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So the best my dealer could do on an brand new X2 is $1475 + tax (savings of $225) because of the supply and demand and of course it's a newer deck. Alternatively I could get an X1 for $1050 + tax (a savings of $150)...🤔
 
Hollywood said:
Agreed I was just curious whether or not I was getting a fair deal that is all.
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Hollywood said:
So the best my dealer could do on an brand new X2 is $1475 + tax (savings of $225) because of the supply and demand and of course it's a newer deck. Alternatively I could get an X1 for $1050 + tax (a savings of $150)...🤔
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Going off the CAD $1600 and CAD $1200 lists that you’ve quoted you’re getting 15% off the X2 and 12.5% off the X1. They’re solid enough discounts and it could also be that margins are tighter on turntables so can’t get the same discount as the other components without losing money.
 
Joe Mac said:
Going off the CAD $1600 and CAD $1200 lists that you’ve quoted you’re getting 15% off the X2 and 12.5% off the X1. They’re solid enough discounts and it could also be that margins are tighter on turntables so can’t get the same discount as the other components without losing money.
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I think you're right about slimmer margins on turntables than let's say speakers. 15% is still better than full price. I guess I shouldn't always expect 40% discounts 😆
 
Hollywood said:
I think you're right about slimmer margins on turntables than let's say speakers. 15% is still better than full price. I guess I shouldn't always expect 40% discounts 😆
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Haha yeah that’s effectively a blue stylus extra and still paying the list 😉

More if you get a good discount on the blue stylus too 😉😉

😂😂😂
 
Hollywood said:
So the best my dealer could do on an brand new X2 is $1475 + tax (savings of $225) because of the supply and demand and of course it's a newer deck. Alternatively I could get an X1 for $1050 + tax (a savings of $150)...🤔
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I wouldnt go for the X2 at $1475. Its really just a beefy Debut Carbon, with the same Pro-Ject trappings such as shitty motors and rubber bands holding it. It was supposed go retail at $1299, and even then your money is better spent elsewhere.
 
highqualityrecords said:
I wouldnt go for the X2 at $1475. Its really just a beefy Debut Carbon, with the same Pro-Ject trappings such as shitty motors and rubber bands holding it. It was supposed go retail at $1299, and even then your money is better spent elsewhere.
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OK I guess you're not a fan of Pro-Ject turntables. That's fair but what would you recommend instead at that price point or lower?
 
Hollywood said:
OK I guess you're not a fan of Pro-Ject turntables. That's fair but what would you recommend instead at that price point or lower?
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I am only this bitter because I recently sent back a X2 because of how unhappy I was with it.
I am currently going down the rabbit hole of decided which model Technics I should buy.
Currently between the 1200 MK7, the 1200 GR, or interestingly a KAB modified 1500-C.
 
highqualityrecords said:
I am only this bitter because I recently sent back a X2 because of how unhappy I was with it.
I am currently going down the rabbit hole of decided which model Technics I should buy.
Currently between the 1200 MK7, the 1200 GR, or interestingly a KAB modified 1500-C.
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Might I ask what was the issue with the X2?
 
Joe Mac said:
CAD? So thats $378/€320/£293 then.

I think you're looking at one of three: Vincent Pho-8/Musical Fidelity LX2-LPS/MoFi StudioPhono

I'd be edging towards one of the first two but you won't go too far wrong with either of the three. The Vincent has been discontinued though so if thats what you want and you see one still in stock I'd jump right away.
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My only issue is I'm limited to certain brands if I go through my dealer. 🤷‍♂️
 
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