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If one decides to venture into the rairified area of high end, high fidelity you almost surely to be faced with component cost exceeding thousands each. The cost and the various amoubt of equipment can be overwhelming and may lead to confusion. Thus, it's important that your first choice is a good one. The Audio Technica WP7 is that type of choice. First, it's solid black look is striking. It has a very thick plinth composed of an exotic composite material that dies a great job of dampening vibrations. The sturdy legs are fully adjustable and end with rubber feet to aid in isolation control. The platter is composed of a delvin material. It's heavy to promote consistent speed, and moves with a buttery smoothness. Audio Technica states one does not need a mat. There is a nice J shaped arm, which connects to the plinth by a very good controls. There is an easy to read anti skate controls, and a VRT control if you wish to use a cartridge of different hight. The included VM520EB magnetic cart is a nice touch. It does a fine job and is easily upgraded. There is a front control knob an exposed, visible belt which smoothly ride around the platter, and an unattached tinted dust cover. The rear panel had controls for cartridge type; MC or MM, and inline or phono amp controls. The included phono cables are much better than the standard type normally included. And an inpute for the included power control. In all, it has a very nice, high end look. But looks do not mean much if the performance us lacking. Thankfully that's not the case with this table. First, it tracks with great ease. It easily passes any tapping text. In fact, nothing I did out if the ordinary stopped the table from tracking. And, due to a nice servo motor, speed is constantly adjusted and is accurately maintained. When combined with the before mentioned, occluded magnetic cartridge the sound is excellent. The table presents a wide, and accurate sound stage with very good separation. From low and high, the sound was excellent. No matter what vinyl I played, this table easily mastered. Without a doubt this is a great turntable. It's a great first step into high fidelity at a great price. Indeed its a component that approaches excellence in every way. Easily recommended.

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This is an awesome turntable the sound is fabulous and it is built like a tank. The build quality surpasses anything near its asking price. You wont touch a turntable this good for perhaps 3 times its price. I use it for a home stereo setup I have some high end CD players and dacs and this turntable sounds much better especially with audiophile recordings. I am more than pleased with my purchase.