[minya]

Hello,

I'm considering a turntable purchase. Not for a while, though. Maybe not even this year. But if I ever do decide to go for it, I'd like some ideas of what to aim for.

Right now my source is a Bel Canto DAC2, which is a pretty damn good DAC. If I get a turntable, I'd like something somewhat comparable in quality.

I guess I'm wondering if I should get something like a Music Hall MMF-5 or just save my pennies until I can afford something like a VPI Scout. I'm guessing the latter would probably be the better idea...

Any thoughts?

- Chris

 

[daycart1]

OK, I'll take a crack at this

I think that the Scout with a good piece of vinyl will kick most digital butt.
An MMF-5 would give a good taste of vinyl and be fine for a secondary source.
But I'd guess that a match for your DAC would be something like an MMF-7 or a Rega P3 or similar.

Have fun deciding!

 

[cansman]

Yes, get a Rega P3 or the new P5

 

[lini]

...or maybe a nice new Thorens TD2010 (http://www.thorens.ch/01890793fd0a39...0b02/index.htm)?

Greetings from Hannover!

Manfred / lini

 

[minya]

Yeah... good choices. I'll keep my eye on the Rega P3. Looks very tasty.

- Chris

 

[lini]

Or maybe a tasty looking Clearaudio Emotion?

Info here: http://www.clearaudio.de/res1/en/pro...n/emotion.html

Greetings from Hannover!

Manfred / lini

 

[19lexicon78]

the best..it seems the EMT 927. i wished i had that one..

 

[chillysalsa]

If you want to tweak to your heart's content, wait and save up for a Linn Sondek. If you want to plug'n play, I would also vote for the Regas, or Music Hall tables.

I'm still very happy with a Linn Axis, readily found for $350 used these days. It compares favourably with the Rega P3 and MMF-5, and works well on electronica.

 

[daycart1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lini Or maybe a tasty looking Clearaudio Emotion? Info here: http://www.clearaudio.de/res1/en/pro...n/emotion.html

Written up in the current Stereophile!

 

[minya]

That Clearaudio sure is pretty. How much is it? Where can it be purchased in North America?

chillysalsa, I'm definitely going to avoid Linn tables because from what I've read, they're very fickle and difficult to calibrate / set-up etc. Not what I'm into.

- Chris

 

[chillysalsa]

True, the LP12 can take months to get sounding 'just so'. But the Axis does not have the fancy suspension system meaning,
Pro: easy to set up, almost plug & play,
Con: mandatory to have a very stable platform!

The Rega with the venerable RB300 or RB250 from Incognito are superb for the music we like, that offers you a bit of upgrading fun.

 

[kentamcolin]

I have a Scout and think it sounds fantastic, but I've heard Ray Samuels Rega (P3 I think) with a very nice cartridge and it sounds just as good IMO.

 

[Audio Addict]

I also had a chance to hear Ray's P3 with his 20+ year old cartridge and it did sound great. However, the question is how many people buy a P3 and use Ray's XR-2 with it? Unfortunately I now have his XR-2 on order as a result, but with a Sota Comet instead of the P3.

 

[Ohoen]

I'm enjoying my modded (acrylic platter/Heavyweight counterweight) Moth Alamo (Rega P2 Clone) with electronic stuff. I'm using a Shure V15 cart. If I were going to patiently save up, though, I'd probably be thinking hard about the Scout and I'd spend a lot of time auditioning different tables/arms/carts with a few reference LPs (that's very important).

 

[lini]

minya: Over here, it's about 450 Euro for the table alone or 750 for table & arm. And sorry, but I don't know about distribution in the US - it says one should ask them via info@clearaudio.de...

Greetings from Hannover!

Manfred / lini