Time for a new TT :)

**volks** · March 21, 2018, 04:03 PM

Very empty space in my System

.......the Mcintosh MT5 has moved on.... Long live the Mcintosh MT5! ............now the fun begins for a new TT

**Dizzie** · March 21, 2018, 04:13 PM

volks,

Did your MT5 really break beyond repair?

**Petro85** · March 21, 2018, 04:18 PM

wow you didnt have that long enough to break. too bad. call Mike get a vpi, it will run for the rest of your life and ive heard both the mac tt"s the vpi will be better and cheaper.
sorry for your loss.

**volks** · March 21, 2018, 04:22 PM

Sorry maybe I should re-write that lol............I sold my Mcintosh MT5 .....It did not die.....it provided excellent service the entire time I had it

**Kuoppis** · March 21, 2018, 04:32 PM

So, what’s your heart’s desire?

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**volks** · March 21, 2018, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Kuoppis

So, what’s your heart’s desire?

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I have 3 diff in mind........

**Kuoppis** · March 21, 2018, 04:45 PM

Interesting, a little bit different level ‘tables you have there.

I just bought a new one, will be delivered tomorrow. Stay tuned.

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**KeithR** · March 21, 2018, 05:32 PM

I would get the Technics 1200G instead of all three and save some $ in the process.

But I'm a DD guy.

**Kuoppis** · March 21, 2018, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by KeithR

I would get the Technics 1200G instead of all three and save some $ in the process.

But I'm a DD guy.

Listedned to the Technics and IMHO it is way overrated in the comments here on the forum. Not nearly as good as some of the statements let you believe.

Not in the same league as e.g. the Clearaudio.

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**Mike** · March 21, 2018, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by volks

I have 3 diff in mind........

Of those three, definitely the CA.

I agree with Kouppis on the Technics, unless you’re planning on DJ’ing in your spare time.

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**KeithR** · March 21, 2018, 05:45 PM

The new Technics has nothing to do with DJing.

**Mikado463** · March 22, 2018, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Kuoppis

Listedned to the Technics and IMHO it is way overrated in the comments here on the forum. Not nearly as good as some of the statements let you believe.

all well and good, to which you are in the minority

Not in the same league as e.g. the Clearaudio.

I suspect you're right, so does Clearaudio make a 4k table to compare with ?

Originally Posted by KeithR

The new Technics has nothing to do with DJing.

I agree, but one can't help but compare with the past !

as for the 1200G, the Op stated on a different forum (same thread) that he has zero interest, based on looks alone.

**Elztalbiker** · March 22, 2018, 01:04 PM

Innovation with TT3 — stunning

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**volks** · March 23, 2018, 02:37 AM

Its a tough decision for me.

**Mordante** · March 26, 2018, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by volks

Its a tough decision for me.

My personal wish list would contain:

Thales

Dr Feikert

Reed

Pluto

**Kuoppis** · March 26, 2018, 10:12 AM

Great selection, I could live with either of them.

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**Kuoppis** · March 26, 2018, 10:15 AM

Current favorite: AMG V12

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**Kuoppis** · March 26, 2018, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by Mikado463

I suspect you're right, so does Clearaudio make a 4k table to compare with ?

Sorry, overlooked this, e.g. the Clearaudio Performance DC is great for that kind of money. Even comes with the Virtuoso V2 cart in the package.

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**Petro85** · March 26, 2018, 08:42 PM

CA would not be on my list at all. Have to spend a lot more than other brands to be same quality no matter how nice they look. I do have loads of experience with them as a good friend of mine buys nothing but CA for years and years. Now I live far from him, luckily I don't have to pretend to like them anymore. I'm not a fan. But I have owned a few of the cartridges virtuoso and maestro were 2 of them and they are the same , overpriced for performance. My $1200 grado was way better than the $1200 maestro. Just my opinion though, ymmv. I recently sold a Merrill Williams real (Mike called it corky dorky) but it would compete with any mentioned here for less money than most. Ugly duckling but great performance.
I'm a huge feikert fan, and in my future hopefully will be going that way. I love amg and spiral groove but could never pony up that kind of money. Vpi is talked down upon a lot and I'm one who does, I have owned 5 of them. but under $10k with arm I've not heard many better than prime signature. Best of luck in your search.

