Hello All,
First time posting here.
I currently have a Denon Dp-300f with a Ortofon 2M Blue Cart and a Simaudio Moon 110lp V2 Phono Preamp.
I am looking at upgrading my TT and here are the tables that I am seriously considering.
I would say my budget is around $2500 max (slightly flexible but would ideally like to stay under)
Here are the tables that I am considering and would appreciate any feedback:
- MoFi Studio Deck with Hana SL MC
- Mofi Ultradeck with Hana SL MC or MasterTracker Cart
- Marantz TT-15s1 as is, with standard cart that it comes with
- EAT B-Sharp as is or Hana SL MC
- EAT C-Major with standard cart that it comes with
- Goldnote Valore 425 Plus with Donatello Red Cartridge
Looks are important to me and I would say these all look quite nice. The Marantz would probably be the best and exotic looking and then the EAT's probably would be next.
Although right now I think I am leaning towards the Goldnote. I have read good reviews and I also like it because it's not the norm (I tend to like things that are not as common sometimes).
I did see lightly used Marantz TT-15s1 available for $800 without cartridge. If I add a Hana SL, it would end up around the same price as a new Marantz but with a better cart so that is tempting. I just don't like that fact you have to add a dustcover.
I do not doubt the performance of any of these as they have all received great reviews.
Any feedback would be awesome.
Thanks in advance.