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It's time to grovel, beg and ask for a bit of help!
Long story short. I'd like to get a turntable. I inherited my father's Dual 1225, but have concluded that it's not worth the investment to refurbish when coupled with the costs of getting a new plinth and cover.
I've researched, researched, and done some more research, and I'm more confused than ever.
Here's my initial thoughts/requirements:
The table will be connected to a fully, from the ground-up restored Marantz 2325. The speakers will be fully restored Kef 104/2's.
It will be used by both my wife and I. Semi auto or needle lift and auto-shut off at the end of the record (preferred, actually) is mandatory. Let's just say "forgetful wife" and go from there.
We'll probably never have much more than 50 records, so this is a "fun thing" rather than a passion. Listening style is more along the lines of Lorde, Dido, Sarah McLachlan, Boston, 70's-80's-90's rock and pop than classical, jazz, piano, etc.
What it looks like is a consideration. Plasticy? Not so much. The looks are subject to final approval by the Minister of War and Finance. I'm completely happy with finding a good table and having a plain rosewood plinth fabricated. I found where I can get an acrylic cover custom made for a reasonable sum (~$100), so that would go nicely with a custom plinth.
This will be a one-time purchase, so no upgrade path is needed. Once I get it set up/tuned properly, I'm happy just to listen to it and not have to fiddle with settings all the time. I don't ever intend to get a "better" table, or worry about tonearm upgrades and the like.
Budget is about $450/500 as the upper end. This includes plinth and cover if they have to be fabricated.
If vintage, I'd prefer something that's been properly serviced, if not refurbished. I don't want to have to worry about things breaking all the time. Bombproof is good.
My wife is getting a *tiny* bit tired of my obsessing over everything audio related.... so I'm asking for help in keeping marital harmony in the house!
The more I look, the more I get overwhelmed, so a steer toward what will fulfill my needs will be very, very appreciated.
So. Help? Pretty please?
Thanks. Thanks. Thanks!
R.
It's time to grovel, beg and ask for a bit of help!
Long story short. I'd like to get a turntable. I inherited my father's Dual 1225, but have concluded that it's not worth the investment to refurbish when coupled with the costs of getting a new plinth and cover.
I've researched, researched, and done some more research, and I'm more confused than ever.
Here's my initial thoughts/requirements:
The table will be connected to a fully, from the ground-up restored Marantz 2325. The speakers will be fully restored Kef 104/2's.
It will be used by both my wife and I. Semi auto or needle lift and auto-shut off at the end of the record (preferred, actually) is mandatory. Let's just say "forgetful wife" and go from there.
We'll probably never have much more than 50 records, so this is a "fun thing" rather than a passion. Listening style is more along the lines of Lorde, Dido, Sarah McLachlan, Boston, 70's-80's-90's rock and pop than classical, jazz, piano, etc.
What it looks like is a consideration. Plasticy? Not so much. The looks are subject to final approval by the Minister of War and Finance. I'm completely happy with finding a good table and having a plain rosewood plinth fabricated. I found where I can get an acrylic cover custom made for a reasonable sum (~$100), so that would go nicely with a custom plinth.
This will be a one-time purchase, so no upgrade path is needed. Once I get it set up/tuned properly, I'm happy just to listen to it and not have to fiddle with settings all the time. I don't ever intend to get a "better" table, or worry about tonearm upgrades and the like.
Budget is about $450/500 as the upper end. This includes plinth and cover if they have to be fabricated.
If vintage, I'd prefer something that's been properly serviced, if not refurbished. I don't want to have to worry about things breaking all the time. Bombproof is good.
My wife is getting a *tiny* bit tired of my obsessing over everything audio related.... so I'm asking for help in keeping marital harmony in the house!
The more I look, the more I get overwhelmed, so a steer toward what will fulfill my needs will be very, very appreciated.
So. Help? Pretty please?
Thanks. Thanks. Thanks!
R.