Ok so it's like this. A friend of mine recently gave up on the idea of modding his Debut and has decided to move on. I've come into possession of an acrylic platter and speedbox to use with mine (which has what I think is a fairly decent cartridge - Ortofon Super OM body with Digitrac SE stylus) and have been surprised by quite how reasonable it sounds. I've also come into a fair amount of vinyl recently as my dad hasn't got a TT anymore, and my listening habits have been adjusted accordingly. So I'm wondering which direction I should take from here. In a way I'm quite happy with what I've got, but then I'd never have started lurking on these forums were I not curious about getting something better.
Now I do need something that will play 78s. Not that I have many, but just having a few is enough for me to need that capability. I think the best Pro-Ject model with that option is the RPM 5 (or some variation thereof), with the RPM 6 now seemingly unavailable. So 2 questions:
a) am I right in thinking that there are very few manufacturers that make anything with this feature?
b) is the RPM 5(.?) going to be a noticeable enough upgrade and really worth the money, or should I hang around and see if I can pick up a 2nd hand RPM 6?
Ok so that's nearly 3 questions. Any input (within reason, obviously!) would be most appreciated.
Now I do need something that will play 78s. Not that I have many, but just having a few is enough for me to need that capability. I think the best Pro-Ject model with that option is the RPM 5 (or some variation thereof), with the RPM 6 now seemingly unavailable. So 2 questions:
a) am I right in thinking that there are very few manufacturers that make anything with this feature?
b) is the RPM 5(.?) going to be a noticeable enough upgrade and really worth the money, or should I hang around and see if I can pick up a 2nd hand RPM 6?
Ok so that's nearly 3 questions. Any input (within reason, obviously!) would be most appreciated.