New Turntable

[palabra]

What is the best turntable I can get for around $1,000? Cartridge doesn't necessarily have to be included, but I would appreciate a recommendation on those as well...

Music will be wide range: classic rock, folk, punk...

Thanks guys.

[midlife]

What is the best turntable I can get for around $1,000? Cartridge doesn't necessarily have to be included, but I would appreciate a recommendation on those as well...

Music will be wide range: classic rock, folk, punk...

Thanks guys.
Well I don't know if that means new or used. But for around a grand I think you should wind up with something pretty nice. Go to the needle doctors website to see alot of new stuff. I like the Music Hall 5 series ;)

[herki the cat]

[quote=midlife;261072]Well I don't know if that means new or used. But for around a grand I think you should wind up with something pretty nice. Go to the needle doctors website to see alot of new stuff. I like the Music Hall 5 series ;)[/quoteTurntable.
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For very little more than a kilo buck you should consider the Time Honored "Well Tempered TT" in which every single design element has been addressed.

You will never in your life time ever need to replace this "Well Tempered TT". Mine is simply superb. Check this one out with Grandfather GURU "Steve Schell" who has fabricated a very precision version of the "Well Tempered TT" himself.

I am very happy with mine.

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Cheers herki the cat

I go Crazy When I hear the Music, Since 1935

[hjames]

So - thats these folks? http://www.welltemperedlab.net/welltemperedlab/
Amadeus and Amadeus GT?

[midlife]

Rave reviews :D

[BMWCCA]

I don't know about a "well-tempered lab" but my cat would have a blast messing with that stringy drive belt! :D

[Steve K]

Hi,

Always reliable, effective, and affordable: Technics SL-1200 series turntables


Now you've got some $$$ left for a decent cartridge, too!

Steve K

[palabra]

For very little more than a kilo buck you should consider the Time Honored "Well Tempered TT" in which every single design element has been addressed.


By a little more, do you mean $3k?

[Audiobeer]

Hi,

Always reliable, effective, and affordable: Technics SL-1200 series turntables


Now you've got some $$$ left for a decent cartridge, too!

Steve K

I will have to strongly agree with the above. :D

[brutal]

I don't know about a "well-tempered lab" but my cat would have a blast messing with that stringy drive belt! :D

Or digging out the golf ball. :blink: LOL

[LowPhreak]

So - thats these folks? http://www.welltemperedlab.net/welltemperedlab/
Amadeus and Amadeus GT?

I can't say about those Amadeus tables because I've not tried them, but the Well Tempered Classic arm I had on my VPI table worked very well. The Amadeus' do look like they'd be decent decks, but of course listening is the only way to really decide.

[Marvin]

Speaking of turntables, I don't know of anyone who still uses one. I have recovered my Tecknics SL 1300 out of the mothballs and plan to visit my youth once again listening to some of my old vinyl. However my old Stanton cartridge and stylus are probably toast by now, so a new cartridge is in order. Knowing there are many here that listen to vinyl on a regular basis I thought you might recommend something. I am looking for a cartridge that tracks at around 1 gram at a reasonable price. I have looked at some of the available cartridges and have been somewhat overwhelmed by the number. This is why I turn to those who know from experience.
Thanks for your comments,
MM

[Earl K]

Hi Marvin,

I suggest you do a site search for the word Grado .

You'll find many positive references made about this manufacturers' cartridges / as well as a few model numbers to consider .


>< cheers :)

[Marvin]

Thanks Earl,
Great advice as usual. I have an older Tecknics SL1300 turntable. I read in my research that the Grado Gold 1 is NOT recommended for Tecknics turntables due to hum from the unshielded cartridge. Could this be due to the direct drive system of the Tecknics? I really like this cartridge and I have found where I can get a pretty good deal. Any comment?

Check this site out.
http://www.garage-a-records.com/cart.html

[Earl K]

Sorry Marvin,

I'm not a turntable user at this time / so I don't have any more to add / hopefully others will / ( Scott Fitlin is the source of my Grado info ) .

>< cheers :)

[midlife]

Anyone try the Ortofon 2M Series cartriages?

[brutal]

Speaking of turntables, I don't know of anyone who still uses one. I have recovered my Tecknics SL 1300 out of the mothballs and plan to visit my youth once again listening to some of my old vinyl. However my old Stanton cartridge and stylus are probably toast by now, so a new cartridge is in order. Knowing there are many here that listen to vinyl on a regular basis I thought you might recommend something. I am looking for a cartridge that tracks at around 1 gram at a reasonable price. I have looked at some of the available cartridges and have been somewhat overwhelmed by the number. This is why I turn to those who know from experience.
Thanks for your comments,
MM

What's your budget? A Shure M97xE is a really really nice cart for that TT. You can prob pick one up for about $65 on ebay or online. I think it tracks at 1.25g optimum without the "dynamic stabilizer" stylus brush down.

[Marvin]

Thanks for the info guys. It always helps to hear from experienced users.
I'll continue my research...

[palabra]

Ok, so I've essentially gone a completely different route from buying a new turntable and have turned to a vintage (wood w/ glass platter) Rega Planar 2.

I intend to use it a decent chassis for my starting point and build it up how I like it...

I have an RB300 tonearm, but am a little lost on the cartridge... I like Grados, but I've heard complaints that they hum on Rega's.

Any thoughts?

Edit: Thanks guys for all the replies so far...

[midlife]

Ok, so I've essentially gone a completely different route from buying a new turntable and have turned to a vintage (wood w/ glass platter) Rega Planar 2.

I intend to use it a decent chassis for my starting point and build it up how I like it...

