I have a Rega Planar 3 with Ortofon 2M Blue, Origin Live Advanced DC motor kit and Groove Tracer Deluxe subplatter.

I have a beat-up old BSR record changer inside my console. I bought the TT from a local antique store, to replace the original TT in the console, which didn't work anymore.

Micro Seiki RX5000 AIR-Micro Seiki SX 8000 Motor Unit-Ikeda IT 345 Tonearm
Goldmund Studio-T3 arm
Opus 3 Continuo (early model)- Well Tempered Classic Arm
VPI HW-19-Hadcock GH228
(Koetsus-Kisekis-Denons-Shinon-Ortofon-Supex)
//zh!

Micro Seiki RX5000 AIR-Micro Seiki SX 8000 Motor Unit-Ikeda IT 345 Tonearm
Goldmund Studio-T3 arm
Opus 3 Continuo (early model)- Well Tempered Classic Arm
VPI HW-19-Hadcock GH228
(Koetsus-Kisekis-Denons-Shinon-Ortofon-Supex)
//zh!

Nice turntables for listening to Zoot Sims' horn playing.... :thmbsp:

empire 598 III
http://dons-place.com/assets/images/598-1.jpg

JVC QL-A7 with a Grado Gold Cartridge
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148433&d=1241199338

Thorens TD166MkII with a Audio Technica AT20SLa Cartridge

I now get to add this picture of my latest gear. A Technics SL-1210M5G

http://i42.tinypic.com/25q3n6g.jpg

One good Technics SL-1210M5G deserves another back to back ( here with my NAD 7080 ) I am running an AT-440mla cartridge and that's a Nightwish picture disc LP on there. The vintage NAD receiver is driving my new B & W CM1's.http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=148476&stc=1&d=1241233251

I have a cheapo Technics, but my prize is my Denon DP1200.

A 1982 JBE Series 3.

It came with an SME arm, immediately replaced with a Rega RB300.
The motor died in 1991 and was replaced with the nearest thing I could get here in Oz - a Pioneer. The old housing didn't fit, so I got a new one made out of perspex.

The cartridge is a Technics EPC205 MM but I can't afford genuine replacement styli :(

So my precious is nowhere near original, but is probably unique.

http://i42.tinypic.com/jjbszr.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/244s7ec.jpg

Call it whatever, I think that thing is sick as hell!:thmbsp::thmbsp:

Pioneer PL-117D and 530

RB300 with Incognito wiring and an Expressimo Heavy Weight mounted on a Sansui SR-313 table...Nagaoka MP11 cartridge...makes very nice music :D

I like that!

Thanks!!

I didn't know if I was going to go through with using the Sansui but it worked out ok :)

I did a post on how I did the table mod...and there are pictures of all the holes LOL!!!

All I can say is that it turned out great and it makes me good music!!

Bang and Olufsen Beogram RX2 w/ mmc2 cartridge.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/6964/img0796qnp.jpg

Pioneer PL-300

1) My original Technics SL-23 purchased in 1976 at a place
called Lafayette Electronics in NC. I still have the original
Stanton 680EE (needs a new stylus). Currently using a Signet AM10s.

2) Pioneer PL-514 I received from someone on my local FreeCycle.
This has an Empire 2000EIII cartridge with a cool red plastic
stylus shroud. I've been letting my kids use this one as they
are into bands that are putting music out on vinyl. They think its
very cool.

Bang and Olufsen Beogram RX2 w/ mmc2 cartridge.


I have one with MMC4. I'd love to hear the 2 :yes: :music:

I have one with MMC4. I'd love to hear the 2 :yes: :music:

The left channel was dropping for a time, couldn't figure it out. Got some advice from Beoworld and now it sounds amazing.

Pioneer PL-117D and 530

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j201/gtw1776/DSC04920.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j201/gtw1776/DSC04921.jpg

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Nice Pioneer TTS there. I don't know from the photo if the little white spots are paper towel or perhaps scratches. If they are marks where the veneer is dinged, here's a quick fix (especially if that surface is vinyl, I can't remember if it is or not):

Go to your local staples and have a look through the marker pens for one that is close to the colour, and (after testing it in a conspicuous spot) simply dab it lightly on the white.

Viola! The marks are invisible! Erm, make that "voilà"

Pioneer PL-300

Just have one...Dual 1216

Nice Pioneer TTS there. I don't know from the photo if the little white spots are paper towel or perhaps scratches. If they are marks where the veneer is dinged, here's a quick fix (especially if that surface is vinyl, I can't remember if it is or not):

Go to your local staples and have a look through the marker pens for one that is close to the colour, and (after testing it in a conspicuous spot) simply dab it lightly on the white.

Viola! The marks are invisible! Erm, make that "voilà"

The camera picked up the dust. Darn maid!!

Here's my newly finished AR-XA with Grace 707 tone-arm. The tone-arm installation was very tedious!

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ARXA707_050809_0793.jpg

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ARXA707_050809_0794.jpg

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ARXA707_050809_0795.jpg

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ARXA707_050809_0796.jpg

Nice looking AR and nice pics too.

A Vestax PDX-d3, which I just sold. If you ever come across one of these, it is definately worth getting. Nice solid deck, great arm and cool digital functions. Fun to interact with...

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/DSC_0008.jpg

Here's my newly finished AR-XA with Grace 707 tone-arm. The tone-arm installation was very tedious!

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ARXA707_050809_0793.jpg

Very nice. I've been thinking about upgrading the tonearm on my AR. After using my HiFi News Test Record, I realized that I would like the adjustability, and improved performance of a better tonearm. Sounds like you did yourself? Did you use one of the tutorials on AR Turntable Vinyl Nirvana?

And where did you get your spike feet? I'm thinking about getting the black chrome ones from Parts Express.

Very nice. I've been thinking about upgrading the tonearm on my AR. After using my HiFi News Test Record, I realized that I would like the adjustability, and improved performance of a better tonearm. Sounds like you did yourself? Did you use one of the tutorials on AR Turntable Vinyl Nirvana?

And where did you get your spike feet? I'm thinking about getting the black chrome ones from Parts Express.

Thanks -- I did some reading on the various sites for AR mods, and made some mental notes. This particular arm (the Grace) interfaces nicely with the t-chasis, and I only had to grind away some of the flanging and bore away the old arm well with a drill press. I used a 2" x 1/2" wood disk as a base for the arm where it interfaces with the chasis. As I stated in another thread, the hardest part was drilling the hole in the top deck. That took a lot of time and patience; A drill press is required for this procedure!

The spikes came from amazon.com (I think), and I had them from a previous project (unused), so I attached them to the AR base plates. I used the ones you are referring to (from partsexpress) on my other AR and they work well.

Here's my newly finished AR-XA with Grace 707 tone-arm. The tone-arm installation was very tedious!

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ARXA707_050809_0793.jpg

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ARXA707_050809_0794.jpg

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ARXA707_050809_0795.jpg

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ARXA707_050809_0796.jpg

Gosh Max it really is freaking beautiful man! I have wanted an XA to restore for some time. This really gets me going. You must be proud!
That tonearm looks right at home!

Marantz 6300

Tables: 401, 124, 301
Arms: RB300, 3009II, 3012R

I am web challenged so no pics now...but my Yamaha pf-800 makes it OK!

Technics direct drive
Luxman PD272
Fairchild 412 With older rectangular cutter type arm

Just picked one up off the auction site. I will post some pics this week.

I added another one right before the weekend.
One of the members in our audio club telephoned me and stated that if I did not take it, off to the garbage would be its final destination.
I could not let that happen.
I do not know the history of this one and it will be a challenge as it has been idle for over ten years.
The air compressor works quite well, motor still runs, have not checked the speed, will start by giving everything a very thorough cleaning.

I have been working on this Zero on and off for a month now. I am loving the sound I am getting with it.

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/rw_designs/Turntables/DSC05203.jpg

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/rw_designs/Turntables/DSC05205.jpg

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/rw_designs/Turntables/DSC05206.jpg

I really like that color combination you chose on the AR. The tonearm is a beauty!

So, Ron..I would be interested to find out how you compare the grado black you got with the Stanton in your picture when you get the Marantz up and running.

That Zero 100 is looking sweet! And you got the good base, nice.

Some beautiful machines here.

I currently have two in use.

living room:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/scopdom/tt1.jpg
stock Thorens TD-160C, Stanton 680 "Hi Fi" cartridge with EEE-S stylus.

downstairs studio:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/scopdom/tt2.jpg
Technics SP-15 3-speed turntable in stock plinth, Audio-Technica AT-1010DTS tonearm, Stanton 681 cartridge with EEE-S stylus. I also use this table for playing 78s, using a Shure M78 cartridge.

I recently upgraded my old At247e cartridge with an Ats11e Shibata stylus, with excellent results:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v168/scopdom/at.jpg

Not as bright as the Stanton, but it seems to be totally immune from sibilance - especially on the loud, modern cuts.

I have been working on this Zero on and off for a month now. I am loving the sound I am getting with it.

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/rw_designs/Turntables/DSC05203.jpg



How do you like the sound from you Zero? I always wanted one but been worried about negative comments on the high mass tone arm.

dual 721
sansui FR-D3
Technics SL-D1
Pioneer PL-150
Garrard LAB 80

How do you like the sound from you Zero? I always wanted one but been worried about negative comments on the high mass tone arm.

