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Title: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: spreadheadtom on May 16, 2008, 05:25:32 PM
is there such a thing?
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: Sanjay on May 16, 2008, 05:28:44 PM
Sure... used craigslist is a great resource.  I found my VPI HW-19 for under 300, but I also recommend some Thorens models, technics SL-1200's (a workhorse), any Rega model (the p-1 used or new might be in your budget) and the music hall line.

Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: Krispy D on May 16, 2008, 05:32:50 PM
second vote on a P-1 if you can find it.  Great machine!  If you have to get something new find a shop that carries dennon, their basic consumer models are some of the best value out there.
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: audBall on May 16, 2008, 05:47:56 PM
If this Sansui SR-929 stays under $300, I think you'd score quite a deal.

Ebay Item:  230252093613   


I love my SR-838!
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on May 16, 2008, 05:52:34 PM
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/667186437.html

If you want, I'll run down the road and pick this up for you...  There are a ton of TTs on the Raleigh Craigs List...

Hell, we even got a Nagra:  http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/682892678.html

Terry
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: Tim on May 16, 2008, 06:01:59 PM
Love my P1

Macdaddy took care of me on that one and I wouldn't give up vinyl for anything now
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: Sanjay on May 16, 2008, 06:17:38 PM
This sansui looks pretty decent : http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ele/679786162.html  At least to start, looks like a knock of SL 1200
 
If you want i'd pick that up for you and keep it till you're around here.
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: carlbeck on May 17, 2008, 08:41:05 AM
I think the deal is with that MMF 5 on Craigslist, I would jump on that in a second personally.
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: terrapinj on May 17, 2008, 08:59:51 PM
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/667186437.html

If you want, I'll run down the road and pick this up for you...  There are a ton of TTs on the Raleigh Craigs List...

Hell, we even got a Nagra:  http://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/682892678.html

Terry


damn sweet deal... very tempting
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: Nick's Picks on May 18, 2008, 07:53:56 AM
I am enjoying vinyl so much that I am having a hard time allocating $$ for the DAC I need to buy next.
I say to myself...."self ?..., is that DAC going to make my records any cleaner ? "
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: spreadheadtom on June 05, 2008, 03:10:57 PM
Is the Thorens TD-185 a decent entry level turntable?
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: justink on June 05, 2008, 03:51:28 PM
been looking myself...

how's this one?

 Item number: 290235811548
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: carlbeck on June 05, 2008, 03:52:34 PM
All the thorens tables are solid but the idler & belt tables are best. There is a great website dedicated to all thorens tables, you can find it with a google search.
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: Krispy D on June 05, 2008, 03:56:42 PM
All the thorens tables are solid but the idler & belt tables are best. There is a great website dedicated to all thorens tables, you can find it with a google search.

I don't think they are as solid as they were once.  Modern Chinese crap with a fancy name is all you get these days.  Go get a P1!
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: carlbeck on June 05, 2008, 03:58:37 PM
You are correct. I meant the older tables only belt or idler not direct drive.
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: justink on June 12, 2008, 05:24:11 PM
saw a listing on my company's yardsale board for an "Edison disc console phonograph"... tempted to call and ask for pics!

but he want's $350 for it.

-j
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: jbraveman on June 12, 2008, 09:42:54 PM
P1 - $175

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?anlgtabl&1218399599
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: twoodruff on June 12, 2008, 10:48:58 PM
P1 - $175

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?anlgtabl&1218399599


how much for a new cartridge? and to replace the cartridge leads? Can I do the replacement?
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: Nick's Picks on June 13, 2008, 07:01:11 AM
cart ..., depends on what you want to spend.  $99 to $9999 is a good range to start in.
:)
yes, you can replace the leads.  no big deal Trey. 
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: terrapinj on June 13, 2008, 12:19:55 PM
P1 - $175

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?anlgtabl&1218399599


i saw that one and was hesitant as well
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: carlbeck on June 13, 2008, 12:31:14 PM
I wouldn't sweat it honestly, the Rega's are so popular & you can find a re-wire kit easily enough of higher grade wire. Consider it an upgrade worthwhile!
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: terrapinj on June 13, 2008, 01:07:24 PM
I wouldn't sweat it honestly, the Rega's are so popular & you can find a re-wire kit easily enough of higher grade wire. Consider it an upgrade worthwhile!

word - just sent an email

are you coming out to LA next weekend?
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: carlbeck on June 13, 2008, 01:17:59 PM
Yep, we can only do Sunday though. Just picked up my balcony tickets yesterday. I am running the same rig as you in fact. CK1x with a PSP2 into my 702. Should be a blast! 
Title: Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
Post by: terrapinj on June 13, 2008, 01:19:27 PM
Yep, we can only do Sunday though. Just picked up my balcony tickets yesterday. I am running the same rig as you in fact. CK1x with a PSP2 into my 702. Should be a blast! 

nice! my actives are being worked on so i won't be running them but I'll run CK61 so perhaps we could do a side by side comp

looking forward to meeting you - gonna be a fun weekend