Changing from my pl600 (silver, DD) but I have shaky hands


I do realize my Pioneer pl600 is the weak in my audio chain. I currently use an ortofon 2m bronze. Considering an upgrade to a Hana mL cartridge. I fear that much more cartridge than that would outstrip my turntable’s ability, at least to be worth the additional cost.

Regarding my hands, I am 49 and have essential tremors (different than Parkinsons). For me to continue with vinyl, I fear that an automatic turntable is what I need

Regarding my other electronics, I have a gold note ds10+ and a ph10. preamp and 211s amp is new audio frontiers. Speakers are the wolf von Langa son, all on a Beaudioful rack

 

So I feel that the rest of my system is able to handle an analog/turntable upgrade. Given my physical limitations, is there something I am missing? For what it’s worth, I have a spare silver pl600 that is at least parts worthy

 

I don’t do all vinyl. I stream a lot. But I do enjoy listening to my albums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wvl

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I appreciate the responses, but raising and lowering the tone I’m using a cue lever is not the problem. The problem especially with my shaking hands is moving the tone arm into place on the album. That is why I was looking specifically at either an automatic turntable or just staying with my current turntable. I’d rather not go with an older turntable since that is already what I have currently. For what it is worth the one I have right now I have had since it was purchased new by my father. A one owner turntable

I live in the Birmingham, Alabama area 

 

 

 

@mijostyn why would the Hana be a mistake? Not disagreeing with you necessarily, just wondering what you base that on

Approximately 300 albums. The collection will probably grow. Mainly classical and jazz, but not exclusively 

@mijostyn a step up device isn't needed with my PH10. User manual says that .1mV and up. Plenty of boost. Preferring a step up transformer is a different topic 

@dekay that is why I am being so picky with a new turntable or a new refurbished turntable or whatever I decide to go with. I realize not everything can be based on specs, but the specs on my turntable beats the heck out of most other turntables costing a lot more money. And I have the benefit of having a second one that has almost all of the parts if anything went wrong. I just didn't want to completely ignore the thought of there being a better turntable that still was able to handle the issues that I had. And yes I thought it was funny, I only have a "few" albums compared to others 

 

Very nice looking turntable

 

Just thinking about what I am capable of doing and what I have issues with..I can raise and lower the tonearm using a cue lever. I just have trouble controlling the lateral movements.

 

@rauliruegas I like what I am reading so far about the 630. I read a link about a complete overhaul. If I knew someone with the skill that I trusted, I would consider that. 

Wow! Would I be willing? Yes. Are other things that should probably be a higher priority? But this gives me something to aim for 

Thank you. The 630 seems to top my list (of realistic choices), especially if I could find a place to do a refurb.

@tweak1 

 

I appreciate your concern, but this is something that has been passed down through my family and I have seen multiple doctors. I have also done a lot of research as well. This is not a new issue for me. But thank you. I am open to things that would work.

@elliottbnewcombjr 

 

Wow! Thank you for posting that review. Maybe it is worthy of a really nice cartridge after all. And a SUT won't be required with my Gold Note ph10