I like the sound very much. I think alot of people dislike the arm because it is unusual and does not feel solid and precision although I must say that the parts they grab at are supposed to move a little. The pivots themselves are very precise. The tonearm mass is medium to high not formidable. I track a Stanton 681EEE at 1.5 grams with no problems whatsoever. These arms also do well down to 1 gram if you have the right cartridge like maybe a m97xE with the dynamic stabilizer. The sound is very clear and full of detail with low noise. They are like all older tables they need to be serviced to remove the old grease from its mechanisms. I did it with goo-gone then used precision oil. No grease. It runs like a charm. Don't be afraid of buying one. They are fun to use and again they sound beautiful.

In order of preference

BIC 40Z
DUAL 622
SL Q350

and a few better left unmentioned....

Technics SL-1210M5G
Dual CS-616Q as my cleaning station

I added this last week it really is a beautiful sounding table. High quality and VERY quiet. Mine came with an Empire 2500/II that is just amazing. I have been poking around the forum trying to learn more about that cartridge. Enjoy friends! :thmbsp:

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/rw_designs/Turntables/DSC05250.jpg

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/rw_designs/Turntables/DSC05247.jpg

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/rw_designs/Turntables/DSC05248.jpg

I added this last week it really is a beautiful sounding table. High quality and VERY quiet. Mine came with an Empire 2500/II that is just amazing. I have been poking around the forum trying to learn more about that cartridge. Enjoy friends! :thmbsp:

Very nice looking table there Ron. You've been picking up quite a few things lately, haven't you? :yes:

Mike :D

Very nice looking table there Ron. You've been picking up quite a few things lately, haven't you? :yes:

Mike :D

Hey Mike! Yes I have been treating myself and happened across a couple very nice deals online. This table has been just gorgeous to listen to. I have already gone out and bought several new LP's just driven by its sound. I managed to find a beautiful AR XA also and will be finishing that up probably in the next few weeks. They are simple but I want it to be just right. It is in new condition. Never used.
Great to hear from you I hope you are doing well and listening to all that fine equipment you have there!

Nice collection!

I have:
Technics SL-D2
Original AR
Dual 1225?
Pioneer PL512
Rega Planar 2
Older Panasonic bought in Germany
My pride and joy a Transcriptor Skeleton with the Vestigal Tonearm.

Sota Cosmos with a Graham Phantom and Dynavector 17D3

Sota Cosmos with a Graham Phantom and Dynavector 17D3

Mighty purty. :thmbsp:

Except I now have a problem with it. I got it as a demo unit from a dealer a year ago March and just now got an arm for it. After about half a dozen records, the motor started making more and more noise. I've probably only played a total of about 10 album sides and there is obviously something wrong with the motor.

In use:
Technics SL-M3
Technics SL-1200MK2 (#1)
Technics SL-1200MK2 (#2)

Under the bed (literally):
Technics SL-J2
Technics SL-QL1
Technics SL-1500MK2 (#1)
Technics SL-1400MK2

Under the bench in the bedroom:
Technics SL-1500MK2 (#2) (no arm/used as RCM)

On standby:
Technics SL-150MK2 (waiting on an arm)

I added this last week it really is a beautiful sounding table. High quality and VERY quiet. Mine came with an Empire 2500/II that is just amazing. I have been poking around the forum trying to learn more about that cartridge. Enjoy friends! :thmbsp:

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/rw_designs/Turntables/DSC05250.jpg

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/rw_designs/Turntables/DSC05247.jpg

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu242/rw_designs/Turntables/DSC05248.jpg


First things first. That is a beautiful table!! Next, you have a gift for taking awe inspiring photos of audio gear. I love seeing all the photos you post. Thanks!!

I have a Empire 598, a Empire 698, and a bunch of parts for 598's. Shure V15-5, V15-4 V15-3 and V15-2. Also Empire 2002, 2002-III, 950 LTD, 550 LTD, 450 LTD and some I can't remember.

I've got a Technics SL-23 and a Denon DP-23F that I acquired recently. Anyone have any commentary/advice on any of these? Currently I have a Shure MX97E on the Technics and the Denon is on the shelf. Have a new Denon DL-103 cart waiting to be played on either of these but need a preamp to support the low output moving coil cart. The Denon turntable is fully automatic but the needle drops before the arm is over the record. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading.

I've got a Technics SL-23 and a Denon DP-23F that I acquired recently. Anyone have any commentary/advice on any of these? Currently I have a Shure MX97E on the Technics and the Denon is on the shelf. Have a new Denon DL-103 cart waiting to be played on either of these but need a preamp to support the low output moving coil cart. The Denon turntable is fully automatic but the needle drops before the arm is over the record. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading.

Most tables have a small adjustment screw to position where the stylus will set down on the LP. It needs to move in. I don't know where it is on yours but on my ELAC and my Garrard Zero it is on the right side of the arm when viewed from the front. Even if you find the adjustment info for another Denon (not yours) you might be close to finding out where it is on yours. Wait though maybe someone here will know for sure.

I have just a good-running Thorens TD125 MkII w/ Grace 840FB Tonearm- does anyone out there know how to fix the Strobe (which works) which is supposed to reflect thru a small window by the adjustment knob?

Denon DP-35F

i too have the optonica rp-4705 that i got at a thrift shop in oregon for $10. pristine. love it of all the tables i have/had including the philips 312 which was really cool, and a pioneer deck whose model number escapes me -- but it's belt drive with the big walnut base... i also have the sony direct drive ps-5 -- a portable deck with full rca ins and outs that i think was made in the 80s to compete with portable cassette players.... as for small portable battery powered ones, i have several (mostly record killers) like a panasonic and ross plastic models... also a califone schoolroom player -- the 1620....

I would like to post my "baby" to the group if I may...
It is a Pioneer PL-L1000 tangential tracking turntable. I bought this from the Navy Exchange catalog back during the Iran hostage crisis in 1980; while I was floatin in the Indian Ocean aboard a carrier, for a whole whoppin' $175.00 new. First thing I bought when I got home was a new Audio Technica Precept 440 cartridge and a magnesium headshell. Right now it's wrapped in bubble wrap and in storage but I have about 30 MFSL half speeds I bought back in the early 80's that I would love to get on cd so I don't beat up the vinyl.

I have just a good-running Thorens TD125 MkII w/ Grace 840FB Tonearm- does anyone out there know how to fix the Strobe (which works) which is supposed to reflect thru a small window by the adjustment knob?

If the strobe works but it's not visible through the window:

Remove the inner platter (with shaft),

1. Look under the platter (inner one with shaft) and make sure the strip containing the strobe marks is there and un-obstructed.
2. The strobe bulb itself may have moved out of place. Loosen the two little screws and slide the bulb up/down until the strobe is visible.
**Note: One set of strobe marks is for 50Hz (110 volt) and the other set is for 60Hz (240 volt)

I have the same table (but with original Thorens tonearm) .... nice! :thmbsp:

I would like to post my "baby" to the group if I may...
It is a Pioneer PL-L1000 tangential tracking turntable. I bought this from the Navy Exchange catalog back during the Iran hostage crisis in 1980; while I was floatin in the Indian Ocean aboard a carrier, for a whole whoppin' $175.00 new. First thing I bought when I got home was a new Audio Technica Precept 440 cartridge and a magnesium headshell. Right now it's wrapped in bubble wrap and in storage but I have about 30 MFSL half speeds I bought back in the early 80's that I would love to get on cd so I don't beat up the vinyl.

Nice table!

I would enjoy the vinyl but that's just me :)

I would like to post my "baby" to the group if I may...
It is a Pioneer PL-L1000 tangential tracking turntable. I bought this from the Navy Exchange catalog back during the Iran hostage crisis in 1980; while I was floatin in the Indian Ocean aboard a carrier, for a whole whoppin' $175.00 new. First thing I bought when I got home was a new Audio Technica Precept 440 cartridge and a magnesium headshell. Right now it's wrapped in bubble wrap and in storage but I have about 30 MFSL half speeds I bought back in the early 80's that I would love to get on cd so I don't beat up the vinyl.
If you have a properly set up turntable the vinyl will be fine. What's the point in having vinyl if you don't listen to it?:scratch2:

If you have a properly set up turntable the vinyl will be fine. What's the point in having vinyl if you don't listen to it?:scratch2:

So I can listen to a better quality recording it in my car...?

So I can listen to a better quality recording it in my car...?

,,,on a recording medium(CD)which degrades the sound.(..........)


Makes sense. :no:

,,,on a recording medium(CD)which degrades the sound.(..........)


Makes sense. :no:


It appears my logic has been perceived a tad askew when I stated: "I would love to get on cd so I don't beat up the vinyl" so please allow me to clarify.

Taking into account I already own a recording of a particular artist. Why buy another recording of the same just so I can enjoy that music in my car, especially when I can record my own. Furthermore, the sound quality of a HS is better than mass produced recordings. Keep in mind HS recordings are limited pressings so all of my recordings are no longer in press (almost 30 years old).

Alot of people I know don't own a TT but everyone has a CD player. Even if they did have a TT, only a couple MIGHT get one close to the same standard as all of us here appreciate, and currently enjoy. And I must say there are ALOT of very nice tables here.

However, my friends do like many of my half speeds. At the risk of opening another can of worms here, putting HS recordings through an MP3 algorythm to squeeze it down for playback makes even less sense than putting it on CD in a wav file format.

