Which TurnTable - 50K range?

Thanks again everyone for your recommendations. Due to no listening opportunities at the moment (COVID) no decision will be made quickly on this. I’m still doing a lot of reading on the different options. Indeed, I’m also attempting to locate records to play on one after I get it, but as I have found there seems to be plenty of options ...

Thanks again.
 
Hi Calvin,

How did your search for the 'Grail' go?

I had my TechDAS V premium for some time and it betters my previous Kuzma Stabi R on all points and considering the cost difference it should but there is never any guarantee. With your budget in mind I think this could be a good starting point for your quest unless you didn't find a candidate.

Best/Mike
 
Mikeoo said:
Hi Calvin,

How did your search for the 'Grail' go?

I had my TechDAS V premium for some time and it betters my previous Kuzma Stabi R on all points and considering the cost difference it should but there is never any guarantee. With your budget in mind I think this could be a good starting point for your quest unless you didn't find a candidate.

Best/Mike
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Hi,

Wow - a TechDAS V Premium must be VERY NICE!!!

Since I desire to hear one before I commit to purchasing presently I'm stuck. Because of COVID I haven't been able to leave the house - had a cardiac event in Nov and actually have a heart monitor on right now. So, it will be a while yet. However, I upped my budget. After all my reading (if I purchase one) I've decided upon the Kronos Pro LE with SCPS-1. I really wanted the TechDas AF-2 Premium but my dealer no longer carries them. I'll miss not having two arms ... (but researching how someone may modify that on a Kronos ...).
 
I would suggest the Acoustic Signature Ascona. I have the Acoustic Signature Invictus Jr in my system and also Bergmann Galder/Odin, Avid Acutus Reference, and Technics SL-1000R. All fantastic turntables, you cannot go wrong with any of these.
 
hogen said:
I would suggest the Acoustic Signature Ascona. I have the Acoustic Signature Invictus Jr in my system and also Bergmann Galder/Odin, Avid Acutus Reference, and Technics SL-1000R. All fantastic turntables, you cannot go wrong with any of these.
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Wow that is a collection and a half of TTs. I’ve looked into all the above except the Invictus. I’ll research that one out. As you stated - I can’t go wrong with any of them ...
 
The Invictus Jr is of course in a bit of another class (it should be also given the price). But that does not mean that you will get any less satisfaction from the other 3 I mentioned. Every time I listen to the Bergman, Technics or Avid I am totally happy and think to myself that it cannot get any better than this. Though when I change to the Invictus Jr it does get better;) I friend of mine has the Acoustic Signature Ascona, and I am guessing that the Ascona is at least as good as my other three tables, probably even better.
 
No love for the Kronos Sparta?

Looks like this is one manufacture that posts USD MSRP online (+1)
 
I have to assume that at the $50k price range they must all sound great. So I would be looking for the nicest looking turntable; any “normal” looking turntable will not do.
 
My suggestion

Turntable: Reed 3C $15k
Arm: Reed 5T $20K
Cart: My Sonic Lab Signature Platinum MC $10k

Total amount $45k

Or maybe a Pluto turntable.
 
Many thanks for all the fantastic suggestions. If I purchase a TT, at this time I’m primarily leaning towards either a Kronos Pro or SME 30/12.

A TechDAS AF2 Premium would be nice, but U.S. delivery takes way too long.

Thanks again for all the suggestions.
 
SME is a solid choice. I was very happy with the 20/2/V arm and in case it wasn't already mentioned the German made TW-Acustic tables are fantastic.

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