What are some of the most "stylish" turn tables you have ever seen? Post pics! Go, go, go!

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff94/wilkes85/Duffy_204_GoodBadUgly_side_hires1.jpg

Walker, Clearaudio have a luxury look to them, SOTA tables have that traditional wood elegance, B&O had some purty tables that are even in the museum of modern art. So easy to find on Google I will leave it up to others to look if they wish, if Vintage is more your thing then again 2 great ends of the spectrum are the traditional SOTA look and the modern BO look.

Gotta give it to the Thorens 124 for classic styling but only when paired with the original Ortofon style plinth (like mine below) :yes:...not that hunk of walnut box that all the US models came with.:no:

For Modern, I like the Clearaudio Avantgarde (any of the solid plinth Clearaudio's for that matter) for it's simplicity and elegance.:thmbsp:

http://www.needledoctor.com/Clearaudio-Avantgarde-CMB-Turntable?sc=7&category=12248

James R.

These are the two turntables in the Museum of Modern Art collection:
Technics SL-10 http://www.moma.org/collection/browse_results.php?object_id=4121
Beogram 6000 http://www.moma.org/collection/browse_results.php?object_id=2161

Hard to argue with the MoMa critics. BTW, there are two additional B&O TT listed there, the Beogram 1200 and Beogram 4000 between the 10 items designed by Jakob Jensen.

Although personal style differs, I can claim two different designs that have established themselves at images of Turntables to copy. The Technics SL1200 (copied by Technics themselves a few times apart from other designs from other manufacturers or ripoffs) and the Thorens TD160 (copied a lot as well).

My personal favourite though is the Luxman PD121 with a Stax tonearm. Here is a picture of the PD-121 with an SME tonearm I found on the web.

My uncle has the PD-121 with a Stax arm and a Shure V15III. Everytime I visit him I go through the ritual of offering a Revox B790 for the Lux. He always rejects my offer.:tears:

Mine Pro-Ject RM-5 on a custom sub plinth with lighted cueing pedistal.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h217/UJ78/Shrine%20January%202008/Shrine2008JanTTnightshot006ww.jpg

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff94/wilkes85/Duffy_204_GoodBadUgly_side_hires1.jpg

OK . . . I want one of these :yes:

we need details dude ! is this homebuilt ? I assume its a mono setup ? whatcha got for cart's in that badboy ?

My vote for 'most stylish' has gotta be the Denon DP-60L :thmbsp: I uncovered one in a Florida thrift shop and gave it to my dad as a retroactive birthday / christmas gift a few years ago . . . overbuilt, two different tonearms, and a real purdy rosewood veneered plinth :thmbsp:

http://www.audioscope.net/images/denondp60l.jpg

Hard to argue with the MoMa critics. BTW, there are two additional B&O TT listed there, the Beogram 1200 and Beogram 4000 between the 10 items designed by Jakob Jensen.

I didn't mean to slight B&O nor Jensen. I searched the MOMA site for "turntable" and found the two I linked. The Beogram 1200 and 4000 are cataloged as "record players" so my search didn't find them.

Clearly, the new Thorens TD-550 is the most stylish rig I have ever seen...

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ThorensTD-550.jpg

Clearly, the new Thorens TD-550 is the most stylish rig I have ever seen...

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ThorensTD-550.jpg

That's nice! I really LOVE the woodgrain on it. Very classy looking TT.

But I think the dust cover looks cheap lol... it needs a nice smoked dust cover. That would just bring it all together nicely.

What some DIY can achieve. This is the original TT, a JVC QL7:

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/GroteFoto-LDFTCQX4.jpg

After some hard work, someone (not me! I just stole the pics...) made this out of the JVC:

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/GroteFoto-8XX4BC7A.jpg

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/GroteFoto-AO7DG3WJ.jpg

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/GroteFoto-DFJVJ4VT.jpg

There are many beautiful TT's (including my own off course), but I really dig this one.