I have an RB300 tonearm, but am a little lost on the cartridge... I like Grados, but I've heard complaints that they hum on Rega's.

Any thoughts?

Edit: Thanks guys for all the replies so far...
Anyone try the Ortofon 2m blue?

[Audiobeer]

Thanks Earl,
Great advice as usual. I have an older Tecknics SL1300 turntable. I read in my research that the Grado Gold 1 is NOT recommended for Tecknics turntables due to hum from the unshielded cartridge. Could this be due to the direct drive system of the Tecknics? I really like this cartridge and I have found where I can get a pretty good deal. Any comment?

Check this site out.
http://www.garage-a-records.com/cart.html


Denon Dl160 cart and Sumiko headshell is a good match for the SL1300

[SEAWOLF97]

interesting arm

[macaroonie]

That Dynavector arm requires a lot of real estate on a TT , some of those big Denon plinths are OK and Luxman that was meant for a 12" arm.
I don't think there is much chance grafting that on to a Rega.
As it happens the RB 300 arm will work very well indeed with the Denon DL160 cartridge , and no hum issues either.

M

[SEAWOLF97]

That Dynavector arm requires a lot of real estate on a TT , some of those big Denon plinths are OK and Luxman that was meant for a 12" arm.
I don't think there is much chance grafting that on to a Rega.
As it happens the RB 300 arm will work very well indeed with the Denon DL160 cartridge , and no hum issues either.

M

https://salem.craigslist.org/ele/4194447307.html

[macaroonie]

Don't know that TT Tom but seems pretty up there. Worth a look I would say , bloke might even want some of your stash :dont-know: in trade.

I'm sure you've seen this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audionics-of-oregon-LK-1-Precision-Belt-Drive-turntable-ultra-rare-/231015741319?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item35c99c7787

[Odd]

This one I have is not so common.
Built by Tore Seem A / S for NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
Sony TTS-3000. All other parts produced by Tore Seem A / S

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[SEAWOLF97]

This one I have is not so common.
Built by Tore Seem A / S for NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation
Sony TTS-3000. All other parts produced by Tore Seem A / S

60981

is that a vent or speaker on the front panel ?

[Odd]

Monitor for the operator. Not JBL. SEAS.

[richluvsound]

You'd be hard pressed to get a new TT this well built for a grand ….


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Technics-SL-1500MKII-direct-drive-turntable-/181289755078?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2a35b621c6

And this one ….. :) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Technics-SL-1500-w-Rega-RB250-/261358046441?pt=US_Record_Players_Home_Turntables&hash=item3cda274ce9


All kinds of mods if you're up to it . Tons of spare parts around for this and the 1200's .

I have 1200 with an external DIY PSU and love it .

Rich

[SEAWOLF97]

All kinds of mods if you're up to it . Tons of spare parts around for this and the 1200's
I have 1200 with an external DIY PSU and love it .

Rich

The rap on 1200's are that they are DJ tables and not musical ones. But Chris has a SL-1200 mk1 which is similar but different from the mk2 and he gets great sounds from it through his L-100's.

I have 4 active TT's in the house. A Pioneer PL-530 with V-15T3 that gets most of the playtime*, an SL-Q3 Technics, a Denon DP-47F with DL-160 H.O.MC cart and the Denon DP-60L with V-15VXLM?

I had an ultra rare V-15P (P mount version) that sounded great, but I don't have any P-mount tables anymore. My last one was a SL-M2, but it got traded off for an Empire.

Under $1000 ? I'd investigate this one ==>> https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ele/4260947324.html

Technics SL-M1 Turntable, near mint - $300

Selling a very clean Technics SL-M1 direct drive manual turntable. This has auto-lift at record end. The motor is the same that is used in the Technics SL1200. It comes with a near new Ortofon 20H cartridge. This turntable uses the P-Mount cartridge system, no alignment necessary, just plug in your cartridge and you are good to go. I will include a spare Audio Technica P-mount cartridge. For an extra $100 I will include a brand new in the box Ortofon X-1 MCP cartridge, cost $175. I also have some other new P-Mount cartridges for sale.

Here is a list:

Grado MPS-1 Ellyptical stylus, new in box $60, (cost $125 new)
Audio Technica DR750, new in the box $60
Shure RXP3 new stylus $30
Audio Technica AT112EP new ellyptical stylus $50
Audio Technica DR350 low hours $30
Digitrac (Ortofon) 380NE Near new, $75


Dust cover has some hazing, but no deep scratches and no cracks or pieces missing. Wood veneer is perfect, no chips or stains.

Will consider trade for newer high quality pair of bookshelf speakers. (Please, no white van junk).

$300 with the Ortofon 20H and Audio Technica DR350 P-Mount cartridges

NOT MINE , THO I'D LIKE TO OWN IT.

* most of the playtime because it's back here in the mancave

[macaroonie]

I love all this Turntable discourse , lets try this , do you really expect to get a high quality ( instrument ?) unit with all that fine engineering etc etc for less than a couple of C8R 2225H cone kits ?

[Mr. Widget]

I love all this Turntable discourse , lets try this , do you really expect to get a high quality ( instrument ?) unit with all that fine engineering etc etc for less than a couple of C8R 2225H cone kits ?A few years ago you could pick up used vinyl and High End turntables both in mint condition at ridiculously low prices... Today there are still great finds out there, but as the vinyl resurgence becomes more and more mainstream these deals are becoming much more rare. I'm not sure if this is universally true or just the case in areas like the SF Bay Area where there are loads of young hipsters with disposable income.


Widget

[gferrell]

If you watch CL you can find great deals for under $100 (you may have to buy a belt or something) then you will have enough for the best cartridge and stylus which is where to put the $$.
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