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Re: Record player/ Turntable recommendations?
« Reply #15 on: June 07, 2012, 05:50:22 PM »
i enjoy my rega p1 with the rega fono pre.


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Re: Record player/ Turntable recommendations?
« Reply #16 on: June 11, 2012, 09:02:34 AM »
I am going to start by using the built in pre in my Denon but I will probably build my own opamp based phono pre eventually.
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Re: Record player/ Turntable recommendations?
« Reply #17 on: June 11, 2012, 01:09:54 PM »
I am going to start by using the built in pre in my Denon but I will probably build my own opamp based phono pre eventually.

With your knowledge of tubes, you should build a tube phono-stage.

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« Reply #18 on: June 12, 2012, 08:36:22 PM »
With your knowledge of tubes, you should build a tube phono-stage.

I am going to start out easy with a OpAmp solution versus discrete (either using a FET or Tube based solution) - I can work my way in that direction later on.
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Re: Record player/ Turntable recommendations?
« Reply #19 on: June 13, 2012, 06:22:05 PM »
This is not an endorsement, but take a look at some of these...  ::)

http://www.stereophile.com/category/turntable-reviews/
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Re: Record player/ Turntable recommendations?
« Reply #20 on: June 13, 2012, 09:51:03 PM »
With your knowledge of tubes, you should build a tube phono-stage.

I am going to start out easy with a OpAmp solution versus discrete (either using a FET or Tube based solution) - I can work my way in that direction later on.

I'd like to get comfortable with the RIAA phono equalization curve first ;)
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Re: Record player/ Turntable recommendations?
« Reply #21 on: June 14, 2012, 05:09:50 PM »
Late to this thread but I'm in agreement with others that recommend buying a good used (possibly older, too?) turntable.  I will also add that you should steer clear of the Thorens TD-158 as there have been QC issues with them.  The older TD-150 and TD-160 are very good tables, though, and a good deal can occasionally be had on them if you're patient.

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« Reply #22 on: June 14, 2012, 11:08:12 PM »
Yep - older used decks.  I have seven older decks; two are older than I am (1952, 1955); one is my age (1959); two slightly younger (1963, 1964); and two that are 10 years younger (1970), the newest of the fleet.
The 1959 deck is my present daily driver.  I also use the 1952 deck, frequently.  I've hot-rodded the 1955 deck, the 1963 deck, and one of the 1970 decks; these are presently in storage while I build out my new music room.  The 1959 and 1964 decks have been faithfully restored, and upgraded in subtle ways; I have plans on keeping them in stock appearance, but upgrading their plinths to a more substantial standard, getting them out of their thin wall plywood box plinths.
As far as I'm concerned, true vintage era is best; built like tanks, with motors large enough to open my garage door.

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« Reply #23 on: June 16, 2012, 02:10:29 PM »
Thanks for all the advise/suggestions.

I tried the used route(Craigslist/eBay) but was either a piece of crap usb turntable or I got outbid on the damn thing. Tried the local hi-fi / home theater music shop and got NO customer service.

After reading reviews and comparing different models in my price range I decided to go with a new Pro-ject Debut Carbon.  It comes with the Ortofon 2m red cart installed.
http://www.needledoctor.com/Pro-Ject-Debut-Carbon-in-Black

I found a coupon code to save 10% and free shipping!!

Now gotta decide with record to take for a spin first.


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Re: Record player/ Turntable recommendations?
« Reply #24 on: June 17, 2012, 09:35:07 AM »
That Debut Carbon looks pretty nice. Good choice.
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« Reply #25 on: June 18, 2012, 11:34:55 AM »
That Debut Carbon looks pretty nice. Good choice.

Agree. A little less coin than the Rega P1 and well regarded.
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Re: Record player/ Turntable recommendations?
« Reply #26 on: June 18, 2012, 12:10:03 PM »
This is not an endorsement, but take a look at some of these...  ::)

http://www.stereophile.com/category/turntable-reviews/

I had a good laugh at many of those reviews.  The best part for me was how many times a "good value" or "bargain" was to be had for something with a five-figure price.

High-end turntable obsession makes hobbyist use of Schoeps and Neumanns etc. seem totally reasonable.
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Re: Record player/ Turntable recommendations?
« Reply #27 on: June 18, 2012, 02:12:41 PM »
There are quite a few TT's over $100k available.  To my eye, when they get that high-dollar, there is allot of tacky bling attached to them that is unnecessary.
This one is Saskia, and is around the $35k mark:

It is a solid slate stone plinth of the massive theory (minimum cut-out reduction from solid material), with CNC water jet cuts.  Its well over 200lbs of deck (250lbs?)  The tonearm alone is in the high four figure $,$$$.ºº zone.


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Re: Record player/ Turntable recommendations?
« Reply #28 on: June 18, 2012, 02:22:05 PM »
Then there is my effort,….

Was $15, with a dead amplifier, and, no headshell.


Then I added a $75 dollar slab of soapstone, and some elbow grease.
Now - a solid contender:

Since I had a whopping $90 in it with the soapstone, I decided to go all out extravagant and mount a Jelco 12" tonearm.  This brought it up to around $600 invested, plus a bunch of elbow grease, liberally applied (and that shizz is spendy!).
This is the hot-rodded 1963 deck that I mentioned earlier; a Bogen-Presto B51
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Re: Record player/ Turntable recommendations?
« Reply #29 on: June 18, 2012, 03:41:16 PM »
Heh, m0k3, are you going into the business of refurbing/rebuilding vintage TTs?  'Cause that thing is a beauty...

Since you seem to know a lot about this stuff, I'll take this chance to ask a dumb question - I notice that doesn't have a dust cover, and lots of HQ TTS don't.  Do you just cover those type of TTs with a cloth dust cover, or is the theory that some really HQ TTs don't "need" them?  My place picks up a good bit of dust, so I feel like it's pretty necessary, but maybe I'm missing something.
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