OK . . . I want one of these :yes:

we need details dude ! is this homebuilt ? I assume its a mono setup ? whatcha got for cart's in that badboy ?

My vote for 'most stylish' has gotta be the Denon DP-60L :thmbsp: I uncovered one in a Florida thrift shop and gave it to my dad as a retroactive birthday / christmas gift a few years ago . . . overbuilt, two different tonearms, and a real purdy rosewood veneered plinth :thmbsp:

http://www.audioscope.net/images/denondp60l.jpg

Man that denon's nice:thmbsp: Very cool!

Clearly, the new Thorens TD-550 is the most stylish rig I have ever seen...

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ThorensTD-550.jpg

That made me jump out of my seat a little.
Thats the coolest thing Ive ever seen.
Jimmy

That made me jump out of my seat a little.
Thats the coolest thing Ive ever seen.
Jimmy

Here is a REVIEW (http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/thorens2/550.html) of the Thorens. Looks like it cost's around $12,000.

the audio technica AT-727...gets my vote :D

The Oracle Delphi and the Transcriptor Skeleton (and its descendents) still float my boat.

http://www.synthtopia.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/oracle-delphi-turntable.jpeg
http://www.geocities.com/modlar/transcriptor800.jpg

Then again, no complaints about the cosmetics of my Marantz TT-15S (Clearaudio Emotion, more or less)...

http://www.fototime.com/DB1A84DBC5C29C1/standard.jpg

(just a generic image of one; nice dustcover!)

The LP-12 is just right; no-nonsense. timeless.

http://www.avalonconsultants.com/images/web%20LINN%20SondekLP12Right.jpg

Lots of nice looking tts of different styles. I'd never turn away a TD-124 because of its looks...

What the hell kind of a name is Sound Burger?

German, I would think ;-)

Transcriptors Hydraulic Reference TT.

the audio technica AT-727...gets my vote :D




Hahahah, I remember those! I don't think I ever saw one in person. Thankfully I didn't buy one and completely ruin all my records.

Pioneer Exclusive P3

http://www.thevintageknob.org/PIONEER/P3/P3.html

the audio technica AT-727...gets my vote :D

OMG I haven't seen one of those in years and YEARS. Where'd you find that?

What some DIY can achieve. This is the original TT, a JVC QL7:
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/GroteFoto-8XX4BC7A.jpg


That JVC is awesome. The most stylish TT I've actually be allowed to cue a record on was a Micro Seiki DQX-1000. The most stylish and 1st TT I've owned was a Beogram 1900.

Transcriptors Hydraulic Reference TT.

That's the one I was trying to think of. Sharp-looking table. :smoke:

OMG I haven't seen one of those in years and YEARS. Where'd you find that?

..they sometimes pop up on auction...i wish i had one myself.:D

..they sometimes pop up on auction...i wish i had one myself.:D

Out of curiosity, I had to look...there is one up for auction now, up to $61 with two days to go! If that wasn't bad enough, there's another one in Tokyo with a Buy it Now price of $524!!! :yikes:

Two are listed in the Completed listings, having sold for $280 and $300! I'll take my $33 (after shipping) QL-L2, thanks.

Pioneer Exclusive P3
http://www.thevintageknob.org/PIONEER/P3/P3.html
Totally agree.
I have one.

:banana:

Aluminum, wood, glass, and performance that matches their looks.


http://www.beoworld.org/assets/thumbnails/beogram4004.jpg
http://www.aminaaudio.com/4002%20playbk.html

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3273083901_6b8685b6dc_b.jpg

http://www.da-capo.dk/grafik/B&O/beogram%201203.jpg

Somebody call Dr. Freud. Looking at this thread is giving me platter envy.

Regards,

D-Ray

OK . . . I want one of these :yes:

we need details dude ! is this homebuilt ? I assume its a mono setup ? whatcha got for cart's in that badboy ?

