Clearaudio Emotion or Concept?

[Designdweeb]

Hi, anybody have advice about going for either a new Emotion SE or a great price on a used Emotion with a Satisfy tonearm, against a new Concept wood plinth with the same tonearm, same cartridge? Does the tech in the newer Concept table rule, as several think, or choice of cartridge quality overrule the difference in the turntables?
I've found a similar thread, and the vote goes to the newer Concept TT, although the choices of better or worse cartridges and phono preamp isn't in the discussion.
I'm plan to hear a couple of the Clearaudios on Saturday, and maybe order one.
Any comments?

 

[jbailey930]

Well, it depends on where its going. My local dealer explained the Emotion SE requires specific placement. You got a lot of gear in your sig. How will this TT be paired in those setups?

 

[Designdweeb]

Well, it depends on where its going. My local dealer explained the Emotion SE requires specific placement. You got a lot of gear in your sig. How will this TT be paired in those setups?

I'm back now! We haven't quite decided, probably with the Arcam 100w amp and the Vandy 3a Signatures and Rega Cambers. The other likely choice is the MacIntosh 1700 and Proac Response 2s...maybe we'll try the other rigs, too, just for fun!