o0O Bill O0o Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I want a turntable. Okay, I don't know much about turntables since they were used before my time.. I hit the late 80s with tapes and then in 1991 I got my first sony "Discman".. from there it was CD player, DVD player, then iPod.. go ahead laugh it up.. BUUUT looking at this thread, man would I like to listen to some records on one of those turntables.. BUT BUT I don't think these are the "cheap ones" just from my years and my generations accute ability to surf the web for all things audio. I have seen companies such as Music Hall Audio, Rega, Technics, and Sony that sell Turntables that look okay.. how to they sound? what would be a reasonable sub $1000 Turntable? Should I just got to Guitar Center and get a pro audio one? Thanks, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 This seems to be a reasonable discussion on that topic: eBay Guides - Turntables What should you buy After reading this, I invested in an Empire 398 (on eBay, no less). This is the quietest turntable that I've personally heard, even though it was produced in 1961-63, and it was much less than $1K (US) to acquire in 2009. I listen to classical records that I acquired in the late 70s through the mid 80s. This includes Philips, DG, and other "audiophile" labels and pressings. The results: I now listen to my old records, whereas before the Empire 398, I had archived them for future date of listening. I think more $ for a turntable means "eye candy"... Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I purchased a new SL1200 MK2 Technics and put a Shure M97xE Cartridge in and think it's wonderful for about $600 into the entire thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 You can look at Rega, Pro-Ject and Music Hall all have models that are under $1000. I purchased a used Thorens 160 from a member here and after purchasing a Shure M97xE cart and new belt I still spent under $250 for it. It has served me well and continues to. I just need to spend more time listening to vinyl as I do find it more relaxing then anything, plus listening thru Cornwalls help also.. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I have a friend that has a Technics SL1700 (essentially the same as an SL1200) that is very nice, Denon DL160 cart with very low hours and a NAD PP1 Phono preamp for sale. He is selling all for $250 + shipping. This is a very good deal if you want to try vinyl. The TT is excellent and will outlive all of us, cart is also very good at surpressing record noise. I attached some photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Here is the package. Even the dust cover is nice (they are ususally all scratched up). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Here is the Phono Pre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0O Bill O0o Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 Very nice, However I am not going to move on this untill next fall, I am just "Data mining" for what is what, since I am a total greenhorn to the whole LP/ Vinyl media. I do understand that each componet can be sweated over, and the Phono cartridge is very important, but the maintenance and other care is unknown to me. Is there a Hitchhikers Guide to Vinyl out there? Thanks, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 No Problem, sale already pending on the TT. Sweet package, especially for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 You'll kick yourself for missing such a good deal. You can do better in vinyl, but it will cost you wayyyy more. That gives you that 95% for a song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 You'll kick yourself for missing such a good deal. You can do better in vinyl, but it will cost you wayyyy more. That gives you that 95% for a song. I didn't want to say it, but yes, you are correct. He paid about $180 for the cart alone and it is barely used. This was quite a deal, I almost bought it myself but I do not need a third table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gartenman Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 thats a steal...what does the Nady cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Audiogon bluebook average is $80 for the NAD PP-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 You'll kick yourself for missing such a good deal. You can do better in vinyl, but it will cost you wayyyy more. That gives you that 95% for a song. I didn't want to say it, but yes, you are correct. He paid about $180 for the cart alone and it is barely used. This was quite a deal, I almost bought it myself but I do not need a third table. If I didn't already have mine, I would be all over it. You can't make a mistake jumping on this now, even if you change your mind later, you'll lose nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 If one has no experience with TT's, I would recommend the Technics SL-1200, etc. Reason? Very reliable, good quality and one can later look at the more "high end" stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 If one has no experience with TT's, I would recommend the Technics SL-1200, etc. Reason? Very reliable, good quality and one can later look at the more "high end" stuff.That's why I choose it. Built like a tank and at the time, I didn't know what I didn't know. I have no regrets over the decision on the table or the cartridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidness Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I would recommend the Technics SL-1200 Now that this morning's eBay auction is over, I'll share my latest acquision. I just bought this today. Now, I realize that none of us would EVER spend more money on a piece of gear just because of the 'bling' factor ;-), but I chose a SL-1200 series turntable because 1) they're built to last forever, 2) parts are, and always will be, readily available, 3) the model I got will (should) hold it's value pretty well, and... 4) daammmmd, it looks good (bling, bling)! I present the Technics SL-1200GLD. They can be had for under $1K. They only made 3000 worldwide, and only 1500 of those were US bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidness Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Another pic of the tonearm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidness Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Last one. But I know how we all like pictures of gear: Stock photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Hello everyone, I am normally found in the RIGHT NOW section. But, I too just got BACK into a turntable. I have NOT played any LPs since 1986 when I bought my first CD player. However, just this past October, I picked up a new Music Hall mmf 5.1 and I absolutely love it! I am playing LPs that I have not played in many years - its wonderful! Added to this is a photo of the new baby with a classic ProgRock LP from StarCastle [] Enjoy! .......Gary Davidness, that TT looks very classy..........But, it has a DJ edge to it at the same time [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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