What are members recommendations on current turntables in the $15K to $22K price range?
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read your own magazines. they have plenty to say on the subject. 
i imagine something might be worked out.
just kidding....could not help myself.
i imagine something might be worked out.
just kidding....could not help myself.
I would consider a good condition Garrard 401 in the right new plinth. it might be worth contacting member Jeffrey_T.
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Even if I had that much to spend I'd still get a Technics SL1200G and have it equipped with a proper armboard and Triplanar arm. Then I would also equip it with an Oracle mat. That's a very hard combination to beat at any price. Your total cost would be just shy of $11,000.
Belt drive can be pretty nice. But Technics solved all the control theory problems with servo control decades ago; after all they had a pretty big R&D budget being owned by Panasonic, and control theory isn't mysterious anywhere but in audio
Its no longer an issue. Take it from someone who has been making belt drive turntables for over 20 years now.Galibier Gavia with a Triplanar or Kuzma arm can probably fit within your budget.
The AMG Viella is squarely in your price range, and has been mentioned as a great value in several reviews. You can upgrade the tonearm to the 12JT (“turbo”) version. I have been using one now for a half-dozen years — for a long while with a Benz LPS cartridge. I upgraded my cartridge to an Etsuro Gold and the table doesn’t under-represent even with a cartridge as expensive as the table. Easy to setup, low fuss table that gives a sizable dose of what a good table can deliver.
read your own magazines. they have plenty to say on the subject.
i imagine something might be worked out.
just kidding....could not help myself.
Hi Mike! Hope you are doing well...I just figured I would listen to both reviewers and folks here...I have already spoken to several reviewers. More opinions are better.
Thank you.Lol .
So the CEO of 2 leading Hifi magazines comes to WBF to ask for advice , what about asking your reviewers (
By the way you have a nice system
makes sense Lee. here you go.
if i was buying a tt in that price range it would be the CS Port TAT2. i own the CS Port LFT1........and i am amazed by the build quality and the belt (aramid thread) drive, air bearing/ air film and non-servo motor approach. it brings a delicacy and humanity to the presentation that i can't get enough of. very special sounding.
the TAT2 uses the same technology. but with a one piece plinth and less hefty (but still 17kg--35lb) platter. it does not hurt that CS Port gear is audio art of the highest order. it's 'zen' aesthetic appeals to me.
you do need the POU2 Silent Air Supply (sold separately).......which is really quiet. as in put your ear against and can't hear quiet.
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