My last point is my half speeds have only been played on this TT with this cartridge, which was meticulously setup (geodisc, karat scale, etc), and I would rather not drag them around.

Call me selfish but unless someone has an extraordinary system, I'd prefer to protect them from damage and enjoy them at home whenever and as often as I would like. My standard records...another issue altogether. I even prefer to change cartridges to reserve my quality cartridge for better pressings.

So I hope I've cleared up any misunderstandings, Thank you.

I have a Kenwood KD500 with a Grace 707 tonearm, and a Denon MC cartridge which I can't remember what model it is.

I have a dual 1225 with a at71e cart.
Any comments?

I have a stock standard Pioneer PL 516X, in very good condition (It is much cleaner than the pic looks).

But am looking now to upgrade, to what; i dont know yet?

Hey Rek O Kut maestros...I need your help. I just recieved my first ever Rek (a Rondine Jr.). Unfortunately, it looks like a part broke in the post. Apparently there is a small (wood?) spindle attached to the end of the motor shaft, but it has snapped off. I'm guessing this is what actually touches the idler wheels and makes them spin. I don't want to send the machine back (I love it even broken!) if I can get a new part somewhere. Any ideas?

I have only 2. pioneer pl-12 that is in storage(e-bay rip-off) and Pioneer pl-55x i got from my ex boss who was throwing it out. Slapped an ortofon 2mred cartridge on there and i love the sound. im even hooked on searching for old vinyl, i know, weird huh?

Just set this one up.......

Technics SL5 (w/ older son)
HK T20 (w/ younger son)
Dual 1241
Dual 1258
Dual CS 505-1
Sansui P-L50
Sony PS-LX500
Pioneer PL-51
Pioneer PL-L800
Thorens TD 195-1 (go to machine)
Thorens Td 280 Mk II
Technics SL-1500 (x2). One getting a custom base

And to think I said I'd never go back to vinyl.:D

My short list:

1. Micro Seiki BL-51/MA-707/Shure M97xE
2. Kenwood KD-2055/Shure V-15 IV
2. Sony PS-4750/Sansui SV-202

Does anyone know wether the Sansui SV-202 is an AT-3400 or AT-3482? :scratch2:



Greetings from Holland

I have a dual 1225 with a at71e cart.
Any comments?

A good workhorse outfit. Nothing wrong with that!

I have:
1.My first love Garrard SP25 Mk II-not in use.
2. Rotel RP3000
3. Pioneer PL 71

I think if I could get a modern looking table I would get a Mitzubishi or a Yamaha with the real elaborate arm. for my 60's receiver I would love to get a Rek O Kut Rondine! Oh man those are so beautiful!

I just signed up here, and am already getting an inferiority complex: I have just one turntable. it's the Oracle Paris below. I've seen MuthaFunk's white one in some posts while lurking. Figured my black one would complement it nicely.
-Bob

I just signed up here, and am already getting an inferiority complex: I have just one turntable. it's the Oracle Paris below. I've seen MuthaFunk's white one in some posts while lurking. Figured my black one would complement it nicely.
-Bob

<a href="http://s606.photobucket.com/albums/tt142/hesson11/?action=view&current=OracleParis1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt142/hesson11/OracleParis1.jpg" border="0" alt="Oracle Paris 1"></a>

Sorry about that photo link. I just joined, and already, I'm messing up. Hope this works better.
-Bob

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt142/hesson11/OracleParis1.jpg

My TTs

1. Dual 1216 with Shure M75 D
2. JVC QL-A200 with Shure M97X

Hey Rek O Kut maestros...I need your help. I just recieved my first ever Rek (a Rondine Jr.). Unfortunately, it looks like a part broke in the post. Apparently there is a small (wood?) spindle attached to the end of the motor shaft, but it has snapped off. I'm guessing this is what actually touches the idler wheels and makes them spin. I don't want to send the machine back (I love it even broken!) if I can get a new part somewhere. Any ideas?

Urchinn, I believe you should start a new thread and pose this question because, since this thread is mainly for posting which turntables members have, there may not be enough members who will see your query. :scratch2:

Doug

Dual 1009 in factory-painted silver base with standard CH-5 cover
Dual 1019 in factory walnut base with CD-5 cover
Dual CS-510 with M95ED
Thorens TD-125 MK II with Rabco SL-8E, Shure V15 IV, no cover
Sony TT-2250 in custom-made solid oak base with SME 3012, ADC XLM, no cover
Fairchild 440 in factory base with SME 3009, Shure V15 (the first version, no version number), no cover


The CS-510 is the best deal I ever found on anything in a thrift store: in the original base and with a cover in not bad condition (and with the M95ED) it was marked at C$9.99 I thought I was dreaming!

I grabbed it and ran before I woke up, but when I got home, there it was in my back seat.

Of course, SWMBO made the logical comment: "I thought you were reducing your collection, not adding to it..."

She's right, of course, this time next year we will be in a new house in some part of Ottawa, nearer to our two kids. Inevitably, the new house will be considerably smaller, and will therefore have to contain less than is currently held here.

Soooo, I have to find new homes for about 110 to 130 tube radios, at least three TTs, and all but one of the six tube radio console models I have plus various and sundry things, such as my Ferrograph Series Six R2R.

The Quad equipment all stays (naturally), and maybe one pair of AR 4 speakers.

Anyways, sorry, I'm rambling, this is about TTs and I am OT.

Just had to list my TTs, the CS-510 deal toadly blew me away!

Wow Bob that is a beauty!

Mine's a rare two carbon fibre tonearm Pro-Ject Studie, produced in limited numbers for the German market. I love it!

welcome to the house of dual
Dual 1010 (workin on it, factory portable)
Dual 1019
(2) Dual 1225 (one almost done, one running)
Dual 1229
Miracord 46
Technics sl-d20
Audio Reflex something or other

I haven't looked at all the posts,but a number of them.I don't see too many mentions of Kenwood TT's.I have a kenwood KD 3070 TT.I don't know how they rank,as far as quality,But I like it.Can anyone tell me how these TT's rank as far as quality?

Here's my list most of them work.I still cannot figure out why I bought the Yorx , maybe just to watch the tray go in and out.

ONKYO CP 1027F (my main right now)
Garrard GT10 (needs a belt)
Garrard Syncro Lab 95B
Garrard Type A (future project)
Thorens TD 115 MKII
Technics SL-D3 (on the shelf)
Dual 1229 (current project)
Pioneer PL-7 (on the shelf)
REK-O-KUT N33-H (future project)
Audio Technica AT-PL-50 (hopefully sold)
Yorx Q801 (don't ask me why)

And I am still looking for more,I just can't stop . I'am addicted.

very old marantz tt-4000 from circa 1980.

My first turntable was a Garrard SP75 which was followed by a Dual.I currently have a Linn lp12,Ittok 11 and troika cartridge.

Garrard 401 with SME 3012
Clement with Goldring Jubilee
Lenco L70

The Clement/Goldring hybrid is a one-off concoction of a '50s French turntable with a '50s British arm for playing 78s & early vinyl...

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i83/mapleheds/Old-TimerRig.jpg

The old girl takes about 10 mins to stabilize and the motor runs hot but the results are rather nice.

Sorry, I don't know how to thumbnail.

Brian.

Confession time:banana:

Too many and counting...

In use: Garrard 301 oil bearing/Micro CF arm
Garrard 301 Cream Grease bearing/Grace G-727 and Garrard TPA12
Micro Seiki BL-51/Micro CF arm
Micro MR-711/MA202L arm
In storage in perfect condition: Rega Planar MK3/Acos Lustre arm
Original Dunlop Systemdek 'Transcription' tt
Micro Seiki MB-18/Micro arm
Michell Syncro/Alphason arm
B&O 4002 Linear tracking arm
Awaiting restoration: 3 more Garrard 301's, oil bearing models
1 Garrard 401

@ Brian C

Lovely avatar:thmbsp: Does she do mono?

tripod

I have a Sota Star Saphire Vac table with a Fidelity Research 64 arm and Shinon Red MC, and a Kyocera PL-901 with a SEAC arm. Both sound good, but the Sota is a little better than the PL-901. Need to get a new cartridge, thinking about a Dynavector or Zu modded Denon. Any experience with the Zu out there?

I just agreed to buy this and I am looking forward to making it pretty.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a60/djnagle/NewImage.jpg

Just added a BIC 940 and 960 to the collection, both with dust covers and single play spindles :banana: - Thanks Jcricket! :)

The cover from one is going to my 980 for sure. Will get the 940 running and see if the neighbor kid who is a bigtime music enthusiast wants that or my Technics.

May use the other as parts for the 980. I want to try the later model mat and headshell...

I have a Sota Star Saphire Vac table with a Fidelity Research 64 arm and Shinon Red MC, and a Kyocera PL-901 with a SEAC arm. Both sound good, but the Sota is a little better than the PL-901. Need to get a new cartridge, thinking about a Dynavector or Zu modded Denon. Any experience with the Zu out there?

Wow, you have a PL-901? Never seen one of those "in the wild". Very cool, you should put up some pictures.

David

Lovely avatar:thmbsp: Does she do mono?

Nothing but ;)

The old girl takes about 10 mins to stabilize and the motor runs hot but the results are rather nice.



