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Starving for the Sake of Hi-Fi. Is it Worth It?

Poll Results: Is it worth it?

Poll expired: Feb 15, 2011  
  • 37% (13)
    Yes
  • 62% (22)
    No
35 Total Votes  
post #1 of 46
2/9/11 at 8:19pm
Thread Starter 

So, as a poor college student, I am typically broke after I have paid my rent, bills, groceries, etc. But, I know someone who is offering to sell me a used, but good condition Technics SL-1200MK2 turntable with a Shure cartridge, Technics headshell, and road case for a total of $275. I actually can scrap the money together in my pursuit of analog HiFi, which I really want to get in to, but here's the catch: no groceries (or beer) for a week. That means I will have to subsist off of 10 eggs, 8 cans of soup and beans, and rice for 9 days until I get my next pay check. The question I pose, is do you think it's a good enough deal for the TT, and whether it's worth it?

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post #2 of 46
2/9/11 at 8:34pm

Whenever a hobby gets in the way of life you know you have a problem. Do what every sensible college student does and spend that $275 on beer and bud. wink.gif

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post #3 of 46
2/9/11 at 8:52pm

Can you haggle it down to $225?

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post #4 of 46
2/9/11 at 8:54pm
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Nah, I already got him down from $320, and it has so much stuff included that doesn't normally come with the TT. Opinion?
 

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Originally Posted by wuwhere View Post

Can you haggle it down to $225?

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post #5 of 46
2/9/11 at 8:55pm

I voted "yes" but I can stand to lose a few pounds so YMMV.  (no clue about the turntable though, sorry)

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post #6 of 46
2/9/11 at 8:56pm
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Any other time, yes. But this time I am stuck at a crossroads. It just seems like a good deal, but being new to vinyl, I am not certain if I am the most competent judge of a good deal here.
 

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Originally Posted by Graphicism View Post

Whenever a hobby gets in the way of life you know you have a problem. Do what every sensible college student does and spend that $275 on beer and bud. wink.gif

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post #7 of 46
2/9/11 at 9:03pm

Wow.

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post #8 of 46
2/9/11 at 9:07pm

Perhaps he can wait? Unless he already has another buyer lined up.

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post #9 of 46
2/9/11 at 9:18pm
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Wish it could, but if I don't act soon, then he's just going to auction it off on eBay.
 

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Perhaps he can wait? Unless he already has another buyer lined up.

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post #10 of 46
2/9/11 at 9:21pm

Ever heard of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? Physiological needs heavily outweigh a hobby such as audio (which I would classify as self-actualization).

Constitutional-Rights-And-Maslows-Hierarchy-Of-Needs.jpg

I mean, you could reduce the quality of the food you eat, say, by not buying name-brand foods, but not eating whatsoever doesn't sound like a good idea to me. I'm not saying 10 eggs, 8 cans of soup and rice will transform you into a scurvy-infected yardstick in a week, but it does sound like you're going a bit too far. I voted no, although granted, I'm not interested in vinyl in the least.

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post #11 of 46
2/9/11 at 9:21pm
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Originally Posted by Arc6 View Post


Any other time, yes. But this time I am stuck at a crossroads. It just seems like a good deal, but being new to vinyl, I am not certain if I am the most competent judge of a good deal here.

 

then start with lower (cheaper) stuff, once you gain the aknowledge, sell it and move up. repeat as many times as necesary. biggrin.gif


 

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post #12 of 46
2/9/11 at 9:22pm
Sure you can do it. If you have any hi-fi loving friends, they'll understand (hopefully) and help you out for a week (again, hopefully).

I'm ready to blow half that on an average quality Pioneer (mid 70s) TT with a cart I can't find a thing about. At least you'd be starting with some great stuff with Technics and Shure.
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post #13 of 46
2/9/11 at 9:23pm
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Originally Posted by 12345142 View Post

Ever heard of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? Physiological needs heavily outweigh a hobby such as audio (which I would classify as self-actualization).

Constitutional-Rights-And-Maslows-Hierarchy-Of-Needs.jpg

I mean, you could reduce the quality of the food you eat, say, by not buying name-brand foods, but not eating whatsoever doesn't sound like a good idea to me. I'm not saying 10 eggs, 8 cans of soup and rice will transform you into a scurvy-infected yardstick in a week, but it does sound like you're going a bit too far. I voted no, although granted, I'm not interested in vinyl in the least.



for some reason i read Pancakes in the top...

 

that piramid is f'ck'd up.

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post #14 of 46
2/9/11 at 9:29pm
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Originally Posted by 12345142 View Post

Ever heard of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? Physiological needs heavily outweigh a hobby such as audio (which I would classify as self-actualization).

Constitutional-Rights-And-Maslows-Hierarchy-Of-Needs.jpg

I mean, you could reduce the quality of the food you eat, say, by not buying name-brand foods, but not eating whatsoever doesn't sound like a good idea to me. I'm not saying 10 eggs, 8 cans of soup and rice will transform you into a scurvy-infected yardstick in a week, but it does sound like you're going a bit too far. I voted no, although granted, I'm not interested in vinyl in the least.


I'd say it's a psychological addiction, we're past needs here! biggrin.gif

And I would have to say music can be quite comforting... so let's put it on that second block.
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post #15 of 46
2/9/11 at 9:39pm

Cannibalism, done. 

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