SOTA Comet with AudioQuest PT-6, Wildcat tonearm cable , current price $1874, what a steal!

SOTA Comet turntable ($1,000 retail), serial #406214, with AudioQuest PT-6 tonearm ($595 retail), AudioQuest Wildcat tonearm cable ($89), and optional dustcover ($185) = total $1,874.

Cosmetically challenged but sonically beautiful.

The textured black plinth has scattered rub marks and blemishes and one noticeable nickel sized area where the finish has worn away (between the tonearm and platter, see photo). Could probably be repainted. The heavy black acrylic platter has various scratches. The tonearm has markings on the headshell from previous cartridge installations. The dustcover is beat up with swirl marks and a 1" x 3" crack that has been repaired with super glue, and might be missing the hinges (still looking).

In other words, if you want a perfect Comet, spend $1,874 and buy it new (with the cheaper Rega arm). Having said all that, from about 5 feet away it looks terrific, and this will absolutely stomp any other turntable you can buy for less than $500.

So, if you care primarily about how it sounds, buy this one and save 75%. Please read the description and see detailed photos before buying. I guarantee it works, but will not accept returns because a) you don't like the way it looks, or (b) you don't know how to set it up or use it.

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