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Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« on: May 16, 2008, 05:25:32 PM »
is there such a thing?
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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #1 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.

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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2008, 05:47:56 PM »
If this Sansui SR-929 stays under $300, I think you'd score quite a deal.

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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #4 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

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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #5 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
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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2008, 08:59:51 PM »
Quote from: twatts 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


damn sweet deal... very tempting
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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #9 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 ? "
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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2008, 03:10:57 PM »
Is the Thorens TD-185 a decent entry level turntable?
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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #11 on: June 05, 2008, 03:51:28 PM »
been looking myself...

how's this one?

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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #12 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.
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Quote from: Cooker on November 24, 2005, 11:44:50 AM
I know you like, tape for people's approval and stuff, and wave your tapes around like they're your dick...  but even you can't actually think section tapes from philips sound good.  



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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #13 on: June 05, 2008, 03:56:42 PM »
Quote from: 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.

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!
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Re: Decent turntable for less than $300.00
« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2008, 03:58:37 PM »
You are correct. I meant the older tables only belt or idler not direct drive.
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Quote from: Cooker on November 24, 2005, 11:44:50 AM
I know you like, tape for people's approval and stuff, and wave your tapes around like they're your dick...  but even you can't actually think section tapes from philips sound good.  



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Old rig: Recording: AKG C34 & AKG CK1X or CK2X > MK46 > 460 > Aeta Mix2000 > Sound Devices 702

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