What TT's do you folks have

[TimF]

A few more pictures of the back end connections and the air pump. Hopefully phono stage next week!

 

[danj]

I've put my B&O turntable back in reserve and put the Dual 1249 back into the system. I did it to preserve the precious cartridge on the B&O and I have several good carts for the Dual. Right now it's sporting the Ortofon OM30.

 

[noogies]

... and I have several good carts for the Dual. Right now it's sporting the Ortofon OM30.

Ah, the classic Dual/Ortofon pairing. I have an OM-20 on my 701.

 

[liemjerry]

Thorens TD-125 MK1
CEC BD-5200
would be Pioneer PL-15D MK2

thanks

 

[noisefreq]

I started rebuilding my AR TA table. Nice new plinth from Larry and the arm rebuilt by Marc.
Hoping to get the power wired this weekend and then the suspension in as well. Never seem
to have enough time at night for all my projects.


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Hey Dirtweed,
I got your AR-TA right here!



I had Marc Morin work his magic on my arm, as well.
You're gonna love it.

I think the white looks great with the brushed metal.

 

[JohnnyNapalm]

Just taken delivery of this and it sounds very nice. One happy camper.

 

[Chedder68]

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Just taken delivery of this and it sounds very nice. One happy camper.

Very nice

 

[sibesrule]

My main TT is an HK ST-7 with an at440ml. My Dual 1249 has a Micro-Acoustics 2002e. And my next TT is a home made affair employing a Thorens 165 motor and platter and the roller bearing of an ST5 and the tonearm I made with a shure m97 cartridge. I also have a Rabco ST4 also using a 2002e cartridge and having a replaced motor out of the ST5. The ST4 needs the tonearm pick up circuit fixed.

 

[epifanatic]

My main TT is an HK ST-7 with an at440ml. My Dual 1249 has a Micro-Acoustics 2002e. And my next TT is a home made affair employing a Thorens 165 motor and platter and the roller bearing of an ST5 and the tonearm I made with a shure m97 cartridge. I also have a Rabco ST4 also using a 2002e cartridge and having a replaced motor out of the ST5. The ST4 needs the tonearm pick up circuit fixed.[/QUOTE

I love those ST's. I've been looking for a reasonably priced (good luck, I know) example for a long time.

 

[SterlingOne]

I'm still enjoying my Sony PS-4750 I purchased about 44 years ago.The one shown is not mine. The US model's power on/off is controlled be the tonearm lift.

 

[Hobie1dog]

Well, a guy came over to buy receiver that I had for sale and looked at my micro Seiki DDX 1000 turntable and said I want to buy that when you're ready to get rid of it, so now I will probably sell it so that I can get a fully automatic direct-drive turntable. I found a revox b791 on Craigslist and I'm going to look at on Saturday.

 

[luckybaer]

I just finished setting up a SL-1210GR. It is pretty cool.

 

[jnicholson14]

Just got a Rega Ania cartridge from Needlestein for my Rega RP6. Loving the way this sounds so far. Great detail.

 

[Ibemiked]

Technics SL-1210m5g
Numark TTx
(2)Vestax BDT-2000
Technics SL-1900
Technics SL-1301
Technics SL-QX300
JVC SRC-900
Technics SL-Q200
(2)Stanton t.62
Pioneer PL-514
Numark TTi
Numark TTusb
Collaro Conquest (Curtis Mathes console)
Garrard model 50 (pilot console)
Garrard (The Fisher Console)
Philco Scratch Guard (Philco console)
Zenith CobraMatic (1947 Zenith console)
Zenith Micro Touch LPM-95-4
Westinghouse mono (Westinghouse console)
Magnavox Astro sonic (Magnavox console)
BSR from Lloyds Stereo

 

[SuperAvilyn]

I'm using a Technics SL-1210 Mk2. Indeed, the black version of the legendary SL-1200 Mk2, a.k.a. 'The Wheel Of Steel'.

I bought it second-hand a few years ago (when they were still a lot more affordable, prices have gone up considerably since) and I love it. As can be expected from a Technics direct-drive, it has been operating completely flawlessly since. I'm randomly using Audio Technica AT-95E, Denon DL-110 and Nagaoka MP-110 cartridges and I have a Rega Fono Mini A2D as a phono-preamp (since my NAD C350 integrated lacks a phono entry).

I really like the taut, dynamic yet neutral sound of the deck and the slickness of all its controls, it's sturdy, well thought out and practical, very Japanese. I mean, if you want to switch between 33 and 45 rpm, you just press a button, there's no need to remove the platter and fiddle with a belt like on some British tables. If you want to adjust the arm height, you just turn the control ring, there's no need to disassemble the arm to put washers between it. A quality product.

Whoever thinks that the SL is 'just a DJ deck' could be in for a surprise, it is really a fine HiFi deck, as it was originally conceived to be, actually. Its substantial construction, quick start, speed stability and total reliability quickly made it a favourite among DJ's, but that doesn't mean that it is not suitable for audiophile use.

 

[Jeffery Hoyt]

Technics SL1600, Sansui SR222, Sansui SR525

 

[hiwattnick]

I received my Grado, which was retipped by Needlestein, and it sounds absolutely phenomenal on my SL1200!



He was also able to take the bend out of my Blue2’s Cantilever!


My Technics deck is very happy now thanks to his genius!

 

[Pianist1]

VPI Prime Signature with an Ortofon Cadenza Bronze cartridge.

 

[sibesrule]

I don't want to cause pain and suffering on this page but once I found a Thorens 160 at a garage sale for $5. I didn't even try to talk him down lower than that.

 

[hiwattnick]

VPI Prime Signature with an Ortofon Cadenza Bronze cartridge.

Beautiful! Just a stunning looking turntable. VPI does em right!