Sounds EXACTLY like my girlfriend. :D

My list just got longer, not that it's all that long.

B&O 3404 - Was the main table, stylus worn.
B&O TX-2 - Now the main table. Linear tracker, MMC5 cart.
B&O RX - No cart, broken dustcover hinge.
Luxman PD277, Nagatron 350E cart. Purchased today.
Technics SL-5. AT cart of some kind. Purchased today.

I'd like to have three tables for modern records (45s and 33s) - a contact line, an elliptical, and a conical. My B&Os can meet two of these needs. The Luxman can meet the third. I'd like to have a mono set up for LPs and a 78 setup.

I own four turntables:

Luxman PD-277
harman/kardon T65c
Dual CS-627Q
Philips GA312


I selected the Luxman PD-277 based on the direct drive design, the arm, the semi-automatic operation and the overall "minimalist" design.

The PD-277 is my primary TT. I acquired this TT in AUG 2006 from a vintage stereo technician via Craigslist. It came with an AT-440ML cartridge; I have since changed the Cartridge to an Ortofon OM30.

I also own a Dual CS-627Q (DD, semi-automatic) with the original Dual (Ortofon) ULM 55E. This cartridge is very similar to the Ortofon OM10. I do have a supply of NOS stylii for this propietary cartridge

The Philips GA-312 (belt drive, manual) is sentimental for me, it was my first serious TT. It has an Audio Technica AT440ML Cartridge and a new belt. Unfortunately, the cueing mechanism has recently failed and will need to be repaired or replaced.

I have a harman/kardon T65C (belt drive, manual) that has never been used. I purchased it at a "Going Out of Business" (Crazy Eddie) sale to go along with my collection of h/k equipment.

I own 1200+ LPs (Classical, Jazz, Rock, and Soundtracks) acquired in the 1970s and early 1980s. So I never considered abandoning vinyl.

David / Phaedrus- As soon as I get a chance (and figure out how) I will post some pics. The PL-901 really is a very cool table. Macor (ceramic) platter, brass sub-platter and must weigh at least 40 or 50 lbs, ceramic bearing I think. NEVER had a problem with acoustic feedback ever with two Velodyne ULD-15's in the room. I tried years ago to get some info off the web about it, but could never translate anything useful. I used it from about 1989 thru 2001 when I got the Sota. Might be time to move it on since I haven't used it since then except to fire it up an play a few records to make sure it still works. I bought an extra motor from Kyocera years ago for back up (you know, perfect sound forever was going to take over)

Out of curiosity, why have you not used the H/K T65C?

Confession time:banana:

Too many and counting...

In use: Garrard 301 oil bearing/Micro CF arm
Garrard 301 Cream Grease bearing/Grace G-727 and Garrard TPA12
Micro Seiki BL-51/Micro CF arm
Micro MR-711/MA202L arm
In storage in perfect condition: Rega Planar MK3/Acos Lustre arm
Original Dunlop Systemdek 'Transcription' tt
Micro Seiki MB-18/Micro arm
Michell Syncro/Alphason arm
B&O 4002 Linear tracking arm
Awaiting restoration: 3 more Garrard 301's, oil bearing models
1 Garrard 401

@ Brian C

Lovely avatar:thmbsp: Does she do mono?

tripod

Are you thinking of slate plinths with any of those 301's? Do love the idlers because of the torque?

Where do you get those dust mops for your TT's?

Cheers.

The turntable for my main system (Sony ES stack) is a Technics SL-1600mk2.

Also have a Luxman PX-100, but it's going to jhoyt's kid in August (we have an up-and-coming audiophile in the family) and a Sony PS-FL3.

Jcricket just gave me a couple more BICs. The 960 is pretty rough and so will likely use that as a parts machine to keep my 980 happy.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/shimniok/Audio/IMG_0800.jpg

The 940 will get some TLC when I get a chance then will see if the neighbor kid wants to get into vinyl. He already seemed interested when I showed him my system.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/shimniok/Audio/IMG_0802.jpg

The smoked dust cover went over to the 980. I fubared the stylus on it so a new one is finally on order. When it gets here I'll try out one of the newer mats too. Really been missing that deck. The AT13e2 on that table is so distortion free I find it really freaky. :)

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/shimniok/Audio/IMG_0803.jpg

Love those BIC's :thmbsp:

I picked up a beautiful Sony PS-454 direct-drive semi-auto at the Goodwill AS-IS store. The thing was out of the box but apparently unused as it still had the factory wrap on it - that static cling half cellophane half foam stuff. The first table I haven't had to clean up in, well, I don't remember when.....wouldn't ya know it, though, I put a small scratch on the front with my watch band:thumbsdn:, as you can see in the picture. It's hard to see under normal light but that camera flash brought it right out.

She's gone into my vintage system so I can strip down my Pioneer original PL-570 for a refinish. In the meantime I'm happy with the Sony. She sounded a bit flat with the original cheapy Sony VL5 cartridge but she sings with the AT13Ea! The record is Ian Matthews "Sometimes You Eat the Bear, Sometimes the Bear Eats You." It's in pretty good shape for being 35 years old.

http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww206/djohnfot/records/020.jpg
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Oops! Gotta remember to downsize those pics before they go to Photobucket.:D

just picked this up. Nottingham Analogue Horizon with anna arm and shelter cart.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i225/patevil/IMG_0160.jpg

Shimniok, even though I cannot understand anyone treating a turntable like the 960 in your photo, maybe under all of that dirt, there is a gem!

Also, just for the record, the segmented mat on the BICs is the newer type. The originals from 1974 have the continuous mat.

The motor mount is different on the earlier units too with three standoffs supporting the lower bearing. Newer units have the lower support stuck right to the motor frame.

Doug

Shimniok, even though I cannot understand anyone treating a turntable like the 960 in your photo, maybe under all of that dirt, there is a gem! ...

Cool, thanks for the info!!

Are you thinking of slate plinths with any of those 301's? Do love the idlers because of the torque?

Where do you get those dust mops for your TT's?

Cheers.

Hello EasyriderNYC

Got no space for more plinthed 301's:tears: I think the slate plinths look cool but I have my own isolation system going on my only plinthed 301, which works very well. An acrylic pliunth sits on 4 adjustable legs with butyl pads inside.

The dustbugs? The original plastic Watts bugs I bought 4 of at different times at fleamarkets. No-one knew what they were for and I get them for a pocketful of peanuts. The remake in hardwood is made locally by a bloke I know. I think they cost about ZAR450 without shipping in hardwood of your choice of what he has available. I have no connection with his business but his drawback is, he has no email or fax. Pity, as his workmanship is superb.

tripod

my first tt was a technics sl-d202 circa 1980. second was a rotel rp-900 in 1995. then in 2003 i sold the technics and bought a dual 1264, but it seemed broken and so it sat in my closet for several years. i just got it working after reading all the repair info on this website!

Rega P5 with Rega Exact MM Cart directly into the MM Board of an LSA Standard integrated amp

For DJing 2 SL-1210 M5Gs with Ortofon Concorde Pro S carts. I sometimes switch to Nightclub Styli and for some more "serious" listening swap out and re-calibrate with an OM-40 stylus. All are played through a Tascam X-9 Pro's onboard phono inputs.

My main rig consists of a TW Acustic AC-3 with 2 Graham Phantom B-44s and a bunch of armwands and carts. Carts are Clearaudio Titanium, Dynavector XV-1s, Dynavector XV-1t, Graham Nightingale, Koetsu Jade Platinum, MY Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent BC and ZYX Airy 3 S. Phonostages are a Lamm LP2D and a BAT VK-P10 Super Pack.

Revolver Rebel Red with Grado Reference Platinum Cartridge.

I'm in the middle of a deal for another Revolver that came up on CanuckAudioMart. Really difficult to find a Revolver, so I thought this was a deal I had to jump on. I'll now have the motor assembly, which needs to be replaced on my Rebel Red. I have never done any TT modications myself, so this will be an interesting project!

John

Rega P5 with Rega Exact MM Cart directly into the MM Board of an LSA Standard integrated amp

For DJing 2 SL-1210 M5Gs with Ortofon Concorde Pro S carts. I sometimes switch to Nightclub Styli and for some more "serious" listening swap out and re-calibrate with an OM-40 stylus. All are played through a Tascam X-9 Pro's onboard phono inputs.

My main rig consists of a TW Acustic AC-3 with 2 Graham Phantom B-44s and a bunch of armwands and carts. Carts are Clearaudio Titanium, Dynavector XV-1s, Dynavector XV-1t, Graham Nightingale, Koetsu Jade Platinum, MY Sonic Lab Ultra Eminent BC and ZYX Airy 3 S. Phonostages are a Lamm LP2D and a BAT VK-P10 Super Pack.

VSA Guy,

With your extensive cartridge selection,why don't you post your impressions of them over on the turntable forum,and mention the rest of your system?

