Thoughts on $2,000 turntable

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Submitted by Welshsox on

Hi

Im looking at a new turntable in the $2k range, maybe a touch more with cartridge, possibilities that are stocked locally are

Rega P5
VPI Scout
Nottingham ( innerspace I think )
Roksan Radius 5
Music hall 9.1

Im leaning towards the Nottingham or VPI just because they look better engineered and normally its better to buy a lower end product from a company than its top of the range.

Any thoughts on major pros/cons, ive got a feeling that they are all good product and its just going to come down to preference.

Thanks

Alan

DIY speakers

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Submitted by roadcykler on

I have done quite a bit of reading about DIY speaker building and one thing that is almost universal is the use of MDF or some type of higher quality plywood. Why isn't regular hardwood used? Why don't speaker manufacturing companies use hardwood? Almost all of the manufacturers use MDF. I would guess it's a matter of cost.

Music in the Round #30 Recordings in the Round

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Music in the Round #30

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May 29, 2008

In <A HREF="http://www.stereophile.com/musicintheround/108mitr">January</A&gt;, I reported on my experiences with the Integra DTC-9.8 preamplifier-processor, which I found to be outstanding with digital sources. That assessment was due, in no small part, to the performance of the Audyssey MultEQ XT room-correction system, which is included in the DTC-9.8. With only a little serious effort, MultEQ opened up the entire soundstage, making possible a better appreciation of the hi-rez sources now available on all sorts of discs. I have no doubt that any careful user can achieve similar satisfaction.

Cleaning Your Records in Ten (or so) Easy Steps

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May 29, 2008

I knew that the VPI 16.5 measured around 15" x 9" x 14" and weighed something close to 30 lbs, but it still struck me as large and heavy. I sliced through the packing tape to find that the machine was carefully and securely set within its carton, held in place by heavy wedges of foam. Once unpacked, it was clear that the VPI was all business and built to last, as though it could withstand great amounts of strenuous work over much time and from place to place. It's a product made to satisfy its owner. With solid, black side panels and an acrylic top, it may be nothing much to look at, but it's surprisingly attractive in its quiet, utilitarian way. Again, the VPI doesn't mess around. No frills, nothing but what is absolutely necessary. I am tempted to customize my VPI, decorate it with punk rock stickers or a pin-up girl or a name tag or something.

This guy is an AUDIO pioneer...89 and running teh bigest

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Submitted by CECE on

Company with some of teh greatest brands, this guy did it right!!! What a history, John, get an interview with him, he's getting old..this guys life is hi fi history. When D&M merges with Harman, they will own all the major brands of stuff. http://www.twice.com/article/CA6564915.html?desc=topstory

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