I hate this thread, I really hate it!
I'm feeling the urge to go for a final FINAL tt/arm upgrade.
Not just yet, and prob not at AS-2000 or AF1 price levels.
But next one down.
I've had independent confirmation from one of our most respected members here that I'm really achieving something special in my room, which is so great to hear.
I'm happy w amps and spkrs, and critically the amps/spkrs/room synergy.
Streamer and dac big move happens in 2018, by which time I'll be completing my system-wide Stacores isoln project.
And then I may treat myself with a crazy good analog investment.
AS-2000 as I say is a bit beyond me, and will be n/a.
But that still leaves a few contenders in the $35-50k range.
As I said, I really hate this thread .
Greetings SoM,
Nothing to hate, my friend; it is just a different-in-kind solution. If you do not mind a kind suggestion, IMHO your budget will surely get you into two super solutions...one, the BiG Micro Seike offerings or two, the EMT 927. Also, with a robust phono stage with a good brain, and if you are lucky, a Neumann cart, you are there...done. There is still hope and happy hunting!
Cheers!
ALF