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What Turntable to buy under $600 ?
I'd just like to add a dissenting opinion into the mix: You could consider a KAB modified Technics SL-1200mk2 (or mk3,4,5) with a tonearm damper and external power supply (see www.. . . | 73 |
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Review: Denon DL-160 Cartridge
Ed, Thanks for a very well written review of the DL-160. I am using mine on a Technics SL-1200mk2 and I find it a very good muatch. I prefer it over the other budget carts I have. . . | 48 |
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Newbie looking for cheap dependable table
In addition to the TTs already mentioned, you should consider a Technics Sl-1200mk2 (or mk5) modified with a tonearm damper from www.kabusa.com. Check Ekobesky's review here at . . . | 31 |
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Best turntable for easy setup and no maintenence?
A KAB modified Technics SL-1200mk5 with tonearm fluid damper and external power supply. Get the KAB/STANTON Trackmaster II integrated cartridge/headshell for easy (as in 'nothing . . . | 29 |
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Review: Threshold 400a Amplifier
Thanks to Ferrari for another nice review! I have a 400a that I bought used for $200. As Ferrari pointed out, one should preferably leave it on 24/7. I didn't, and after a few . . . | 27 |
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What amp do you use with your QUAD'S?
I use a Quad 303 for my ESL-63s. Sounds good to me. I am working on bringing a Threshold 400A (2x100W class A) back to life and use it to drive my Quads . Any thouhgts on these . . . | 20 |
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wow and flutter
Mayanitis, I don't think the arm/cartridge resonance is relevant for what you hear at your 3 kHz test track unless it is a 3 kHz tone superimposed on a low frequency (near the arm. . . | 19 |
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Coolest looking vintage tuner.....
For the ultimate cool (IMHO) you need a tuner with an oscilloscope, such as a Marantz 2130. Look at the pics here: http://www.classic-audio.com/marantz/pics/2130e2.jpg. - Harald | 17 |
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Review: Quad U S A ESL-989 Speaker
I have the ESL-63, so I can't comment on the sound of the 989 specifically, except to say that Drbond's description of the 989 sound applies as well to the ESL-63. Now, as for the. . . | 10 |
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At what point can you hear a Fast or Slow Table?
I would worry about a .37% speed drop due to stylus drag, if it really is the case. This because stylus drag - and more importantly the torque on the platter - depends on the . . . | 9 |
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Motor and spindle bearing for DIY turntable
Winggo, Why not try a new spindle bearing and shaft for the SL-1200mk2? It will cost you less than $30 from KAB USA ( http://www.kabusa.com/ACCESSS.htm#pg2a ). The spindle bearing . . . | 9 |
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starting from just about scratch w/ $600 to spend
My suggestion: You can upgrade your TT to a new Technics SL-1200mk2 for $400 if you shop around. Your Grado Red is fine with the SL-1200mk2. That should leave you $200 for a phono . . . | 8 |
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Are the TT's of the 70-80 as good as the new ones
You may live very happily with older top models from Thorens, Sony, Kenwood, Denon, Technics etc. You should be aware that many newer DJ tables come with short straight tonearms . . . | 7 |
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turntable recommendations under $1500
I'll add to flyingred's suggestion. You should consider a modified Technics SL-1200mkX. I have an old SL-1200mk2 to which I have added the tonearm fluid damper from KAB. The damper. . . | 6 |
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Best $2K TT Package for VAC
As an alternative to the usual belt driven turntables, you may want to consider a Technics SL-1200mk2 with all the mods (arm damper, external power supply, threaded record clamp) . . . | 4 |
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cleaning vintage receivers
Miles, It sounds like you might find the Pioneer Audio section over at www.audiokarma.org interesting. It is full of guys heavily and incurably addicted to vintage receivers. . . . | 2 |
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Mostly vintage system
Update: I have upgraded my house and I am surprised at the improvement in sound that $400 000++ can bring! Seriously, now I have space for the Quad ESL-63 (I never managed to fit . . . | 1 |
