Sutherland
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Sansui SR 929. I bought new in 1979 when I was in the service. I've owned many others since but they have all gone and I am listening to the Sansui right now/still. Love the sound and the way it looks.
What is the best all around Vintage Turntable?
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slarty54
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And you'll be able to get parts for a mark11 onward till you die!
slarty54
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slarty54
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Yes, and so similar to the early linn.you'd swear they copied it. But a very different sound. Why?. I reckon mostly due to the teflon bearing sleeve vs I think sintered bronze in the thorens.
The teflon could well have been loaded as is common . Linn would'nt be telling.
I think the tighter tolerance to the spindle gave it a more up front punchy sound that reviewers loved.
Me I was never convinced by the short circuited bass that springs can cause and continually needing to retune suspension due to high CO GRAVITY. Once I tried a td121 there was no going back.
The teflon could well have been loaded as is common . Linn would'nt be telling.
I think the tighter tolerance to the spindle gave it a more up front punchy sound that reviewers loved.
Me I was never convinced by the short circuited bass that springs can cause and continually needing to retune suspension due to high CO GRAVITY. Once I tried a td121 there was no going back.
Jbl Joe
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To me there are a few...some well known some not so.
1-Linn LP12
2-Walker CJ55
3-Roksan Xerexes Original
4-Pink Triangle
5-Voyd Reference
Just got a Mk2 Dec 2017 and love it!!
Had one but sold it just too much maintenance involved with it, I'm not a DIYer. It was my fourth TT and I already shelled out money on the other 3, so I was kinda done with getting TT repaired. If it was my first I might've kept it but it went to a good home. Plus I have a Technics SL 1200 Mk2, Thorens TD 320 and a Technics SL-23 so I'm doing OK. It was one of the best looking/sounding TT I've had. But the Thorens and 1200 or no slouches either.
welcomdmat
Super Member
My Technics 1200 mk2 has been verified as an August 2010 build. This 1200 mk2 had high capacitance RCA cables. I have had those replaced. I have also had the tonearm rewired, the power supply changed, and I have had the platter altered.
There are very few vintage turntables that have not been altered. There are not many 40 year old audio components that haven't seen some work from quality technicians.
The turntables in this list are amazing, but they are not as they were new. If they are, they could use a look-over by quality turntable mechanics.
There are very few vintage turntables that have not been altered. There are not many 40 year old audio components that haven't seen some work from quality technicians.
The turntables in this list are amazing, but they are not as they were new. If they are, they could use a look-over by quality turntable mechanics.
danj
modern primitive
I have no idea what the best is but here are a few very good ones: The upper level DUALS (1019, 12" 12XX and 7XX series), Thorens TD-160 family, Pioneer PL-530 and 570, Linn-Sondek LP12, Elac 50HMkII, JVC QL9 and QL7, Sansui SR 838 and 929, Kenwood/Trio concrete-base (actually Corian) models, Sony PS-X60 - X80.
Honestly there are lots of really good models. My favorite from the above list would be the Thorens.
Honestly there are lots of really good models. My favorite from the above list would be the Thorens.
MCdeltaT
Active Member
It's still got the sex appeal as well.
337alant
New Member
My Pioneer PLC-590 SME 3009mk2
SME 2 by Alan Towell, on Flickr
The Garrard 401 Jelco 750L
Garrard by Alan Towell, on Flickr
Linn LP12 Audiomods Arm
LP12-3 by Alan Towell, on Flickr
Michel Gyro with Orbe Platter
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IMG_1521 by Alan Towell, on Flickr
Techy 1200 mk2 Micro sieki MA202 tonearm
IMG_1218 by Alan Towell, on Flickr
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SME 2 by Alan Towell, on FlickrThe Garrard 401 Jelco 750L
Garrard by Alan Towell, on FlickrLinn LP12 Audiomods Arm
LP12-3 by Alan Towell, on FlickrMichel Gyro with Orbe Platter
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IMG_1521 by Alan Towell, on FlickrTechy 1200 mk2 Micro sieki MA202 tonearm
IMG_1218 by Alan Towell, on FlickrAlan[/URL]
337alant
New Member
The Pioneer is my favourite, it sounds as good as it looks and so simple to use next fav is the Garrard 401, they are all good turntables but I do prefer DD of Idler to belt drive
Alan
Well again, without properly answering the question,
Here are some vintage turntables that I've grown to love and admire:
Garrard AT65B, SP25mkII, 990B, GT-15(own), GT-130, DD75 (own)
Dual: 1019, 1242, 1246 (own), 505, 521
Technics: SL-1200,
BIC: 960
LinnSonder: LP12
And: I have an underlying affection for BSR/McDonald changers. Hardly considered as a quality vintage TT, these crafts have the reliability and durability that should be envied by most.
Here are some vintage turntables that I've grown to love and admire:
Garrard AT65B, SP25mkII, 990B, GT-15(own), GT-130, DD75 (own)
Dual: 1019, 1242, 1246 (own), 505, 521
Technics: SL-1200,
BIC: 960
LinnSonder: LP12
And: I have an underlying affection for BSR/McDonald changers. Hardly considered as a quality vintage TT, these crafts have the reliability and durability that should be envied by most.
Macaroonie
Super Member
Don't know if these have been mentioned but they do have a special place in hi fi history.
Funny thing is , they sounded way better than current thinking would suggest.
John Michell was one of the proper gentlemen in the UK hi fi industry
Funny thing is , they sounded way better than current thinking would suggest.
John Michell was one of the proper gentlemen in the UK hi fi industry
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