re: Audiophile/Vinyl Thread - Post Pics, Advice, Questions, Setups, etc.

I would do base Carbon table...you can get them for $360.

Then get a center weight. The "puck-it" is kinda expensive at $80, but it fits with the cover closed and is a good weight. There is a pic in the last couple of pages of another poster that has a different center weight and I can't tell what it is (maybe river man?) but I don't know if it fits when the cover is on and closed. I will try to find out.

You should be able to get the Black Cube for $395 or less. If you need help negotiating it, let me know...I have a long standing relationship with Music Direct and Elusive Disc and usually get 20% off everything I purchase. I will be happy to call them on your behalf to get it extended to you.

So we are at $360 for table, $395 for Cube and +/-$50 for a weight...if you have a budget of $1200, you probably can do the Blue Point Cart ($400) too--with some to spare.

You can run with the Ortofon M2 Red cart as well...it is a decent cart, but the Blue Point steps it up a great deal (I actually had one in an old Pioneer PL-41 table).

If you need, I will give you my info and you can contact me regarding placing an order with my discounts.