Worried Man
Super Member
I've owned many different tables over my record collecting years, beginning in the 1970s with a wonderful Yamaha with a dark wood plinth. I forget the model number. I've also owned the PL-518 mentioned above and other Pioneers.
For the past 7 years or so, my tables have been the JVC QL Y75F and Technics SL-1200, with Shure MX97E and Grado Blue carts, respectively. I love them both. The 1200 is my main table, the 75 is on the upstairs office/reading room system. The JVC is prettier, but I prefer the 1200 because I can adjust the pitch, something I like doing on a whim with certain songs, e.g., try playing Bowie's version of China Girl slowed way down. I also have a Jimi Hendrix boot that plays way too fast and it takes using the pitch control to bring it down to normal playback. Also, the start/stop functions on the 1200 allow are quick and easy, making tape recording for mix tapes and such a breeze. It also allows for easy queueing up at the start of a track, because you can turn the table by hand in reverse with the stylus in the groove. All that great DJ stuff, in other words.
All that said, there are so many great turntables out there, vintage and new. It all depends on your likes and preferences.
For the past 7 years or so, my tables have been the JVC QL Y75F and Technics SL-1200, with Shure MX97E and Grado Blue carts, respectively. I love them both. The 1200 is my main table, the 75 is on the upstairs office/reading room system. The JVC is prettier, but I prefer the 1200 because I can adjust the pitch, something I like doing on a whim with certain songs, e.g., try playing Bowie's version of China Girl slowed way down. I also have a Jimi Hendrix boot that plays way too fast and it takes using the pitch control to bring it down to normal playback. Also, the start/stop functions on the 1200 allow are quick and easy, making tape recording for mix tapes and such a breeze. It also allows for easy queueing up at the start of a track, because you can turn the table by hand in reverse with the stylus in the groove. All that great DJ stuff, in other words.
All that said, there are so many great turntables out there, vintage and new. It all depends on your likes and preferences.
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