[Argybargy]

Nice!  That Thoren 125 is a looker.
I did some research and it doesn't seem too difficult to DIY a walnut veneer onto these vintage turntables.
I will probably give this a try.

 

[kstuart]

In terms of sound quality per dollar, the Pioneer PL-12D crushed any competition at that time.  The belt drive turntable design was simple and effective and the arm design and bearings were very carefully designed.  Many people used them with cheap $10 cartridges and so were not aware of what it could sound like with something like a V15TypeIV.
 
If you are going to spend $500+, then you should be looking at 1980s-90s Rega turntables (but of course it won't match anything from the 70s except for Sansuis).

 

[jasonb]

Damn... I love my SX seven fiddy! This thing is such a beast!

 

[Silent One]

My Seven is hittin' pretty hard, too! (SX-D7000)

 

[Trav]

Just scored a near mint Sony STR 6065 at a really decent price. Photos soon.

 

[Silent One]

 Hurry... before my pre-midnight ice cream melts!

 

[magiccabbage]

What do ye guys think of these? any good?
 
http://www.adverts.ie/home-audio/vintage-pioneer-system/2521975

 

[LugBug1]

Just scored a near mint Sony STR 6065 at a really decent price. Photos soon.

Hope you have better luck with this one bud  
 
Keep us informed 

 

[PhoenixG]

Just scored a near mint Sony STR 6065 at a really decent price. Photos soon.

That is by far my favorite unit under 50W and under $500! Also, it's one of the few built to produce clean max power when the knob is at max without clipping. Very cool, great find!

 

[Trav]

Lug I have to get the 6055 to the shop eventually.

 

[palmfish]

  What do ye guys think of these? any good?
 
http://www.adverts.ie/home-audio/vintage-pioneer-system/2521975

 
Thats a lot of money for entry level stuff.

 

[parbaked]

I am afraid I have to agree that those components are priced high compared to what we can find in the US.
The later Pioneer are not as 'special' as the early/mid 70s units...
Think wood cabinets and etched metal faceplates.
The later amps have the flashy blue meters and nice specs, but the guts don't compare.
 
For 600 euros one can get some mighty nice new kit!

 

[magiccabbage]

thanks guys. I nothing about this stuff.

 

[Silent One]

 You've come to the right place...

 

[LugBug1]

  What do ye guys think of these? any good?
 
http://www.adverts.ie/home-audio/vintage-pioneer-system/2521975

Yeah as above, I wouldn't pay near to what they are asking for all that mate. I own the same amp and its one of my faves sound wise, but I paid £60 for it in good condition. Keep looking