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New Turntable - Recommendation
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I'm a fan of the Technics SL1200MK II You can add a bunch of tweaks and all kinds of fun stuff. It appears that this model has been discontinued but the SL-1200MK5 is available.

But these are direct drive and I know most prefer belt drive.

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How about the new VPI Traveller, Clearaudio Concept, Project Perspex or Music Hall 7.1. I would choose any of these over any Technics SL1200xx. 

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and dustcover for $1,465.

http://www.stereomojo.com/SOTA%20COMET%20III%20TURNTABLE%20REVIEW.htm/SOTACOMETIIITURNTABLEREVIEW.htm

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue14/sotacomet.htm

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I'm in a similar position and have about the same budget as Mike.

Was on the fench between the VPI Traveller and the Rega RP6.  Has anyone heard both?  Are there "house sounds" that either company has a reputation for?

Listened to the Clearaudio Concept and liked it a lot, but because of the magnetic tonearm system it won't work with my somewhat "springy" hardwood floors.  Will look into the Comet.

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Here's one vote for the VPI Traveller. I've been a VPI owner since the mid 80's.

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