My vote for 'most stylish' has gotta be the Denon DP-60L :thmbsp: I uncovered one in a Florida thrift shop and gave it to my dad as a retroactive birthday / christmas gift a few years ago . . . overbuilt, two different tonearms, and a real purdy rosewood veneered plinth :thmbsp:

http://www.audioscope.net/images/denondp60l.jpg

I agree. My DP-57L is almost identical and I just love the look.

Clearly, the new Thorens TD-550 is the most stylish rig I have ever seen...

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ThorensTD-550.jpg


Whoa.........

I dunno... I kind of like mine. :D

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=124671&stc=1&d=1229899487

That's nice! I really LOVE the woodgrain on it. Very classy looking TT.

But I think the dust cover looks cheap lol... it needs a nice smoked dust cover. That would just bring it all together nicely.

Have you seen what it cost. If you haven't make sure your sitting done as the price will make your heart skip a beat.

I dunno... I kind of like mine. :D



Of course you do, but danged if don't have to agree with you. That is one nice looking table Nate.

I always thought this one was mighty cool. I'm not sure where I saw it...may even have been here:saywhat:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/LPBlue/Music%20Stuff/Tele-TurnTable.jpg

J.R.

I have always been a fan of the Clearaudio Ambient....

http://www.highendpalace.com/3044.jpg

Clearly, the new Thorens TD-550 is the most stylish rig I have ever seen...

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd358/Maxseven777/ThorensTD-550.jpg

I really like the classic lines of turntables like this Thorens over the acrylic chrome curvy TTs.

I dunno... I kind of like mine. :D

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=124671&stc=1&d=1229899487

Nice! What is it?

Nice! What is it?It's a 1960 Empire 208 with a modern arm - a Clearaudio Satisfy Ebony - mounted on it. The weight and feet are my additions, too. More here (http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=185744).

The one in my avatar. Don't have any other pics, unfortunately. Wish I still had it. Beautiful TT.

http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1227332134.jpg

http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1227332134.jpg

that SP-10 mk2 with that V series SME arm is gorgeous.

I really like the classic lines of turntables like this Thorens over the acrylic chrome curvy TTs.

Yep, I'm with you. I restored an Empire like Nate's and it was sweet. My current rig is a Denon very similar to the one previously posted.

I can't wait to get all y'alls reaction to the Micro Seiki I'm working on. I'm hoping to have pics up this weekend.

these pics were snagged here, or elsewhere on the web.
the first is the classic detailing of the thorens TD-147.
the second is unknown to me, but I really like it.
the third is a really nice HK someone here posted at some point.
the last is a rega with a custom sandbox which someone here put together which just looks great to me.

http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1227332134.jpg

Yup.

Also:

The benz-Micro BL-91:
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/8375/bl91xb4.jpg

As far as changers go, the Garrard Type A always caught my eye:
http://www.blackswampaudio.com/Images/Inv/236.4.jpg

Again, gonna post this, as it's just too stunning....

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/thorens2/hero1.jpg


Finally, the Sansui SR-929:

http://www.vintage-audio.com.ua/pict_mod/cat_items/564_pict_big_sansui_sr929_b.jpg

All I can say is DAMN! That's some good lookin' iron!

I can't pick a favorite from this glittering collection.

I've always had a soft spot for the Dual CS-5000 and Golden Stone.

I can't wait to get all y'alls reaction to the Micro Seiki I'm working on. I'm hoping to have pics up this weekend.


I love Micro. A lot of super cool TTs. Such as Tannoy/ Micro...

Love the Thorens TD-550 - But just not as much as my car LOL

Clearly, the new Thorens TD-550 is the most stylish rig I have ever seen...



Honestly, I think the AR depicted in your signature outclasses the Thorens, MaxSeven.

Me too, Nate. What a gorgeous table, the best so far shown in my opinion.


I dunno... I kind of like mine. :D

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=124671&stc=1&d=1229899487