ive been looking to buy a used turntable for a while now. im still not sure what to get though. im not looking for high end yet i just need something i can play music on. my budget is a strict 100 dollars for the turntable + more for the pre-amp ill need. so far ive been looking at used technics on ebay but it didnt take long for me to realize i have no idea what im doing. can you recommend some brand/model turntables i could probably find used and in good condition [working with needle, belts, arms, etc]. and could your recommend some brands/models that i probably WOULDNT find for 100 used but if i did it would be an awesome deal [besides something outrageously incredible]. i really dont care if it looks great right now as long as it plays with decent quality and will, if in good condition, play at a constant rate.
so far here are the kinds of technics ive found but i dont know anything about them:
i think i found a deal on a working and in good condition sl-1300. is 100 used for this a good deal? here is the description:
sl-1300 w/ direct drive [my parents have this but i dont know what it is, i know it has something to do with keeping the rotation speed constant]
shure m95ed cartridge
dust cover is in good condition
all input is helpful as i dont have much time to make my decision =]
thanks again
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You might get more recommendations if this was moved to the Source Forum.......which is where I'll move it now.
FWIW, for under $100, I would get this one (if still available):
thanks for the move, i actually started a thread in each section but its all good.
ive actually been able to find a few sl-1300s for around 100 bucks that seem to be in good condition which, unless im horribly mistaken, seems to be a better deal.
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ebay username: viperstyx
black 4GB ipod nano -> ety er-6i's (i'm dissapointed)
technics sl-1300 + prodigy 7.1LT SPDIF -> Onkyo HT-S780 6.1 System (eh, could be better)
R.I.P 2004-2006: etymotic er-6's (love of my life)
that ARxb is definitly your best bet
those are amazing turntables, simple, easy to use, easy to repair and have the best sound out there at $100...no other competitors.
the ARxb is to turntables what the Fisher 400 is to receivers
also you might be interested in the music hall mf line.
the music hall mf 1 and 2.1 are both very good quality and cheap
wow this is the first time ive heard anyone warn me about the technics. ive heard of the problems with rumble due to their direct drive system but i also heard with a little work they could be solved.
what does manual turntable mean exactly? i have to set the needle myself?
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ebay username: viperstyx
black 4GB ipod nano -> ety er-6i's (i'm dissapointed)
technics sl-1300 + prodigy 7.1LT SPDIF -> Onkyo HT-S780 6.1 System (eh, could be better)
R.I.P 2004-2006: etymotic er-6's (love of my life)
Sorry for the hijack but I am intrigued by the ARxb.
Curious how much higher would have to go to equal this quality?
For example, what is the next level up that is more than marginal increase?
This might help put the ARxb value into perspective.
I see alot of 2nd hand turntables while shopping for a CDP and if I see a bargain like this might want to jump on it. I am not a vinyl junkie wannabie, to much work, but wouldn't mind adding to my system for modest invesment and variety. Sorry did not want to start another thread.
thanks for the input actually, im kind of in the same boat. not a vinyl junkie but want a turntable to play the few records i do have. hence looking for an affordable but good sounding player that doesnt require too much maintainence
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ebay username: viperstyx
black 4GB ipod nano -> ety er-6i's (i'm dissapointed)
technics sl-1300 + prodigy 7.1LT SPDIF -> Onkyo HT-S780 6.1 System (eh, could be better)
R.I.P 2004-2006: etymotic er-6's (love of my life)
I am not sure what your perspective is on maintenance. I was assuming a player with a decent rep, would be rather low maintenance/cost * I am very ignorant in this area BTW.
However, from what little I have read recently the records sound like they will be the main task. Geez some of the cleaners are in excess of $500! Of course there are much cheaper ways too.
For now I am considering budget source and record cleaning.
Sorry it took me so long to answer! I am not familiar with many of the Technics tables you listed. I am familiar with the direct drive rumble having owned a Technics table back in 77. I can't remember the model - could be that when some RAT stole it and my whole stereo I buried the memory so deep I cannot find it in my mind.
I cannot tell you which is best because I don't know. Sorry!!!
Manual means putting the tonearm on the record and lifting it off at the end.
turntable recommendations?
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