Turntable for life

coolhunter7 posts12-06-2015 6:02amSince when has audio gear become an investment?

Collectible items had always been an investment. Among the collectible items sometimes there are audio gear.

http://pbnaudio.com/audio-components/audio-turntables/groovemaster/groovemaster-vintage-direct/pbn-d...

I like this one


From its maker


Peter

Peter,

That is a GORGEOUS table!  What do those sell for?

Mofi,

Depending on options, from $5500 to $9500, the one pictured a DP6 with a Jelco Sa750E-B tonearm $8500

Good Listening


Peter

Even a Linn LP12 sold in 1973 can be brought to current production standard. And with 150,000 LP12's in circulation, Linn has incentive to continue to improve the LP12. Linn is a substantial company with 150 to 200 employees, far larger than practically any other current turntable manufacturer. Linn has implemented a succession plan as Ivor Tiefenbrun's son now runs the company. So, the company appears to be here to stay, something that a much smaller company has a harder time assuring.

An LP12 with Cirkus bearing, Keel subchassis, Radikal motor and power supply and Ekos SE tonearm is a very high quality turntable, something toward which one can build if starting with the humbler Majik LP12. So as one's financial ability improves during a lifetime, the LP12 offers ways to improve, too.