...if I ever wanted to blow £30k on a deck...
Various Rega's started the affliction which eventually led to a high spec LP12, and then another to play around with MC/phono stage options. Some lingering doubts eventually allowed me to trade in one of my LP12's for what I believe will be my final deck- Dohmann Helix 2. Fantastic bit of engineering which actually makes music a joy to listen to....no more lingering doubts .
An Allnic H-7000 was purchased for my Lyra Etna SL on the Schroder CB arm- very flexible and dynamic phono, imo. Last week I slotted in a West Titan Pro just to see what a good SS design would sound like- soundstage shrunk a bit but I am getting a bit more leading edge attack which I enjoy. The Allnic has glorious midrange and a deep bass response. The Whest is a bit more "fun". Still searching for the "perfect" phono.....Just out of interest what cartridge and phono are you using with your Helix? Although I've not heard one (yet) would definitely be on my final table list.
Have been super happy with my "final TT" the Xerxes 20+ with all the trimmings for many years (before that I had an original Xerxes since the mid '80s), but since chatting with Touraj at a show about the benefits of 24 pole motors he has got me thinking........
I keep buying LP12s, get disappointed and sell them then buy another. It feels like having been married and divorced five times from the same person. The only reason I got rid of my PT Export was because it ran slightly fast otherwise I’d have kept it. I could see my days out with the Orbe. I did ogle an Avid Acutus today though so I must be a faithless lover ( at my age too..). The Avid is an absolute stunner and although Ive never heard one, I’ve every reason to believe it sounds as good as it looks.