Turntable Suggestions?

pah
pah Posts: 12
edited February 2013 in 2 Channel Audio
I'm looking for help selecting a turntable, I replaced my system back in June and have been looking at turntables ever since, I've looked at a wide range of tables from the $330 fully autos from Denon & Marantz up to the $2000 Rega RP6 with the exact cart., & can't decide which would be the best fit in my system.

My new system consists of: Parasound new classic 2100 pre, the 2125 amp, Marantz 6004 cdp & a pair of Polk RTia7's.

I would like to get the best sound possible without getting to crazy, is what I have worthy of a 2K table or would something in the 1k or less range be better?

I know how you guys like to spend other peoples money so here's your chance:cheesygrin: keep in mind that whatever I decide to buy I will be buying new.
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited February 2013
    Personally, go with a Rega RP1 and put the difference towards moving up from the RTia7's to a pair of LSiM's. Then go back and move up the cartridge ladder when more money comes in.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited February 2013
    I'd go with the Transrotor Gravita if I could.:cheesygrin:

    http://www.higherfi.com/spkrlist/speakerlist.php?category=turntables
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  • Tekkis
    Tekkis Posts: 120
    edited February 2013
    As an owner of a Rega RP1 with the performance pack I'd recommend the RP3 over the RP1. Much better tonearm and a 24v motor make for a better sound and upgrade path.
    System Details:
    Marantz SR 5010, Rega RP1, Marantz CD 5004, Denon DRR-680, Carver M-4.0t
    Polk SDA 1C (modified), Definitive Technologies BP-10, Polk Audio CS400i
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  • TSWisla
    TSWisla Posts: 446
    edited February 2013
    Elusive Disc and Music Direct have photo shoot Travelers for around 1K, you should check them out.
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  • ericks0ns
    ericks0ns Posts: 53
    edited February 2013
    PAH-Speaking strictly from personal experience, I recently purchased the RP6/Exact combo and was very pleased with the results. Originally used a Parasound 2250 running a pair of original SDA-SRS's and loved all the detail, especially at lower volume (now using a Halo amp). I don't think you can go wrong with any of the Rega's, from RP1-RP6. Great sound from each, and you can always invest in a cartridge upgrade at any point in the future given you are starting with a good TT and tonearm.
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  • Tekkis
    Tekkis Posts: 120
    edited February 2013
    Was only recommending the RP3 over the RP1 since the RP3 has the same arm as the RP6 aka the RB303 which is a better arm than the RB101 on the RP1. Depending on the cartridges used down the road having a removable end stub so you can use aftermarket weights is a definite plus.

    On another note that RP6 is a nice table as well. I would buy one right now if I could afford it so if i bought another table this year it would be an RP3. Then I could carry over whatever mods I have on the RP1 to the new table such as a machined aluminum subplatter and maybe a delrin platter.
    System Details:
    Marantz SR 5010, Rega RP1, Marantz CD 5004, Denon DRR-680, Carver M-4.0t
    Polk SDA 1C (modified), Definitive Technologies BP-10, Polk Audio CS400i
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    edited February 2013
    Check out Music Hall.....they handle LP's quite nicely!
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  • pah
    pah Posts: 12
    edited February 2013
    Thanks for the suggestions, right now I have it narrowed down to the RP3, RP6 or the Marantz TT-15S1.
    Have you had any isolation issues with your Regas?
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