Hawk66 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Hi all, Keen to get your views on what is the best sub $3K TT (new only-without cartridge). I appreciate the other elements (amp, speakers. phono stage etc.) all have an impact but putting that aside I am keen to get views on what you see as the best bang for buck TT at the moment in the sub $3K range. I am really keen on a Technics SL1200GR but would love to hear from anyone with any alternate suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Jeepers just grab the p9 going with a cart at under $3k easily worth much much more, can’t see anything 2 to 3x would better it ... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chigurh Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Clearaudio Concept. Just my opinion, I have one and I like it a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill125812 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, Chigurh said: Clearaudio Concept. Just my opinion, I have one and I like it a lot. +1 for clearaudio. Great for the money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Good suggestions... you could also get a nice new VPI from @Krispy Audio. New, warranty and modern looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryffles Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 9 hours ago, jakeyb77 said: Good suggestions... you could also get a nice new VPI from @Krispy Audio. New, warranty and modern looks. Yep, Krispy has a preloved Aries Scout for$2200.....bargain! https://krispyaudio.com.au/products/vpi-aries-scout-turntable-pre-loved.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Gryffles said: Yep, Krispy has a preloved Aries Scout for$2200.....bargain! https://krispyaudio.com.au/products/vpi-aries-scout-turntable-pre-loved.html Wow! Hadn’t even looked at the website. That is a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janjuggler Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Hi All, Something different, an Avid Ingenium, $2200 at most sellers, leaves $800 to upgrade cartridge JJ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty48 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Well Tempered Simplex new is around the right money and my first choice. That said, the p9 currently for sale is attractive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossb Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 The Rega P8 can be had for just a bit more than $3k if you find the right dealer, and is a superb turntable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 cant go wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, jakeyb77 said: cant go wrong I agree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_F Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 23 hours ago, Hawk66 said: I am really keen on a Technics SL1200GR but would love to hear from anyone with any alternate suggestions. I'd take the Technics SL1200GR in a heartbeat over all the suggestions. The build quality and motor accuracy, combined with an excellent tonearm make this about the best value turntable on the market IMO. https://audiojunction.com.au/product/technics-sl-1200gr-direct-drive-turntable/ 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Elliott Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 12 hours ago, rusty48 said: Well Tempered Simplex new is around the right money and my first choice. That said, the p9 currently for sale is attractive. I have the Well Tempered Versalex. If the Simplex gives even 50 % of the performance of the Versalex then it's a no-brainer. Havn't heard anything come close to the Versalex at double it's RRP. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Brix Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 @Hawk66 Lots of good options already suggested and i think you get a quite capable deck+arm at that price level. You might also consider the MoFi Studiodeck (well within your stated budget) and Ultradeck (a fair bit over). Cheers, 2B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe latte Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 On 28/06/2020 at 9:36 PM, Hawk66 said: Hi all, Keen to get your views on what is the best sub $3K TT (new only-without cartridge). I appreciate the other elements (amp, speakers. phono stage etc.) all have an impact but putting that aside I am keen to get views on what you see as the best bang for buck TT at the moment in the sub $3K range. I am really keen on a Technics SL1200GR but would love to hear from anyone with any alternate suggestions. Go the Technics I have 7 turntables and around 60 carts and I have been doing this for over 30 years. I have an sp10mk2 with an Eminent Technology arm, a sl1200g a mk2 a Commonwealth idler, a Lenco a Denon and a Vintage Orpheus silex with a Hadcock arm. I have had more turntables than I care to remember and my friend had a hifi shop and I enjoyed his Linn Sondek. The mk2 and the G I have sound stunning I clearly wasted a lot of time with belt drive. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk66 Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! I ended up getting a great deal on a new Technics SL1200GR. Have also decided to pair it with a Rega Fono MM mk3 and a VM540ML cart. Looking forward to hooking it all up. Now i just need to buy some good quality RCA connectors with an earth wire.. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKay Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 36 minutes ago, Hawk66 said: Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! I ended up getting a great deal on a new Technics SL1200GR. Have also decided to pair it with a Rega Fono MM mk3 and a VM540ML cart. Looking forward to hooking it all up. Now i just need to buy some good quality RCA connectors with an earth wire.. Well done. Grab these if they are long enough from @cafe67 you won’t get any better without spending serious money 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Jones Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) Deleted because I missed the OP bought a Technics Edited July 2, 2020 by Warren Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Jones Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 You won't be disappointed with the Technics, mine sports an EPC205c with a Jico SAS and sounds wonderful. The VM540ML should be good as it uses a similar diamond to the SAS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkaramazov Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 On 01/07/2020 at 10:47 PM, Hawk66 said: Thanks for all the comments and suggestions! I ended up getting a great deal on a new Technics SL1200GR. Have also decided to pair it with a Rega Fono MM mk3 and a VM540ML cart. Looking forward to hooking it all up. Now i just need to buy some good quality RCA connectors with an earth wire.. Great TT and fantastic cartridge. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk66 Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 Also just picked up a Shiit Mani as an alternate phono stage...looking forward to see what the difference is between that and the Fono Mk3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikizee Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 I lust after the new Technics range. Good choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk66 Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 Just a quick update... Technics SL1200GR arrived.. VM540ML cartridge arrived... decided to not get Rega Fono MM Mk3 but instead bought a Schiit Mani direct from USA.. Mani was the last piece and it arrived today .... all I can say is I'm blown away with the difference to my old set up. The old set up was not crap but this is just in a different league. The definition and clarity coming from the system is phenomenal.. It feels great when you spend a fair chunk of cash and you get an even better result than you hoped for. Anything I have played so far, Jazz, Rock, Electronica, Classical just rocks.. Happy Days.. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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