had for a reasonable sum and were well regard DD decks. And probably pick up the iFi Phono stage for $400.
I had a budget Shure m97xE and would rather go with an MC if possible. The Shure tracked well but just sounded a bit blah (although my Rega 2 clone may have influenced this somewhat.
Ideally I'd like a deck for $1,000 including the arm and cartridge.
Anyone try the above mentioned Pro-Ject?
FWIW The turntable I'm looking at down the road (well down the road 2-5 years)is the VPI Super Scoutmaster and the Triangle Arts Signature and Reference tables.
I've had some Duals and Rega 2 clone and to be honest I'm not a big fan of the Rega presentation. Project was okay but a little thin sounding.
That said Pro-Ject has supposedly greatly improved the RPM 5.2 which comes with an Ortofon 2M Red for an affordable price. http://www.whathifi.com/pro-ject/rpm52/review
I have been eying the Tri-Art Pebbles turntable for $1300 including the arm
Waiting for Jack's review of it.
But when you add in a good cart it's up to $2000.
There is a shop selling refreshed vintage tables from Yamaha and Pioneer which is also a consideration - a good direct drive from Yamaha (GT750, 1000 or 2000) might be had for a reasonable sum and were well regard DD decks. And probably pick up the iFi Phono stage for $400.
I had a budget Shure m97xE and would rather go with an MC if possible. The Shure tracked well but just sounded a bit blah (although my Rega 2 clone may have influenced this somewhat.
Ideally I'd like a deck for $1,000 including the arm and cartridge.
Anyone try the above mentioned Pro-Ject?
FWIW The turntable I'm looking at down the road (well down the road 2-5 years)is the VPI Super Scoutmaster and the Triangle Arts Signature and Reference tables.