Thorens TD-160 with Grace F8L cartridge. Yes, that is an authentic Watts Dust-Bug.:banana:

http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww206/djohnfot/records/030.jpg

1. emt 930st
2. garrard 401
3. garrard 301 GB

hey! i know that vsa guy!! what up jack?:thmbsp:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/stabyouinthehead/IMG_4004-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/stabyouinthehead/projectexperience.jpg

pic one is nottingham analogue spacedeck with heavy kit

pic two project experience

Wow! Both tables are special but that Pro-Ject is a real beauty! Nice.

thanks danj, your thorens looks like a sweet deck also

Thanks. It's bone stock except for being damped with some Dynamat and having a painted platter. Oh, I'm using spike feet but am considering going back to the Vibrapods I used on the old Thorens 166 - may it rest in peace.

with AT13Ea playing one of the all-time great albums. Larry Knetchel played on this album. May he RIP.
http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww206/djohnfot/records/004.jpg






Anyone need a good motor from a TD166 MKII?

Hi, I just got a used Technics SL-B500. How do I adjust the tracking weight on that thing? I'm still pretty new to this stuff.

Thanks,
Pat

Some Technics p-mounts allow a fine adjustment and some don't. If there is a fine adjustment on your turntable it is probably a knob on the back end of the tonearm.

Hi, this is my first post on Audiokarma, and it relates to something I have been spending a lot of time with lately my turntables, as I dig out all my jazz and classical records from the attic.

My primary table right now is an older Rega Planar 2 (glass platter) with a Denon DA-401 carbon fiber tonearm, and an ADC XLM mkII improved cartridge. I'm waiting for a Pickering XSV 3000 cartridge to come in the mail (I have a new stylus for one) and that will be my "new" (1977...?) reference cartridge. Loved my Stanton 881S that I bought new in 1977 from Tech Hi-Fi, and the Pickering is really the same cartridge, and the stylus is interchangeable between the two.

My secondary turntable is a Philips 202e "electronic" that, thanks to Audiokarma, I was able to get the owner manual for. ("So that's how you set tracking force... change cartridges..." etc.)

On the Philips is a shure M95ED cartridge. I still get flashbacks to my neophyte days hanging out at Tech Hi-Fi (where this whole audio passion began for me) and sneaking a touch on those "touch sensitive" glowing green rings that activated 33, 45 and start functions. I thought that was so cool... in fact, I still do.

I can easily A-B both tables because I'm using an RGR Model 4 preamp with two adjustable impedance mm phono sections. The Philips still sounds very good, but it's no match for the Rega/Denon setup.

Now I'm looking for an extra detachable headshell or two for my Denon DA-401 tonearm that are, of course, prioprietary to that arm. The arm has been long out of print. If anyone has an idea regarding a source for something like that, I'd appreciate a nod in that direction.

I have added a Thorens TD-145 to the system. I should have some pics up playing very soon.

I have a Rega P1 with the stock cart in the living room. I will eventually get something a bit nicer for the basement, but nothing crazy.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3841641224_b6a19ddaef.jpg

As of today, a Technics SL-1400 with an AT110e cart.

Not in use, I have a Technics SL-D202 that needs a platter and a BPC Sony PS-LX300usb.

Edit: pics

http://thumb.phyrefile.com/c/cr/crazyjeeper/2009/08/12/DSCF0015.JPG (http://img.phyrefile.com/crazyjeeper/2009/08/12/DSCF0015.JPG)
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Hi,
I have a Technics SL-3300, SL-Q3, Marantz 6300, AR-XB, and a Sony PS-X40.

I can easily A-B both tables because I'm using an RGR Model 4 preamp with two adjustable impedance mm phono sections. The Philips still sounds very good, but it's no match for the Rega/Denon setup.

Hi,

I'm thinking of upgrading my system with a Rega P3 with the Rega arm. I tried one with a Grado Gold and it sounded quite amazing. But, I was wondering how you feel the P2 compares to the P3. There is quite a price difference and if the P2 is pretty much as good, I'd rather save the extra cash a P3 would cost and go with the P2. The local place that has these turntables only has P3's so I couldn't to a comparison. Anyway, just curious about the differences and whether or not the P3 is worth the extra cost.

Got the BIC 940 (above) torn down, greased up, cleaned up, and working like a champ again! Sounds darned nice.

Before:
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/shimniok/Audio/IMG_0802.jpg

After:
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/shimniok/Audio/BIC940002.jpg

The anti-skate wasn't working; they use a cheap plastic bit that cracks (left). So I roughly fabbed up an all aluminum replacement (right). Works good enough.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/shimniok/Audio/01250181546354000000342585_0.jpg http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/shimniok/Audio/01250537108387000000342585_0.jpg

Just added to my collection one of my 'holy grail' TTs, a Bang & Olufsen Beogram 8000. Has numerous glitches, as one would expect. However, it's in excellent cosmetic shape, and doesn't seem to have any show-stopping problems. ***KNOCK ON WOOD***

http://www.electronixandmore.com/adam/temp/beogram8000.jpg

Technics SL-5210
Direct Drive Quartz
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3443/p1010147so6.jpg

has now a Nagaoka MP11Cart

My 2 Revolver Rebel TT's

Revolver Rebel Red (Rosenut finish) /Grado Reference Platinum Cartridge

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Revolver Rebel (Black) w/ Shure M91E cartridge

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They're roughly about 30 years old.

John

Got the BIC 940 (above) torn down, greased up, cleaned up, and working like a champ again! Sounds darned nice.



That one cleaned up very nicely! It almost looks like a new one. Good job:thmbsp:

Yup. Another restored BIC is always a good thing!

Nice work on the 940.

Doug

TD 124 mk1
Empire 698
TD 318
Rega P2
Russco Studio Pro B

Just added to my collection one of my 'holy grail' TTs, a Bang & Olufsen Beogram 8000. Has numerous glitches, as one would expect. However, it's in excellent cosmetic shape, and doesn't seem to have any show-stopping problems. ***KNOCK ON WOOD***

http://www.electronixandmore.com/adam/temp/beogram8000.jpg

Note to self: Get the 4002 working.

Note to self: Get the 4002 working.

Definitely! :yes: To me, their Beogram 4000 series produced to be some of the most beautiful turntables ever made. :tresbon: Granted, I'm a bit of a linear tracker nut, so maybe that has something to do with it... :scratch2:
-Adam

I only have two TTs, a JVC QL-A200 with a Shure M97x cart. And a Dual 1216 with a Shure M75 cart. The Dual is my daily driver with my Fisher 800C, the JVC is with the Marantz 2235B.

Pioneer PL-707.Recently purchased locally and sounds very good.Came with an AT LS400 cart. I do believe that I will replace this with the AT150MLX.From what I'm reading here, it would be an excellent sonic upgrade.

Technics SL1200 MK2 w/ Shure M97x cartridge.

Best value under $400!

I have a Rega P3 w/Grado Green. No hum. Lots of surface noise.

Sony PS-2000, the factory combo platter with TTS-3000 table, PUA-237 tonearm, and VC-8E mc cart. It's a pretty cool period piece and works great. I would have kept it in the permanent collection but it's huge and doesn't really match with any of my other systems very well.

John

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My, my, Sony sure can do wonderful things when they want to. It's a true beauty.

Doug

Technics SL-1510 MKII / Shure RXT-6 / Shure M97EJ
Technics SL-1800 MKII / Audio Technica AT95
Technics SL-1200 MKII / AT-MG headshell / Denon DL-110
Technics SL-150 / SME 3009 / Shure V15 III / VN35MR
Technics SL-Q2 / Audio Technica AT-95
Technics SL-10
Technics SL-7
ERA / SME3009 (working progress)
Garrard ZERO 100S (working progress)
Sansui SR 222 MKII (working progress)
Aiwa D30 (working progress)

Love them old Technics direct drives. The SL1510 MKII is the pick of the bunch, to my ears anyway and a really capable deck IMHO :thmbsp:

That they can...

In its own day, this PS-2000 was a gorgeous piece for sure... but I'd trade it in a heartbeat for a really nice PS-8750 like we saw posted previously. I am keeping my PS-X7 and maybe the PS-X6 but mostly because they just work well, to me they don't really have the eye-popping cosmetics of some of Sony's other TT's.

John

My, my, Sony sure can do wonderful things when they want to. It's a true beauty.

Doug

Just one table - a Linn LP12.

Here's a few pics of my main Table, which started life as a bought new HW-19Jr Table back in 1997, and has gone through a number of transitions, but this is how it looks today.

On board, is the Audioquest PT-9 Arm, with custom fabricated Armbase, 16lb VPI Mk-IV Platter, Solid 1.00" One Piece Black Acrylic Plinth, still utilizing the stock Sorbothane puck Suspension, Custom Solid Billet Platter Clamp, with Carbon Fiber BDR Coaster under Clamp, and on board the AQ Arm, is the ZYX Airy 3X Cartridge.

Beneath the Table, is of course, the Sutherland PhD Phono Stage. Mark

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166153

Pics of another table of mine, the Denon DP-2550, retrofitted with a custom 1.00" thick black acrylic Armboard, to accept an Audioquest PT-8 Arm. Mark

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I have a Technics SL-D3 direct drive unit. Got it off CL for $15. Took it to Audio Visions in Richmond, VA for a new cartridge (Audio Technica) and the guy balanced the tone arm, etc. for $35. Sounds fantastic!

