Comments on Profile Post by Inoculator

  1. Inoculator
    Inoculator
    Had been hoping to fully refurb the PF-800, maybe even spring for a new fancy tonearm that would pair nicely with Zu 103r, and have that take over main duties over my Pro-ject. Now I am thinking both go and I get some sort of no flash, reliable workhorse.
    Jan 29, 2021
  2. Merrick
    Merrick
    What are you considering for the reliable workhorse?
    Jan 29, 2021
  3. Inoculator
    Inoculator
    @Merrick Working through that. My local shop really likes the Audio Technica LP7. Might be a fun budget option to keep the upgrade-itis away for awhile. Sounds like can't go wrong with a Technics. I am willing to start thinking up to $3k, so also considering VPI and Rega stuff in that price range. Would love tips from folks though!
    Jan 29, 2021
  4. Merrick
    Merrick
    I’m biased towards Technics personally, but a buddy of mine has the Rega 3 and loves it.
    Jan 29, 2021
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  5. Azimuth
    Azimuth
    Even the new 1200-G or even the 1500C is a better deck than any Rega IMO.
    Jan 29, 2021
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  6. Inoculator
    Inoculator
    @rtaylor76 I have actually ever taken a serious looks at technics, I will read up. All in this same price range, also curious about the mofi ultradeck or well tempered simplex. All different philosophies, just ready to try something that is attempting to be purely about the music. Flash and gimmicks be damned.
    Jan 29, 2021
  7. Azimuth
    Azimuth
    The Ultradeck looks way overpriced to me. Looks on par if not lower than a VPI Traveler V2. The beauty of the Technics is in the coreless motor - it has tons of torque that belt drives wish they had. The 1500c is a decent deal under $1000. If you want to go fancy, still nothing wrong with a Sol with that unipiviot arm.
    Jan 29, 2021
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  8. Azimuth
    Azimuth
    Anything higher than $1k, I would post in the Advice forum. I don't keep up with some of those uber priced models.
    Jan 29, 2021
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  9. Merrick
    Merrick
    @rtaylor76 The MFSL looks deceptive, as far as I can tell it uses higher quality components than its looks suggest.
    Jan 29, 2021