3/29/2023 0 Comments Best vintage turntable![]() ![]() ![]() A movement to redistribute the things we keep but will never use again helps the people on both sides of the giving. I REALLY like the way you think, firedog. If we all knew how much a family member or friend might appreciate some of the things we hoard. I wonder how many great treasures of all types are hidden away in attics and basements, and doomed to end up in a landfill upon the owner's death. They aren't one of those $25 finds, but would be a good alternative if your budget isn't too tight.īTW, have you asked around among your acquaintances? Or on Facebook? I think there are still people with one in the attic that would probably be happy to give you a TT, or sell it to you for a very reasonable price. That said, there are some good "value" turntables being made today that you could get new. In a lot of cities there are shops that will do a basic refurbishing of a TT (cleaning,new belts, new connectors,etc) for a reasonable price. I've seen some of the old Thorens around and they are still good, but I don't think they come cheap. Our music-loving comrades over at the Vinyl Assylum would be more than happy to welcome you into the fold & provide much more detailed & trustworthy advice regarding your quest. It would be a shame to have one’s expectations dashed due to starting with a turntable that will not deliver the true pleasures vinyl has to offer. Avoided are the disappointments often encountered when purchasing used turntables that most often will require some experience & minimum level of proper minor repair & set-up procedure in order to extract the best from the unit. Supplied with pre-adjusted cartridges, they are a simple solution for those just beginning the (return) adventure to vinyl. ![]() IMHO, entry-level offerings from Rega & Pro-Ject deliver great value. Adjusting for proper stylus geometry & tracking force can be daunting for the uninitiated. ![]() There are also some V good Denons & others that are sometimes also found at bargain price, but provenance & condition can be iffy. However, their value is well known & reflected in the typical price they demand. I must agree wholeheartedly with Panelhead’s assessment ofthe SL-1200. Between craigslist & ebay, the chances are fair to good that your suggested model is, or soon will become, available. Please feel free to suggest some turntable models that you think might represent a great value if found on the secondary market. I just need a little help from those who've been around long enough to know which of these discarded-but-good pieces from yesterday are worth buying. There are hundreds of tables for sale at any given moment here in Southern California, and many of these would probably sound great in my system without costing too much. We have about 100 or so LP's from our crazy youth in the 70's & 80's - when we last owned a table. Good thing they're in abundance:) I paid under $1000 for my entire system (described below, including cables & JRiverMC). Fortunately, it is VERY possible to compile a low-cost but good vintage system from discarded-but-good pieces from yesterday. We often have little to nothing left after the bills are paid, so buying the best audio gear is impossible. Audio equipment is a low priority in our household. ![]()
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