joelongwood
Keeper of the 'Phones
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I have quite a few Duals (Idler Drive: 1209, 1212, 1219, 1228, and Belt Drive: 1241, 1242), and, for my money, the idler drives are of higher quality and better built. Both the 1241 and 1242 have problems and are currently on the disabled list, while all of the idler drive units except for the 1212 are up and running and in use. I particularly like the 1219 (TOTL in the early 70s) and the 1209. The 1209 is noted for being pretty bulletproof. Mine has been working fine for over 30 years now.
I also have a number of Technics turntables, both belt drive and direct drive: SL-1350 (Direct Drive), SL-6 (Linear tracking), SL-D4 (Linear tracking), SL-BD20 and BD22 (belt drive) and an SL-D2 (Direct Drive). Of all of them, I prefer the SL-D2 for it's simplicity and most of all for its sound quality. It just sounds better to my ears. Although much of the fun of turntables (at least for me) is the set-up procedure, you can pretty much get a plug n' play unit if you go with a Technics TT that uses the P-Mount system. All the set-up stuff has been taken into account and done for you......just plug in a cartridge and you're good to go. All the Technics Linear tracking TTs are P-mount.
If possible, I would check out the thrifts and the upcoming Spring yard/garage sales, if only because you will avoid the pitfalls of shipping. Believe me, it can be a pretty bad experience.........I've had a few arrive in pieces. You might also want to look at eBay and find the items that are within driving distance. Local pickup of a TT is always preferable to having one shipped.
And finally, head over to Audiokarma.org for more info on vintage TT's. Those guys are to vintage audio gear what Head-Fi is to headphones.
Hope I've been of some help. Vinyl is a journey well worth taking.
| Originally Posted by M0T0XGUY /img/forum/go_quote.gif Bump - I just received a paycheck, and am thus starting to take this turntable idea a bit more seriously. Also, it seems as though there are an abundance of vintage Technics and Duals available on eBay, so, specifically, what models from these brands should I be looking for? |
I have quite a few Duals (Idler Drive: 1209, 1212, 1219, 1228, and Belt Drive: 1241, 1242), and, for my money, the idler drives are of higher quality and better built. Both the 1241 and 1242 have problems and are currently on the disabled list, while all of the idler drive units except for the 1212 are up and running and in use. I particularly like the 1219 (TOTL in the early 70s) and the 1209. The 1209 is noted for being pretty bulletproof. Mine has been working fine for over 30 years now.
I also have a number of Technics turntables, both belt drive and direct drive: SL-1350 (Direct Drive), SL-6 (Linear tracking), SL-D4 (Linear tracking), SL-BD20 and BD22 (belt drive) and an SL-D2 (Direct Drive). Of all of them, I prefer the SL-D2 for it's simplicity and most of all for its sound quality. It just sounds better to my ears. Although much of the fun of turntables (at least for me) is the set-up procedure, you can pretty much get a plug n' play unit if you go with a Technics TT that uses the P-Mount system. All the set-up stuff has been taken into account and done for you......just plug in a cartridge and you're good to go. All the Technics Linear tracking TTs are P-mount.
If possible, I would check out the thrifts and the upcoming Spring yard/garage sales, if only because you will avoid the pitfalls of shipping. Believe me, it can be a pretty bad experience.........I've had a few arrive in pieces. You might also want to look at eBay and find the items that are within driving distance. Local pickup of a TT is always preferable to having one shipped.
And finally, head over to Audiokarma.org for more info on vintage TT's. Those guys are to vintage audio gear what Head-Fi is to headphones.
Hope I've been of some help. Vinyl is a journey well worth taking.
