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11-07-2009, 08:07 AM
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Denon 1200 TT, Your opinions please.
I bought a third TT from the bay for $220. I have read its one of the higher priced TTs of yesteryears Denons but have no idea in terms of performance and value for money. I was wondering if you can provide any feedback on this TT. And it does not come with a cart. Any suggestions on a good cart for this TT with the $50-100 range. I intend to keep it for long term and so please be candid about your views.
I'm yet to receive it from the seller but a few pics:
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Headphones: D7000, ATH-m50
Amp: CIAudio VHP-2 w/ VAC-1 psu, Denon 488BA
Source: MB, iPhone 2nd Gen 16 GB, Pro-ject USB Box (DAC), Technics CDP.
Speakers: Mackies MR-5 monitors, Boston Acoustics.
Turntables: Denon DP-1200, B&O Beogram RX2, Technics SL-DD22
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11-07-2009, 03:32 PM
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I am a big fan of the big Denon DD tables, and the 1200 was a good one. It's a step below the DP 57/59/60/62/72 series, but nonetheless a very nice deck. I had one for a while.
As for cartridge, in that price range it's a no-brainer: Shure M97XE. I think that may be the best cartridge ever made for under $100.
Congrats, nice deck.
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11-08-2009, 06:53 PM
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Oh boy, that table is a great one! Low resonance, top notch speed stability... and it's beautiful! Adapt/install a high end arm on that table and you will realize this is no average performer, but a stellar one. I would go for a VPI JW or Clearaudio Satisfy arm on that table. These are very high performance arms; extreme low resonance, super low friction ; overall superbly designed/engineered arms that are ready to let that table express it's true potential.
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11-14-2009, 03:18 AM
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The TT arrived yesterday and boy is it heavy. It looks small in the pics but its massively huge and a gorgeous piece of design. The TT seems to be in excellent condition.
Chris, in AK you had advised to use a DL-110 with this arm. I have no idea how to set up the AS and VTF but I intend to download the manual from vinylengine to check on the specs. I'm holding off buying the cart for sometime later this year, when the season and wifey is merrier. 
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Headphones: D7000, ATH-m50
Amp: CIAudio VHP-2 w/ VAC-1 psu, Denon 488BA
Source: MB, iPhone 2nd Gen 16 GB, Pro-ject USB Box (DAC), Technics CDP.
Speakers: Mackies MR-5 monitors, Boston Acoustics.
Turntables: Denon DP-1200, B&O Beogram RX2, Technics SL-DD22
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