Do you have a turntable at the moment?
Sp10
SME 3012r
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If itās purely an improvement in sound youāre after* Iām sure that something like an AN Io with an appropriate SUT would be a better way to achieve that.
*If itās for other reasons, pride of ownership, looks, etc. Ignore my advice 
Iām not suggesting the new Techy isnāt an improvement on an SP-10 btw, just not as much as the cartridge option would be.
IMO, of course.
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Itās a lot about the shiny.
And a lot about the one box factor.
Not a lot about the sound.
At appeals to my desire for simple things that are well made and easy to use out of he box. Faff unnerves me.
IO for a man with a Paradise and a reluctance to faff, thatāll end wellš¤£
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The thread is irrelevant as Steve had made up his mind before he posted!
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As all want threads prove.
Itās less a convince me to buy, more a due diligence ask before I do! Itās a lot of cash even on a good deal, so worth an ask for peace of mind.
Just get it, 3 sp10ās and a Sony about right round here 
Youāve managed to crush my interest in the thread, right there. 
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Butā¦
It WILL sound better! Or Iād not even consider it!
Just not as betterer as a diy option?
I donāt think you will go far wrong. I saw one last year at Munich and it looked great. it was a static display so didnāt get to hear it.
Didnāt @JezR get one of these?
No Jez got one of the new 1200ās iirc
I got the 1210GR and would consider this the entry level, the ones below are really cut down versions in the motor and chassis department.
I donāt want to come over salty - I like the deck. My comment was based on the simplicity of the plinth which could be easily replicated at far less a cost or improved vastly
The plinth is basically a frame.
Could look nicer
The arm is what it is, if you are speaking to Dave C, ask him about the audible differences between the standard and the Glanz
I do also appreciate the plug and play anti faff crusade and the urge for originality.
SL-1500C? They confirmed āunder Ā£1000ā at Bristol, but wouldnāt be drawn on whether this actually meant Ā£900 or not.
As to SP-10R, why wouldnāt you? It makes most other new turntables that cost more then it look a bit pointless now, IMHO.
Go to Guy and buy a Motus STST fitted with their tonearm and get him to fit your cartridge or a new one.
All in one package that is direct drive, and will sound superb.
Iāve heard the Motus several times and it is simply fantastic and Iām sure will have everything you are looking for plus fantastic sound quality and you can choose between several different plinth woods and top plate finishes.
Sell both the SP10ās you have and the arms and youāll be well on the way to a Motus, you may even spend less in the long run.
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SP10R - yes please
Paying a premium for an average plinth and arm - no thanks.
Iād have the motor, stick it in the excellent Acoustand plinth and have a lot of money left for a really high end arm.
I have to agree with this. I really like the Motus and it looks much better than the Techie. I donāt know if the Motus will hold itās value as well though.
Techie motor unit with a decent plinth and arm ftw 
Based on my experience with the 1200G, I want one quite badly. But Iām torn between the Techie package and separate plinth/arm/cart. I do like the look of the package and there are, apparently, deals to be had. Hmmmā¦