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Clearaudio Innovation
Hi all,
I am looking to upgrade my analog rig next year. I currently have: VPI classic 2 (with vta tower) Sds power supply Stillpoints footers and clamp Benz LPS and Lyra Delos Anyway. I want to get my final tt which will significantly improve on my VPI rig. I have done my research and think I might go for the innovation. Do you think this will be a significant upgrade for me? Also what arm would you recommend - obvious match is universal 12" but someone said a Graham phantom is much better on this table. Also - I see I could upgrade to master innovation in time - does the master significantly improve on innovation? Many thanks Bill |
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I was considering the Innovation but its footprint was too large for my stand. Ended up with a Classic 3 and 3D Arm (with the Delos) and couldn't be happier. If I was going to spend significantly more, I'd be trending towards the Basis, AMG or SME turntables I think.
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I thought the foot print of a classic 3 was larger?? Classic 3 is beautiful and I did consider it but here in the UK due to exchange rates the VPI is relatively expensive. A classic 3 with 3d arm is virtually same price as innovation and universal. SME is easy to come by over here obviously. They are built really well but I find the sound a little boring and the looks are not my cup of tea either. I have not heard the AMG but can't get excited about the look of it. Seems very well made but standard technology other than the clever arm? |
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You can't go wrong with the Clearaudio Innovation.
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or why not a used master reference with a TT2 arm and a gold finger pu supplements you then with a Absolute Inside and you're home /byZan |
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Do like the prospect of potentially owning the master innovation in time though as you can upgrade to this from innovation. |
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How about a Rega RP8?
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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Good table but it's not in the same league as the innovation.
Last edited by capt.chaos; 11-24-2014 at 10:57 PM. |
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100% agree. Just seen your post - I wrote the same thing.
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Hi Puma Cat,
I would not consider a Rega rp8 a performance upgrade versus a classic 2. The rp10 would be an improvement I'm sure but not a particular fan of the Rega sound. The clearaudio innovation is in a different ball park to Rega rp8 IMHO. Looking for real increase in performance. |
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