Record Players

[CreamE30]

^ That looks awesome, I love the exposed belt drive.

I need a new needle for mine, it was free, but the needle is pretty much crap. I'm told I probably shouldn't spend any more than 20 dollars. Anybody have a pointer for a needle at this price range, or one that could be cheaper and delivers better?

[BillBrasky]

That's awesome. Welcome to the addicting world of vinyl. I'll use this as an opportunity to whore out pictures of my new turntable that i bought last year.

http://musichallaudio.com/detail.php?p=6

Music Hall MMF-7.1

[CreamE30]

R3viving a zombie thread here. About a year ago I said I wanted a record player. Year later I happened into getting a free one. I'm sitting in my living room now, listening to Bon Iver and chillin out with my Sanyo record player and a kenwood receiver. Feelsgoodman.

[BlackSpeed66]

Don't know of any specific models off hand, but www.audiokarma.org has been most helpful for my needs, especially the vintage stuff. Finally got my system up and running a few weeks ago. Harman/Kardon + JBL =

[Sepp]

Furman is good shit.

I trust it to keep my power amps safe.

[dirtysix]

Your sound system does rule though. We need a piss up before Riley buggers off to the YUK also.

Nothing fancy just a Harmon HK3370 and a pair of DBdynamics speakers.

Has a H.K. DVD21 as well but keeps freezing up which would be worse than useless if I didn't use the Ipod for everything bar vinyl now.

[europeanplates]

While on home audio...

How important are Power conditioners/surge protectors?

I was recommended the APC H15...

Look at furman. Apc is good for battery back up and maybe some surge. But Furman actually does work. I have 3 in my home theater stack.

Tyler

[e30esque]

You mean a turntable? What's your budget?

Here's mine. 1972 Technics SL1100ac. It weight 30lbs

Lee,

That exact TT is sitting at my Fav vintage audio shop in Rochester, NY. Worth the $400 he wants for it? I'm tempted, although im already spending a good chunk of change to get my New Large Advents refurbished. Not to mention a Bogen Tube amp I might be picking up.

[z31maniac]

I really want to pick up a turntable......

[Naplm00]

I have a Technics SL1200 mark 2. Mine is silver and really really nice. Its direct drive and takes allt he high end cartrdiges.


looks like this:





Alos if you want to drop the coin on something like this, buy it used...they rarely break. Use the extra mony to buy a cheapo preamp and some selp powered monitors

[BillBrasky]

Bang & Olufsen's old equipment (pre-mid 80's) from when they actually made audio components and not just fancy art decor was pretty good. I have a B&O Beogram 3400 that my dad bought new in 1980. If you're looking for new stuff, I always liked NAD for a budget line of audio. I never listened to their turntables, but I heard some pretty good reviews for it. Also, keep in mind that you're going to need a phono pre-amp to run a turntable.

[Massive Lee]

How important are Power conditioners/surge protectors?

Did anyone say Snake Oil?

[ACMF74]

While on home audio...

How important are Power conditioners/surge protectors?

I was recommended the APC H15...

[Ray Smoodiver]

+ 1 for the Pro-Jects.

Mine


Had it for about ten years and as good as the day I bought it. Super basic full manual control ha.

Your sound system does rule though. We need a piss up before Riley buggers off to the YUK also.

[dirtysix]

+ 1 for the Pro-Jects.

Mine


Had it for about ten years and as good as the day I bought it. Super basic full manual control ha.