Luxman PD-441 with a Grace 707 black and a Shure cartridge. Squirreled away somewhere around here is a brand new, in the box Grace F9E cartridge that I may use one day. I haven't used my turntable in at least 20 years, but it still looks like I just bought it, including the cover. Powered it up last night just for giggles and the speed won't lock-in. I can't find my owners manual - anyone know where I can get a copy of one? I also found someone on the web that has a Luxman bulletin that is suppose to talk about fixing a varying speed issue, but...he wants $20 for it.:sigh: I stopped using this turntable because I have a very sensitive ear for tonal changes and this turntable has a very slight speed waver even when the speed indicator shows that the speed is suppose to be locked in (20+ years ago :yikes:). I know it's the turntable because when I played the same album on a friend's belt-driven turntable, I don't hear the waver.

Oh rats! Looks like replacement stylus are no longer available for my Grace once I wear mine out.:(

Luxman PD-441 with a Grace 707 black and a Shure cartridge. Squirreled away somewhere around here is a brand new, in the box Grace F9E cartridge that I may use one day. I haven't used my turntable in at least 20 years, but it still looks like I just bought it, including the cover. Powered it up last night just for giggles and the speed won't lock-in. I can't find my owners manual - anyone know where I can get a copy of one? I also found someone on the web that has a Luxman bulletin that is suppose to talk about fixing a varying speed issue, but...he wants $20 for it.:sigh: I stopped using this turntable because I have a very sensitive ear for tonal changes and this turntable has a very slight speed waver even when the speed indicator shows that the speed is suppose to be locked in (20+ years ago :yikes:). I know it's the turntable because when I played the same album on a friend's belt-driven turntable, I don't hear the waver.

Oh rats! Looks like replacement stylus are no longer available for my Grace once I wear mine out.:(

is available in PDF at VinylEngine website
http://www.vinylengine.com/library/luxman/pd-441.shtml

Thanks eThink. I've already registered at that website and am waiting for a confirmation email from them. I've been out of audio for quite a few years and am just starting to get back into it. I have a Thorens of some sort around here and a Rega, but haven't looked at them for at least two centuries, or at least it seems that long...

Hi everyone, i am new to this forum.

Main TT: Linn LP12 + Helius arm + Supex 900 super cart + Supex step up.
THORENS TD-125 Mk2
THORENS TD-160
THORENS TD-150

Welcome, Martin. Looks like a mighty fine lineup. Among the Thorens tables, which is your favorite?

-Bob

Welcome, Martin. Looks like a mighty fine lineup. Among the Thorens tables, which is your favorite?

-Bob

Hi Bob, how are you! i listen to the Linn most in the lass few months, it's very musical(some call it color), i like that any way :thmbsp:

Thorens 125 Mk2 is a very good TT too, high built quality, i am looking for a SME arm to put on it .....

Townshend Rock III
RB-300 w/mods
Shelter 501 Mark II

Oh rats! Looks like replacement stylus are no longer available for my Grace once I wear mine out.:(

You'll need to have your F9 retipped when the time comes. It's currently $150 plus S&H for basic elliptical up to about $350 for a higher end tip and cantilever. I recently had my Grace retipped and, believe me, it was worth the price.:thmbsp:

Pioneer PL-L1000
Pioneer PL-530
Pioneer PL-A45D
Pioneer PL-112D
Pioneer PL-A35
Dual CS 505-2
AR XA
Technics SL-QD33

Optonica RP3636
Bought new in 1978 - Now in semi retirement
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Origin Live Aurora MK2
Main System
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In addition to my Stanton Gyropoise 8005A, I have just added a wonderfully preserved Dual 1237 (later model), complete with a mint dust cover. I had my tech fit a new drive belt and audio out cables (the old ones had deteriorated), lubricate it, install a new headshell and an Ortofon OM 10 Super cartridge. It sounds fine.

I acquired the 1237, essentially, for nothing when I bought a Fisher 800-C and a Tandberg RT-64

Just replaced my faithfull JVC Linear TT after 12 years of faultless abuse etc with a vintage CEC BD 3000 off Trade Me (eBay equivalent). Needed a new belt and replaced the cart with a Stanton 500 Al 11 (DJ cart but well suited for my needs...)
Came with a gear bag full of pretty mint vinyl (a diverse grab bag of anything from Chet Atkins to B-52s to Milli Vanilli to Deep Purple!!!!)
Needless to say, am very happy. Biggest cost was cart at $120 so not too bad.
Still have a garage full of elderly radiograms to sort through as well. All valve power so hope to put together something for 78's as well.

New to the forum, so to update the database...
Currently on the top, literally and fuguratively:
Technics 1300 MK-2...backed up by
Technics SL-D2
Duals 1219 and 701...
With Shure V15 Type III and Pro-5 and AT 411E

Welcome, drrsutliff,

That's a sweet looking Origin Live you've got there. Does it sound as good as it looks?

-Bob

Metz Mecasound TX 4963

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1468/tx4963011.th.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/tx4963011.jpg/) http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/9641/tx4963010.th.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/tx4963010.jpg/) http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7530/tx4963009.th.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/tx4963009.jpg/) http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5338/tx4963008.th.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/tx4963008.jpg/) http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7250/tx4963007.th.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/tx4963007.jpg/)

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3849/tx4963006.th.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/tx4963006.jpg/) http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2641/tx4963005.th.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/tx4963005.jpg/) http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/408/tx4963004.th.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/tx4963004.jpg/) http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/8448/tx4963003.th.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/tx4963003.jpg/) http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5429/tx4963002.th.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/tx4963002.jpg/)

That's a beautiful machine!

Metz is well known for it's photographic lighting equipment. I did not know the company also marketed audio equipment. Vielen Dank für mich aufschlussreich.

That's a beautiful machine!

Metz is well known for it's photographic lighting equipment. I did not know the company also marketed audio equipment. Vielen Dank für mich aufschlussreich.

the did HiFi until 80s... this Player was part of the 496x Series

Amp AX 4960
Tuner SX 4961
Tape CX 4962
Turntable TX 4963

This was Totl in early 80s, 3000 DM the set w/o Speakers

The player is ok, but it looks more impressive than it really is. Has a good Drive and OK Arm, was OEM Built by NEC and sold under lots of brands with variations, like different look, knobs in different places, semiautomatic, etc.
Even as Micro Seiki it was out there.

here as Universum (Homebrand Of Quelle)
http://img5.imagebanana.com/img/15izktsv/DSCF5065.jpg

or as Micro Seiki
http://www.my-micro.de/images/Laufwerke/DQ_Serie/DQ44.JPG






till today Metz does High Quality TV and Video Equipment

I haven't been very active, make that nearly inactive, when it comes to vinyl for a couple of decades. FWIW, the turntables I own are:

1. The original, old style AR TT
2. A couple of nearly mint vintage Pioneer TTs
3. A Rega P2 with the Lustre (sp?) arm

I had a birthday at the beginning of August and one of my Stereo Buddys presented me with a prototype "Amadeus" Turntable and Arm. It came set up with a Grado cartridge and a Hagtech Bugle phono amp.
:music:

This is as close to SOTA as I'll probably get, and while it will never be as good as one of our Club member's Rockport, it's a lot closer than anything I'm likely to own anytime in the future. I'm probably going to be looking at a better cartridge and trying a bit of upgrading to the Bugle.

Best Regards,
TerryO

A friend of mine brought back this Realistic Lab-400 he found at a rummage sale for me. Cool! Can't wait to give it a try. Looks like it is in great shape, powers up, auto functions work, etc. No cartridge tho...

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/shimniok/Audio/IMG_1043.jpg

This used SL-1210MK2 just arrived, via ebay. It's a little scuffed from the dust cover, but it's none the worse for wear and works perfectly.

http://www.cpmusic.com/pictures/sl-1210_2.jpg

A Systemdek IIX
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/Fm-200bnight.jpg

A Sony 2251
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/sony2251.jpg

A Mitsubishi LT-20
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/IMG_3136.jpg

A Linn Axis (barely visible here as my cat Harry DJs on it. Just kidding.)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/dj-harry.gif

A mint Pioneer PL-570 that I unfortunately have never taken a picture of. I've never seen one in better condition.

A Bogen B61/Lenco L70
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/maccloseup.jpg

An Empire 208
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/IMG_3771.jpg

And my new VPI Classic
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/vpi.jpg

Each one has something I love about it. I don't know why I have so many. The Mitsubishi is going to my girlfriend soon. Though she has two Technics 1200s, she loves the sound of the Mitsu (as do I, it's a really nice turntable) and wants it for her second system. Yes, my girlfriend has two systems at her place, and it's her doing not mine.

JohnVF, your collection is stunning! I am starting to get the turntable bug. I really want to upgrade but most are out of my price range. Let us not forget that there are resellers in the area that must have deals with all the thrifts around these parts. Seems like finding a deal on a decent TT around these parts is tough!

Here is what I am currently running and it serves my purpose for now but I am getting restless...

not my picture - The only pic I have is crappy but mine about the same condition.

http://www.nrpavs.co.nz/Images/Pioneer_PL-L800_dwn_620x451_pixels.gif

Nothing wrong with a good linear tracker, Danimal. As I said, I love my Mitsubishi LT-20. I think it sounds better than my Pioneer PL-570 and lots of people rave about those. It's not that the 570 is bad, it's just that I think some of the linear tracking tables are overlooked. I think mine sounds great, even after hearing a well set-up Sota or my VPI. In fact, if I had to choose between my Linn Axis and the Mistubishi, I'd take the mitsubishi just to spite all of the bad things said about linear trackers :)

Don't get me wrong... I like it! But you know... I want to take it to the next logical audio step. I might have an opportunity at a Rega coming up here in October. For free none the less. Don't know anything about it and the lady couldn't tell me anything about it. She just told me she had a Rega TT and some other "larantz or something equipment that I can have". I'm trying not to get too excited. It is my sister-in-laws' aunt that has this stuff and she said her ex-husband was a stereophile. We will see how this plays out.

