germerikan Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I have a possibility to score on a Maranz 6300 in 8/10 condition. I would possibily have to change the potis but that would not be a problem. Does anyone have experience with this TT? What would be a good price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 check out vinylengine.com lots of info and owners there, me I am a Thorens or Ariston or a decked out AR kind or guy myself. Also check out the analog Dept for set up tweaking and all around general inspiraton here http://www.theanalogdept.com/. Hope this helps. Best regards and happy thanks giving today, Moray James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Thanks Moray I will check this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 The price got to high for me, ended at 127€ So the next 2 are under watch: Thorens 126 MKIII or Thorens160 these will probably also get to high but I could get lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Whatever you get, make sure you lock your arm when you are not using the turntable. I just learned that the hard way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I have a Thorens td-166 mkII, I have the ED Saunders shure v15/3 fitted on this, though mine has a slight bend in the drive motor. I think this thing sounds wonderful, its hard to explain but I all ways think of how wonderful Pink Floyd sounds on this player it brings a tear to my eye every time I play them. I will be picking up a dual 1019 sometime after the first of the year but will look for a bargain as I don't need the base and will have it sent to doctor dual to be refurbished. I will let you know how it plays out down the road. For the price of some of these mid level tables I don't see how the sound could be beat by anything else but thats just my opinion. Good luck and be patient as the right deal will come along for you. I have herd that the Marantz 6300s are wonderful players I think at the right price it would be worth it but if you could get a Thorens or refurbished Dual you would be just as happy if not happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwphoto Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I have a TD160 with a Goldring ELECTRA cart that sounds wonderful to me. I don't mind being totally manual but I think a lift at the end of play ala TD165 would be nice, too. Good luck, Frank W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubav Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Idler drive, 33 & 78, AT1007 arm, Nagaoka MP-11 cartridge. Bought it on ebay for $18.00 on Christmas Day when no one was bidding. Plinth made of bamboo cutting boards from Walmart, wrapped in walnut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I use this turntable with my tube system. I have been very pleased with the result. This turntable has been very much modified... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I always wanted to get my hands on a Technics SL 110 or 120 in great condition and outfitted with a nice SME 3009 arm. I just prefer the direct drive turntables due to the noticeable absence of rumble normally associated with them, as compared to belt drives. In Italy, 1973-1976, I had a Thorens TD125, and shortly afterwards an Empire 598 Trobadour...and settled into a Technics SL1300 (yes, you read that right!), which I still have!...but I would rather have the 110 or 120 as mentioned above. Everyone has preferences, and this is mine! -Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Thanks for the input, those are some nice looking decks!! I am willing to go up to 80€ and to be honest I don´t really need a new deck but the sony I have is "ok" but I would like to try out a mid-upper class model. Any certian Dual model to look for? There are many here to choose from. Oh and for TT I am a noob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 So good, bad or indifferent I have scored a Dual 1239 a with M 75 Cart It needs a plinth and the rest is dusty but works. Can´t wait to get it here and get it cleaned up and see how it is. From what I have read this was a prety good table in its time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Here is the table cleaned up So I can start on the Plinth now. Here is the layout, I am using 8 ply for this. Here is the raw material for the box itself, Canadian Maple. It is a little thick but I think it will come out good. There are watermarks but those will be sanded out I like the texture. First cuts but the dang saw did not go all the way through and I had to use mine came out good though. Coming along good. Rough cut, still have to plane, Router and sand. What is suggested for sanding 120, 240 and finer?? I tried to keep the growth rings aligned, I think this will look great (Iffin I dont mess it up) I have to borrow a plane and hopefully I can continue next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Android Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Lookin' good....[*]......Nice landscaping too.......[ip] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks we are in our garden and last week there was snow everywhere, Saturday came and it went up to 6C and now it is all gone and mush.On the weekend I will have a plane and can continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Android Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 The weather is the same where i live. Used to live in Florida, now it goes from clear to fog to rain to clear to rain to fog all in a temperature range from -3c to 9c in one day it's ridiculous......[um] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Morbius Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Hey tubav, that Rek-O-Cut is one beautiful looking TT. Let me know if you ever get tired of it. I would buy that in a heartbeat! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 The weather is the same where i live. Used to live in Florida, now it goes from clear to fog to rain to clear to rain to fog all in a temperature range from -3c to 9c in one day it's ridiculous...... Yeah so much for a White Christmas, we were looking forward to it now it is a grey brown blah Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 If we get lucky we will get 9" through out the next day and it will stick through Christmas for out white Christmas. Then it will probably warm up to about 40 degrees next week and melt and make a big mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
germerikan Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 Here is the work for today getting closer: I think this is coming along well, another 2 days and it should be finished!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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