+1 motor controllers can cause a surprising improvement. I use a Walker Precision Motor Controller, Nottingham Analogue Wave Mechanic and SOTA Electronic Flywheel over different systems and can recommend each of them.
Custom Lenco L75 vs Technics 1200's
I have been thinking of buying maybe a 1200 GR2 or 1300G but not sure it will give me better sound. I have a Lenco built by Jean Nantais and singing pretty good with Dynavector 20 X2 MC Low output. I am using Rega 300 B Tonearm. Anybody ever compare these tables and what are your thoughts?
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If I were to spend my money again, especially with what I have settled with today. I would not purchase a Speed Controller for an Idler Drive TT if I were considering a second TT, especially a DD TT from the likes of Technics. When considering the brand Technics, there are models that cost near the price of a Speed Controller purpose-produced for an Idler Drive, and other commonly referred to models are surpassing the Speed Controller's price by up to 100%. My strong suggestion is to fulfil the ambition to experience the Technics 1300G, but only fully commit to the purchase after having received a demo of it in use. This will give a good guide to the new experience being pursued and keep $2K+ in your coffers for an extended period when the early learning is occurring.
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@romad , if your goal is to have a second TT go for it with the 1300G. If your goal is to get better sound go for the tonearm and power supply upgrade. I have done the tonearm and power supply upgrade with two turntables over the last 30 years and it paid off in spades. 50% to 75% improvement. With a Heybrook TT2 (upgraded to a Alphason HRS-1000 tonearm and Hecules PS) and more recently with a Linn LP12 (Arko Tonearm and Lingo 4 PS). Not the same turntables after the upgrade. |
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