TheEvan Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Picked up one of these off of the 'Bay so I'd have a plug-&-play whist my SP10 is off for repairs. It is surprisingly nice and sound surprisingly nice.. It's got an AT model "V" p-mount on it. I suspect I'd get a nicer sound if I copped the 440mla off of my SP10, but I think I'll need an adapter to do the p-mount thing. Anybody seen-heard? Here's the auction. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190226739611&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Did a search and there is no adapter for the 440. Not much available in the P-mount sector. Some good choices seem to be Ortofon X1-MC, Grado Prestige Blue or Red. Any opinions y'all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Nice lookin' Table ............... Did you try the Needle Doctor ? check that site out !!!!!!!!!! .. www.needledoctor.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 the headshell is removeable. do some research and find out if it will take a standard mount technics headshell. the options you mentioned are all worthy too, if you have a moving coil phono stage for the moving coil options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 There's a NOS Sumiko Andante p-mount on the 'bay I'll try to snap up at a decent price. If it's blah I'll probably try a Grado or the X1-MC. Thanks, you two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 I've had an inexpensive Technics TT, puchased in the late '80s, an SL-QD33, that I have been quite happy with, especially given I don't have a huge lp collection anymore. It replaced a Philips GA-212, with the soft touch controls. The motor on it finally gave out, or the capacitance 'light touch' switches failed. In many ways, I wish I had kept it and gotten it repaired. ...anyway, my Technics also uses a P mount cart, which I am looking to replace. I don't want to spend a fortune on one, but it has a cheap Pickering on it at the moment. My TT is extremely quiet. The motor has very little torque, so you can stall it easily if you are using a brush to clean your LPs. all that to say... ENJOY! Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifi jim Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Marvels post reminded me that I have a Technics SL-Q3 DD TT that needs work (probably the controls), but the motor is good, tonearm, etc. The dust cover is busted. Anyone interested, I'll drop it in a box and it's yours. Great for parts or an extra table if you're handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Marvels post reminded me that I have a Technics SL-Q3 DD TT that needs work (probably the controls), but the motor is good, tonearm, etc. The dust cover is busted. Anyone interested, I'll drop it in a box and it's yours. Great for parts or an extra table if you're handy. I think that is pretty cool enough, has it got a cart? Can I get it? And how much do you want? I have been looking at a Technics MA 1 which is a similar TT to the 1200, with the chipset and direct motor drive the same, straight arm with a T4mount with a Shure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Marvel, when I come up with a good replacement for the Audio Technica currently on this rig, you're welcome to it, free of course. I'll ressurrect this thread when I'm ready & we'll set up the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifi jim Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Marvels post reminded me that I have a Technics SL-Q3 DD TT that needs work (probably the controls), but the motor is good, tonearm, etc. The dust cover is busted. Anyone interested, I'll drop it in a box and it's yours. Great for parts or an extra table if you're handy. I think that is pretty cool enough, has it got a cart? Can I get it? And how much do you want? I have been looking at a Technics MA 1 which is a similar TT to the 1200, with the chipset and direct motor drive the same, straight arm with a T4mount with a Shure. Marvels post reminded me that I have a Technics SL-Q3 DD TT that needs work (probably the controls), but the motor is good, tonearm, etc. The dust cover is busted. Anyone interested, I'll drop it in a box and it's yours. Great for parts or an extra table if you're handy. I think that is pretty cool enough, has it got a cart? Can I get it? And how much do you want? I have been looking at a Technics MA 1 which is a similar TT to the 1200, with the chipset and direct motor drive the same, straight arm with a T4mount with a Shure. I don't want anything for it, no cartridge or headshell, as that's what I bought it for but I may have another if you are in need of one. The controls seem to need cleaning, as that would explain the tables "ghostly" performance. It has auto start and repeat and a slider that determines how many times to repeat. A good layer of dust has surrounded all the buttons and the slider. I'll try and post a pic of it tomorrow. Oh, it's quartz DD too! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 A good cleaning and some TLC, and I have 2 Technics screw on headshells w/ 1 old cartridge with no stylus. I had a look at it at link above and it looks good. I have to try DD just to know the diff. for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hifi jim Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hey Billy, turntable is on its way. I tried emailing twice but received delivery failure notices. Shipped out regular mail today, 6-10 days for delivery. Let me know how things work out with it. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Marvel, when I come up with a good replacement for the Audio Technica currently on this rig, you're welcome to it, free of course. I'll ressurrect this thread when I'm ready & we'll set up the deal. That is a very nice offer. I'm sure I'll be around here somewhere. Many thanks!Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Got it! Will let know! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Always loved the strobe ring around the bottom of the SL M1 platter. Solid table[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 The sumiko p-mount turned out to be pretty good. Marvel already has the AT that was on this table, and all parties are happy in one way or another. I'm going to drop my SP10 at a place in Dallas for repair on my way though to Kansas later this summer. After it's repaired I might even keep the M1. Or at least pass it on to my son... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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