SilverSport Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 As some of you remember, I gave away my very low hours like brand new B&O RX-2 turntable to the GF when she expressed an interest in continuing to play her vinyl and I informed her the Sanyo all in one needed to go curbside...well, as luck would have it, after listening to her play the vinyl...I got the bug for a TT... I missed out on Mike's BEAUTIFUL Dual DD TT with a VERY nice Shure V-15 Type IV (?) cart...lost the eBay bidding by a few bux...so... After searching and missing out on a few others...and thinking the bang for the buck MIGHT be a new Technics SL-1200, I read MANY posts by HDBRBuilder (who built my 1978 HBRs) about the Technics SL-1300 being very similar to the SL-1200s but since EVERYONE wants the SL-1200...the 1300 gets no love (and MUCH lower bids on eBay)... A bit of good luck and I located, bid and won a very nice condition Technics SL-1300 WITH a Shure V-15 Type III and Shure stylis with reported low hours... It arrived today and after locating the owner's manual on line...she is up and running and playing Supertramp "Crime of the Century (I haven't listened to this on vinyl since about 1983)...I kept all my records...they are in decent shape and perhaps I am on my way with vinyl again... I paid about $150 for the table and cart delivered to my door...incidently...$150 was what I paid for my Technics SL-D2 in 1979 without its Audio Technica Cart...that TT was replaced by the B&O when I thought vinyl was gone for good and I wanted a "nice" table before they're all gone... NOSValves VRDs with JuicyMusicAudio BlueBerry MkI, Klipschorns and now the Technics SL-1300 and Shure V-15 Type III... Thanks for listening... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Nice little combo. Nice cartridge and nice table. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldenough Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Congrats Bill, keep that vinyl spinning, 90% of my listening is them big black shiny disc's. i do'nt get into the digital /analogue debate, but i guess you can tell which way i lean? I'm not sure if it was one of your previous post's, but i did give a recommendation regarding replacement stylus. Edsaunders sells a replacement for the v15III on-line for $45, i know that seems ridiculously cheap, but i took a chance on one on Ebay, i could'nt be happier. I sometimes wonder if my ears are as critical as some other forum members, so maybe my judgement should be taken with a pinch of salt (or whatever else you might want to pinch) any way enjoy, happy 4th to you....John. P,s Enjoying the the heck out of them RB5's, there on the deck for the long week-end along with the servo 15. My neighbours hate me!!![] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 thanks for the responses...I will enjoy the 4th as it is my 45th birthday...AND 'cuz I am scheduled to work 0800-1600 and NOW I get to come back and work 1900-2300...so much for MY plans...ah well...I have my health... [] Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago_Pete Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Hey Bill, Happy birthday and congrats on the TT purchase. If you want to stop by with some of your vinyl we can give them a cleaning on my Nitty Gritty. I think you would be pleased with the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Happy Birthday! Nothing like spinning vinyl.[<)] on your Birthday Day. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted July 2, 2006 Author Share Posted July 2, 2006 thanks for all the responses...glad your enjoying the RB-5s oldenough...everyone have a safe and happy 4th...Pete, as always...thanks...hope you keep that BlueBerry! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBK Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Bill, Congrats on the TT - I just dusted mine off a month or two back - - it's been great to rediscover my collection all over again...missed many albums that never were available via CD. Hope you still squeeze a minute or two despite the heavy work schedule. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 ...Mark...am doing that...thanks again! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Happy birthday Bill! It's official now (at least on the east coast). Congrats on your new TT. Tell me what kind of music you like and I might send you a birthday present.[G] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 That's a nice setup you have man. Happy Birthday, it's the 4th now! We have GOT to get together sometime! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted July 4, 2006 Author Share Posted July 4, 2006 thank you very much...I am easy on music...I prefer rock and roll...but I listen to classical, jazz...everyone have a Happy 4th of July-Independence Day! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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