**Mordante** · March 27, 2018, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Petro85

CA would not be on my list at all. Have to spend a lot more than other brands to be same quality no matter how nice they look. I do have loads of experience with them as a good friend of mine buys nothing but CA for years and years. Now I live far from him, luckily I don't have to pretend to like them anymore. I'm not a fan. But I have owned a few of the cartridges virtuoso and maestro were 2 of them and they are the same , overpriced for performance. My $1200 grado was way better than the $1200 maestro. Just my opinion though, ymmv. I recently sold a Merrill Williams real (Mike called it corky dorky) but it would compete with any mentioned here for less money than most. Ugly duckling but great performance.
I'm a huge feikert fan, and in my future hopefully will be going that way. I love amg and spiral groove but could never pony up that kind of money. Vpi is talked down upon a lot and I'm one who does, I have owned 5 of them. but under $10k with arm I've not heard many better than prime signature. Best of luck in your search.

I agree.

I think the affordable VPI TTs like the Scout and the Classic are decent/good for the money. But just like CA they cannot IMHO compete with Feickert, Reed etc.

**Petro85** · March 27, 2018, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Mordante

I agree.

I think the affordable VPI TTs like the Scout and the Classic are decent/good for the money. But just like CA they cannot IMHO compete with Feickert, Reed etc.

Yes I agree. A feikert with a reed arm would be serious cash though. But I was talking more the prime sig. Which I think is the sweet spot in the line. Anything above that doesn't sound much different. I have no love for the classic with internal motor. Which I owned one. Something vpi was always against. But sold a lot so they liked it .lol

**Mordante** · March 28, 2018, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by Petro85

Yes I agree. A feikert with a reed arm would be serious cash though. But I was talking more the prime sig. Which I think is the sweet spot in the line. Anything above that doesn't sound much different. I have no love for the classic with internal motor. Which I owned one. Something vpi was always against. But sold a lot so they liked it .lol

A 12" Jelco arm also works wonders.

But I cannot look in your wallet. I have no idea what a VPI Prime costs

**fjn04** · March 31, 2018, 01:53 PM

The Feickert tables are very pleasing to my eye. I thought the Woodpecker sounded good when I heard it... once with Ortofon arm, the other with Kuzma arm. I have not read this thread thoroughly, but I see Prime Signature mentioned, so that must be 5-6K. In that price range, maybe a used Kuzma Stabi Ref 2, or NEW Stabi S-12 would be worth considering. Pairing that with a Stogi 12" arm may keep you in the desired price range.

**volks** · March 31, 2018, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by fjn04

The Feickert tables are very pleasing to my eye. I thought the Woodpecker sounded good when I heard it... once with Ortofon arm, the other with Kuzma arm. I have not read this thread thoroughly, but I see Prime Signature mentioned, so that must be 5-6K. In that price range, maybe a used Kuzma Stabi Ref 2, or NEW Stabi S-12 would be worth considering. Pairing that with a Stogi 12" arm may keep you in the desired price range.

The name of the TT is Woodpecker???

**CPP** · April 1, 2018, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by volks

The name of the TT is Woodpecker???

Oh yes, and the others are Blackbird and Firebird have a read @ http://www.feickert.org/

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**a.wayne** · April 2, 2018, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Mikado463

all well and good, to which you are in the minority

I suspect you're right, so does Clearaudio make a 4k table to compare with ?

I agree, but one can't help but compare with the past !

as for the 1200G, the Op stated on a different forum (same thread) that he has zero interest, based on looks alone.

How is it to the SL1200 of yore , those had serious feedback and rumble issues on systems with big bass/Subwoofer Drivers ..

I could not have them in the same room , where as we could place all our BD floaters in the same room..

The best DD tables i tried back then were the Kenwood KD series , better and less susceptible than the technics with sub bass rumble/ feedback ..

Regards

**a.wayne** · April 2, 2018, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by Mordante

A 12" Jelco arm also works wonders.

But I cannot look in your wallet. I have no idea what a VPI Prime costs

Straight or S -Arm Jelco

**volks** · April 17, 2018, 04:15 PM

After some intense listening sessions/demos and even a deal falling thru.............I have chosen my new TT. The Mcintosh MT10(Cartridge is the Clearaudio TALISMANN V2 GOLD).....my MT10 will arrive in a few weeks ......I am sure the new member will fit right in and sound and look right at home in my Audio System

**MDP** · April 18, 2018, 09:47 AM

Congrats!!

Beautiful TT!

**volks** · April 18, 2018, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by MDP

Congrats!!

Beautiful TT!

Thank You

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