Don't get me wrong... I like it! But you know... I want to take it to the next logical audio step. I might have an opportunity at a Rega coming up here in October. For free none the less. Don't know anything about it and the lady couldn't tell me anything about it. She just told me she had a Rega TT and some other "larantz or something equipment that I can have". I'm trying not to get too excited. It is my sister-in-laws' aunt that has this stuff and she said her ex-husband was a stereophile. We will see how this plays out.

The best Rega is a free Rega. I hope it all works out for you. I'm going to be putting a Rega arm on the Bogen B61 above. They're great turntables.

I just picked up a Dual 606

I just picked up a Dual 606

:thmbsp: -- pics?? :D

I just picked this up.
Rega P5 with external PS, and HeavyWeight, using a Dynavector 10X5 MC Cartridge into a Eastern Electric Phono Pre.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/bacobits/NewTT3.jpg

My first turntable. Pro-Ject RM5-SE with standard SUMIKO Blue Point No. 2 cartridge and Ground It Deluxe 2 isolation platform.

http://www.mikazuki.com/audio/project.jpg

:thmbsp: -- pics?? :D

The cueing is non-functional which means the auto return is potentially deadly to records. This will need to be fixed. It's otherwise in pretty incredible shape. The dust cover is completely intact and only has a few light scratches that I think will mostly buff out. I'll also need to replace the cart/stylus.

Anyway... Let's just say for what I paid it seemed very much worth the risk and putting a little money into. :banana:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2489/3890086087_86a8de742b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2632/3890882232_f9774979d8.jpg

Yamaha YP-D71 w/ Ortofon 2M Red.
http://www.rupelli.com/dump/_DSC5640.jpg

I just picked this up.
Rega P5 with external PS, and HeavyWeight, using a Dynavector 10X5 MC Cartridge into a Eastern Electric Phono Pre.




How do you like the Eastern Electric phono pre, if you don't mind my asking? I've been curious about it since hearing one of their integrated amps and being very impressed by it.

Since getting back into vinyl here's what I've picked up.....

Pioneer PL-S50/ Stanton D-61
Pioneer PL15d / Pickering 625E
Hitachi HT 40-S/ AT125LC
Realistic Lab 1500 / AT cart of some sort

All pretty average stuff I guess the only one I have any money in is the Pio s50 about $60 after replacing the stylus. They all work and sound good much better then the one I had back in the day which I swear could pick up vibrations from low flying planes. I might be getting another one tomorrow I'm going to check out a collection
that includes a Sansui of some sort.

right now the main one i'm using is a Pioneer PL-516 Automatic Return model with an Audio Technica ATU12E2 cartridge. i've also got a Technics SL-BD20D. nothing special but it gets the job done.

I'm using a Denon DP-31L with a Shure M97xE with a Jico SAS stylus.

Not much info on this TT on the web. There isn't much history that I can find, except for its years of manufacture.

Got a new one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyf7XjU6088) to add to the stable.

:thmbsp:

Got a new one (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyf7XjU6088) to add to the stable.

:thmbsp:

Good one PM! :yes:

Mike :D

an update:

Refinished Pioneer PL-570 with Grace F8L cartridge and one of my all-time favorite records. The TT used to be nicotine brown and now it isn't.:D It's been touched up since this pic was taken.

http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww206/djohnfot/013-1.jpg

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=168287&d=1252298660
It's a Sony PS3750 manual turntable. Took a while to figure out how to set the tracking force, but now I think I have it at 1.5 grams. Sounds okay when playing a few 45's (haven't found my LPs yet, have about 200 boxes yet to unpack) thru a vacuum tube Dyna SCA35 integrated amp.

I have the semi-auto version of that Sony sitting in my garage. It has a minor electrical problem that I'll eventually get around to repairing. They are good, solid machines.

an update:

Refinished Pioneer PL-570 with Grace F8L cartridge and one of my all-time favorite records. The TT used to be nicotine brown and now it isn't.:D It's been touched up since this pic was taken.

http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww206/djohnfot/013-1.jpg

I don't know why but I love the color. My 570 looks nothing like that, to say the least! My sister used to have a 1973 Cougar that exact color. We called it the smurfmobile.

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6598/p1040782p.jpg

My ex-nightclub Technics SL1200. It looks a little thread-bare, but is in good mechanical and electrical condition. Iirc from the serial number it is a 2003 or 2004 model (note to self - must try and find that serial no./date of manufacture website).

I live a few miles from where the Linn Sondek distributor made their office in Indianapolis, and in 1975 or so I took $400 of my life savings - and in high school, that would have bought a decent car - and bought my LP 12. I've kept up with most of the mods and still play it a lot. My records are well cared for...and the Linn keeps sounding fine. Now has the ITTOK arm and a Benz MC cartidge...

You started out with two of the best. That you knew that much in high school is astounding!

My first experience with a really good turntable was at a teacher's home where I would go to do math tutoring for a couple other students. She and her husband owned a modest but very good stereo that taught me that my old record player and my mom's KLH compact were lacking. That teacher's stereo was a Fisher receiver, Fisher speakers, a Dual 1209 with Shure cartridge, and a Roberts (Akai) R2R deck. The quality sound put out by that modest but well-matched system astonished me. That would have been about 1970. I decided at that time to not waste my money on anything less.

What made you go top tier at the onset? Your parents? A wise hi-fi dealer?

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6598/p1040782p.jpg

My ex-nightclub Technics SL1200. It looks a little thread-bare, but is in good mechanical and electrical condition. Iirc from the serial number it is a 2003 or 2004 model (note to self - must try and find that serial no./date of manufacture website).
Try this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technics_SL-1200#Determining_the_age_of_an_SL-1200 -- it's far from exact, but it's the best I've found so far. According to this source, my SL-1210 was built in 1997.

My list grew by a couple TT today.
Newest additions are;
Pioneer Pl-L1000
Pioneer PL-50
Existing TT's
Technics SL-QD2
Kenwood KD-2070
Sony PS-FL1
JVC QL-F4

My list grew by a couple TT today.
Newest additions are;
Pioneer Pl-L1000
Pioneer PL-50
Existing TT's
Technics SL-QD2
Kenwood KD-2070
Sony PS-FL1
JVC QL-F4

Congratulations! I'd be interested to hear your impressions of the PL-L1000. Not too many of those linear trackers around.

Congratulations! I'd be interested to hear your impressions of the PL-L1000. Not too many of those linear trackers around.

I'd like to hear, too. A friend of mine had one, that he has since sold, but I never felt like I had a chance to hear what it could do because his taste in setups was so different than mine that is was hard to judge. He was running the smallest Acoustats with no sub and so all I got was that it had a pretty nice midrange and treble but couldn't tell how it handled low end impact or dynamics.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a201/ronaldcorrales/DSC_1138.jpg
Goldring GR 1.2 upgrade

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a201/ronaldcorrales/DSC_0803.jpg
Denon DP60L
:banana::banana::banana:

My Realistic Lab 400 cleaned up, AT13e2 mounted to a cheapo LPGear headshell* and spinnin' a Lightin' Hopkins reissue I just received. Hugely digging this combo.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/shimniok/Audio/Audio009.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/shimniok/Audio/Audio013.jpg

* wanted to try a h.s. with longer slots.

My Realistic Lab 400 cleaned up, AT13e2 mounted to a cheapo LPGear headshell* and spinnin' a Lightin' Hopkins reissue I just received. Hugely digging this combo.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii241/shimniok/Audio/Audio013.jpg


here is the dream page.

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=119208&d=1227380936

Sweet! :thmbsp:

Just added an Empire Troubador 598-II to my collection. It's missing the tonearm cable, and the baseplate has a ring mark from where the platter scraped it due to the suspension being misadjusted, but other than that, it's in pretty good shape.
http://www.electronixandmore.com/adam/temp/empire/empire598_front.jpg

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=170716&stc=1&d=1253651233

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=170717&stc=1&d=1253651233

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=170715&stc=1&d=1253651233

Picked up yesterday:

Pioneer PL630

EasyRider,

I want a Tecnodec so bad, I can't stand it. It's got cool factor out the wazoo. If you're so inclined, I'd like to hear your opinion of it. And have you ever compared the "stock" (i.e., modified Rega 201) arm to the TecnoArm? Thanks for the great pictures.
-Bob

My first TT, Technics SL-DD22 with a AT112E/U cart.

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad216/rjoseph_2009/DSC04556.jpg

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad216/rjoseph_2009/DSC04558.jpg

My latest, picked up the RX2 a couple of days ago.

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad216/rjoseph_2009/DSC04566.jpg

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad216/rjoseph_2009/DSC04567.jpg

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad216/rjoseph_2009/DSC04568.jpg

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad216/rjoseph_2009/DSC04572.jpg

That RX-2 will surprise you. Very nice, and welcome to AK!

Nice Technics! Similar deck & cart to my setup and it continues to impress me. Next time you get a stylus, I bet going up the line to get the 122LP stylus would be a bit of an upgrade.

This is my TT setup, simple but great sound.

