GeoSynch wrote:


You may want to do your own research on this at www.stereophile.com
Sift through its archives for what Michael Fremer has written on the subject.


GeoSynch


"Lloyd Fonvielle" wrote in message
link.net...
It's a great help -- thanks!
Do you happen to know if there have been significant improvements
in the tracking mechanisms of modern turntables which result in less
wear on the vinyl -- or will I simply get better sound with something
newer than my old Sony PS-LX2?

Christopher wrote:
From: Lloyd Fonvielle


What's available, under $1000, that would represent a wilder
upgrade in sound and put less wear on the discs?



http://audioadvisor.com/store/catego...ntables&sel=1&
CategoryID=60

Look at the VPI HW-19 Jr and the Thorens tables under $1000.

If you want to spend a little more, aa is selling the VPI Aries Scout
w/Dynavector 10x5 cartridge for a really good price, $1765.

Or go to rega's website and find a dealer near you:
http://www.rega.co.uk/index2.htm

These are a lot of people's only choice under $1000.

Hope this helps.











As a former owner of a VPI HW-19 Jr. (and current owner of other VPI
products), I can tell you that the least expensive VPI is, like their other
models, built like a tank with excellent quality parts. It is often sold with
either an Audioquest or Rega arm and something like one of the Grado
cartridges. IMHO, you get a lot of bang for the buck with one of these
combinations. Another nice thing about the VPI Jr. table is that if/when your
desires and/or budget increase, the table can be upgraded to one of the better
models by simply swampping some of the parts - e.g. heavier platter, suspension
improvements, etc.

FWIW, I haven't had a chance to personally audition the VPI Scout, which comes
with one of VPI's excellent tonearms, but many favorable comments have come
from both professional reviewers and user/hobbyists on some of the Internet
audio forums.


Bruce J. Richman