ghdprentice, you approach it as a scientist or/and an engineer. And I am prehistorically low tech, I don't even know how to use microwave oven and I sharpen kitchen knives by hand on stones. If you buy used and are prepared to buy/sell multiple times, why not ? Shipping turntables is no fun, can be risky. I bought mine used on Audiogon years ago. |
Buying a turntable is tough these days. I did demo a few Rega locally, having owned a few in the past th3 P3 was on my radar. Any other tables on display locally were way beyond my means. I took a chance and bought a Sota Escape in '21 sight unseen. Great table for not a lot of money. I bought it as an open box , it had an Origin Live Silver tonearm . Originally I almost bought a Technics 1500 but reports of cue lever issues , platter wobble and Malaysian build was a turn off. I wanted to move up the Sota line so I just received a Sota Quasar. The nice thing about Sota is the ability to trade your existing Sota in for a new one. I kept the arm and mounted on the Quasar. It is a great combo. I really like this table, I ordered it with the optional RoadRunner tach which keeps the speed 33.333 or 45.000. Another reason I got another Sota is that they build pretty much the entire table in house. With a full machine and woodshop they do it all. It's good stuff. |
The last TT I purchased involved getting up @ 2:30 AM and searching eBay for "Buy it Now" TT auctions. I ended up "Buying it Now" a Thorens TD125MkII/SME 3009 Non-Improved combo for $199.00 plus $25/shipping. Previously owned numerous TD160's plus a TD124 and TD121 (all with SME arms - so not a newbie). That's how I did it - and I'd do it again if felt the need. DeKay |
@inna I’m hesitant to buy used tables. If you do decide to get a used one, make sure you ask the seller if the table and all accessories are in original packaging and packed according to the manual. Ask for pictures. |
audphille1, yes, but I couldn't afford new Spacedeck, even used one was tough enough, and I thought that this particular turntable was what I wanted. Basically, Spacedeck was and is considered true music lover's turntable, for a serious music lover, of course. I don't plan to upgrade it soon, certainly not until I have upgraded speakers and phono stage. |
