After a few decades the seduction of vinyl beckons. My CF pre is currently being fitted
with the RIAA adjustable MM/MC phono circuits. The yet to be bought TT will sit on a
very solid antique piano bench on a carpet covered concrete slab floor. Out of deference
to my cat I optimally want a TT supported by four feet that plays well with the dustcover
down. The cat has never messed with my tubed equipment or speaker screens when
on or speakers when exposed but a spinning LP might be a teachable moment. My
stereo is in the living room so TT placement will be within 2-4 ft. of Salk HT3 spkrs.
I listen at moderate levels of 60-80db. My max budget is $2,000, preferably less.
I have been binging on youtube set-up videos and reading TT reviews. Rega TT
checks a lot of my requirements other than the three feet. Could I put rubber
spacers almost up to the TT base under the back corners? The Pro-Ject 1 Xpression
Carbon Classic looks nice, same three feet challenge, but I have read the Rega
is less susceptable to skating. I would also like to avoid dangling anti-skate weights.
Vintage would appeal to me if I had some assurance I wasn't buying someone elses
problem and that there is an advantage compared to new. Confusion reigns.
Any advice would be much appreciated, including I better call Frank quick.
Thanks,
gad-
