NewVinylGuy Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I have kind of a weird question. I feel like there are 3 classes of product brands in pretty much any category, entry, mid, high end... For example.. in the world of Turntables you have the stuff you would see at brick and mortar stores, Crosly, Sony, Denon(maybe), audio technica. Then there is mid level, Project, Rega, etc. Then higher end, Clear Audio, Origin, Sota, VPI. There are obviously some overlaps here and there... My question is, if you have say $1500 budget, would it be money better spent to get a entry level Sota, VPI, Clear Audio. Or a high model in the range of Pro-Ject, Rega etc? Does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Yes it does make sense and logic would say that a higher range turntable from a mid range maker would probably be the better bet but in reality that isn't always the case and there's no rhyme or reason to it. And if you're looking to spend that sort of money on any bit of HiFi you really do need to be listening and comparing all of the options that you possibly can before your hand goes anywhere near to handing over any money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewVinylGuy Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 Not sure I want to spend that kind of money... my next move is probably a RP3. But I think for not much more money I might be able to get into a second hand Clear Audio, Sota, not sure about a VPI..? I am am sure the RP3 would be plenty of turntable for me. The others would probably end up being to revealing of my modest setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas³ Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 What part of Ohio are you in? In you're in NE check out Wooster Vintage Audio in Wooster or Akron. Dude has a crazy selection on tables from entry to way advanced, all serviced and running like new. That's where I got my table. Brian is a great guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Doesn't quite address your question but I think you may find this (epic) thread helpful. The TLDR is that I was looking for a table in the 1000-1500 (USD) range, got some great feedback on the various options, and then ultimately made a decision/purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freki Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 7:36 PM, NewVinylGuy said: But I think for not much more money I might be able to get... That's the whole trap right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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