This is my TT setup, simple but great sound.

I hope to acquire Terminator 3,and some of the TT weights gear eventually.

Which cartridge are you using with the Terminator?

This is my TT setup, simple but great sound.

I hope to acquire Terminator 3,and some of the TT weights gear eventually...

If you really want to mess with us, use the same avatar. :D

When I purchased the terminator I purchased an extra wand, the cartridge you see on the table is a Supex SDX 3300, I like that the best. My other cartridge is a Benz Micro Ruby 2.
Also on the table is a TT Weights 3.74 LB nickel plated copper mat.

When I purchased the terminator I purchased an extra wand, the cartridge you see on the table is a Supex SDX 3300, I like that the best. My other cartridge is a Benz Micro Ruby 2.
Also on the table is a TT Weights 3.74 LB nickel plated copper mat.

I've had a few Supex carts over the years(SD 900E,900Mk II,SD 1000).I loved them all,but never(at the time)owned a turntable which could truly do justice to the inherent ability of those cartridges.

I knew that your outer-ring was the TT Weights item(not the VPI).As I said before,there will come a day when I will have a TT Weights ring in my system.

I also had a Supex SDX 1000, which was another great sounding cartridge. I enjoyed it for a few years till I wore out the stylus. Had that cartridge on an Oracle Alexandra Turntable.

I have two tables I'm using in my main listening room...

Dual 1225 w/Shure M97XE
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=2874

Dual 704 w/M91ED
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=2583

I also have a PL500 at work w/ES-30EX

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=467&pictureid=2624

*Note: Pics are older and don't match the cartridges they currently are running.

I also had a Supex SDX 1000, which was another great sounding cartridge. I enjoyed it for a few years till I wore out the stylus. Had that cartridge on an Oracle Alexandra Turntable.

Okay,
The coincidences have to stop.I used an Oracle Alexandria for over 15 years.....

I really liked that table; here is a picture, now if you had a JA Michell you would be right it would have to stop. It like you have very good taste in audio equipment.

Get a room you two. Of course..it would be a room with great sound. Love that VPI.

I really liked that table; here is a picture, now if you had a JA Michell you would be right it would have to stop. It like you have very good taste in audio equipment.

I've never owned a Michell.I've heard a few Gyrodecks,and I like the sound.To my ears,a very natural sound.

I quite simply don't like much equipment.Most 'Hi-Fi' gear sounds astonishingly ordinary.If I'm wrong in saying that,Ill then say that people who put together systems which make great gear sound ordinary,are doing us all a disservice. :smoke:

This is my TT setup, simple but great sound.

Hardly simple, but a very nice table. What are those little crystal orbs you have on there? Is that just ornamentation? If so, then I that is a no-no :nono: :D :D

Just added a Yamaha YP-D3 to the menagerie. No complicated automation or suspension features, just a simple manual direct-drive TT. :D

http://www.electronixandmore.com/adam/temp/yardsale/yamaha_ypd3.jpg

Just added a Yamaha YP-D3 to the menagerie. No complicated automation or suspension features, just a simple manual direct-drive TT. :D

http://www.electronixandmore.com/adam/temp/yardsale/yamaha_ypd3.jpg

Very nice!

My main TT, a Thorens TD-145 MkII - going strong for 30 years now. :music:

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh24/enricosonic/TD145mkII-1.jpg

My dad bought this new. I've had it since 2002.

I have a Systemdek 11X; and two Nikko NP-1000 direct drive turntables.
I really like the Nikko vs the Systemdek!
Call me crazy!!!!!!!
Best Regards;
Andrew

...and i love it:))

Hardly simple, but a very nice table. What are those little crystal orbs you have on there? Is that just ornamentation? If so, then I that is a no-no :nono: :D :D

Those are not usually on the table, my eight year old grand daughter gave them to me to decorate my sound room. When she comes over to visit I put them on so she can see how much I like them and I remove the crystals when she goes home.

Those are not usually on the table, my eight year old grand daughter gave them to me to decorate my sound room. When she comes over to visit I put them on so she can see how much I like them and I remove the crystals when she goes home.

Ah ha. Understood.

:thmbsp:

Audio Technics AT-PL50
Kenwood KP-3021 (can't get the damned thing to work)

Just added a Yamaha YP-D3 to the menagerie. No complicated automation or suspension features, just a simple manual direct-drive TT. :D

http://www.electronixandmore.com/adam/temp/yardsale/yamaha_ypd3.jpg

love it! beautiful deck....here's my moms Yamaha p-450, I outfitted with a nice sure m97 recently, sounds superb. Love the yamaha's... still want one. I have a sl-b20 techinics that sounds ok at best... cheers!

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j261/rhettpiczon/VPIAries3.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j261/rhettpiczon/IMG_0907.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j261/rhettpiczon/IMG_0896.jpg
VPI Aries 3 with Zyx R100H cart and Whest Audio PS.30R Phono Preamp


http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j261/rhettpiczon/P3top-1.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j261/rhettpiczon/BlackCube.jpg
Rega P3-24 with Rega Exact Cart and Rega PSU, Lehmann Black Cube SE


http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j261/rhettpiczon/IMG_0929.jpg
Rega P1

Have two oldies running -
a Denon DP-47F with Ortofon MC1 high output Mc pickup ...

http://www.froerup.dk/jan/stereo/spas/spas2.jpg

and this JVC QL-Y3 - still running with the manufacturer equipped Z1e

http://www.froerup.dk/jan/stereo/spas/jvc_qly3f_1.jpg

this TT survived a fire indoor, only harmed the veneer a little, and the lid melted

I just have one turntable. An Optimus Lab-460, not much play time. My dad bought it in 1990, but only put maybe 20 hours of play time on it. So I'm happy with it :)

A Sony 2251
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/fiebke/sony2251.jpg


I really dig the looks of the sony, bet it sounds nice too.

Not sure if I ever posted onto this thread,

- SL-1200 MK2
- SL-1200 M3D
- ..and two Stanton T60 .. pictures to come soon

I am using a Sanyo TP-1030....looking to add a Marantz 6300 or 6350 in the very near future.

My latest obsession:
Garrard AT-6 mkII
circa 1963
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=85&pictureid=3424

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=85&pictureid=3425

I got it off eBay for $32 delivered. It's in beautiful shape. Everything works as it should. I find I actually really enjoy the sound of the old Pickering U38 cartridge. I have a second head shell with a Shure M78 cart for plying shellacs.


...

Here is a list of a few of my tables.


Michell Focus 1S
Highly modded Rega plannar2
Pioneer PL-550
- PLC-590
- PL-518X
- PL-518
- PL-514
- PL-630
Thorens TD-320
TD-316
Dual - CS 741Q
- CS 505-2
Ariston RD-60
Harman Kardon T- 60C
Kenwood KD- 500
- KD-5066
- KD-750
Technics SL-120
- SL-1500
- SL-1210MKII
- SL-1310MKII
- SL-QX200
Luxman PD-264
- PD-272
And many more. i know i'am nuts my wife says so!!!
But can't get enough Vinyl.

Here is a list of a few of my tables.


Michell Focus 1S
Highly modded Rega plannar2
Pioneer PL-550
- PLC-590
- PL-518X
- PL-518
- PL-514
- PL-630
Thorens TD-320
TD-316
Dual - CS 741Q
- CS 505-2
Ariston RD-60
Harman Kardon T- 60C
Kenwood KD- 500
- KD-5066
- KD-750
Technics SL-120
- SL-1500
- SL-1210MKII
- SL-1310MKII
- SL-QX200
Luxman PD-264
- PD-272
And many more. i know i'am nuts my wife says so!!!
But can't get enough Vinyl.

Man, and I thought I was obsessed with turntables! :D

TT-Tech, you ARE nuts (about TTs) and that's just the kind of people we want in the turntable forum.

Welcome.

Doug

some pics of all those tables would have been cool

Technics SL-1200
Technics SL-Q3
Technics SL-1700
Dual 1009
Dual 1229
Thorens TD-160
Sony PS-X7

music hall5.1 with grado reference platinum 1, bellari vp129 pre amp love it with Cayin A88t int.amp

Thanks! Doug looking forward to hanging with you guys.
and yes i'am nuts!about vinyl and have been an electronics tech for over 20
years.If you or anyone here needs technical help with tables please shoot
me an e mail i will be glad to help! and to all you guys with Technics SL MKII
series tables with the known cueing issue. i will be glad to share with how to
correctly repair this problem.there are many threads here about this issue and i posted to one of them last week on how to do it.


Keep that vinyl spinning!....Kevin

I am using a Sanyo TP-1030....looking to add a Marantz 6300 or 6350 in the very near future.

Well I just added the Marantz 6300, as well as another Sanyo TP-1030 and another Marantz 6025

Sanyo TPX3
Pioneer PL-530
Technics SL-D2
Waiting for Thorens TD-320 to arrive.

Hey TT-Tech,
Wow, You are one of the very few other people I have seen who also has the Pioneeer or Series 20 PLC-590 table. What a solid piece of craftsmanship. What arm and cart are you running on that? My 590 has the PA 1000 carbon fiber arm and I am running an AT 150MLA, but intending to up grade the cart next year. :thmbsp:

B&O beogram 3404-
a headache on parts, (as you will see on my recent thread starter), but a beauty.

Dual 510 & 505-3 :music: