[Vedder323]

this... http://www.elexatelier.com/ATPL50.htm
or this... http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.js...rk_2&oid=58694
or this... http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.js...rk_3&oid=35910

 

[chillysalsa]

I think you're best off buying a used Dual...

 

[Vedder323]

Quote:

Originally posted by chillysalsa I think you're best off buying a used Dual...

what is a dual?

 

[puppyslugg]

Quote:

Originally posted by Vedder323 what is a dual?

Dual is a old German turntable manufacturer(no longer in business?).

Take at look these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=3283

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=3283

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=48649

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=48649

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=48649

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=3283

These are all belt drive. Dual also made puck and direct drive tables.

 

[davei]

Dual still makes turntables today. I agree with chillysalsa - a used <$100 deck (assuming it's in good condition with the right cartridge) will run circles around anything you can buy for that much new.

 

[chillysalsa]

Or, here we go, an MMF 1 just posted by a fellow head-fi'er.

Also would cream those new tables.

Another favourite pick is the legendary Thorens TD160, but usually they go for around $200. But if you can stretch your budget, it will keep you happy till you're ready to spend in the 4 digits on a new one!

 

[Vedder323]

Call me a fool or deaf... just got back from Circuit City with the Audio Technica... sounds so friggin good! I love vinyl!

 

[chillysalsa]

Well, at least we've converted another one!

Play that funky music!

 

[Vedder323]

Do I need to clean these? I can hear a snap,crackle, pop as I play them... I assume that is dust, etc etc?

 

[Vedder323]

I almost bougth this http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.js...rk_1&oid=14620

you guys know if it is better than the one it came with?

Will it make a difference?

 

[lini]

Quote:

Originally posted by puppyslugg Dual is a old German turntable manufacturer(no longer in business?).

Still in business, but since quite some time already a subsidiary of Schneider (which is more an el cheapo type of manufacturer - but, fortunately, the quality of the Dual record players hasn't suffered, only the product range is more limited. And there's some confusion, too, 'cause Schneider has only obtained the record player branch and brand name license for that - whereas, afaik, the Metro AG holds the rest of the brand name licences. Thus the Dual logo can also be found on cheap far eastern oem dvd players et cetera... Bit of a pity, of course, as the original Dual used to have fairly proper hifi electronics, too...). Anyway, more info on their recent offerings here: http://80.146.233.151/t3/index.php?id=11&type=1 Interesting are the players from the CS435 (which can compete with a Pro-Ject Debut) up. More info and several offerings with different cartridges should also be available at www.phonophono.de. And if you're over here, most Media Markt shops have some Dual players on stock, too.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

P.S.: Oh, and here's the link to the Dual Classics site on the web: http://www.compassnet.com/concept/

 

[Vedder323]

Would this one really be worth taking mine back???
lemme know and if its THAT much better... ill buy it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=3283

or this one...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=48649

 

[lini]

Quote:

Originally posted by Vedder323 Would this one really be worth taking mine back??? lemme know and if its THAT much better... ill buy it! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=3283 or this one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=48649

Yes, assuming it's in good condition, especially the first one (CS505-2) should play one or two classes above your A-T.

Greetings from Munich!

Manfred / lini

 

[puppyslugg]

Quote:

Originally posted by Vedder323 Would this one really be worth taking mine back??? lemme know and if its THAT much better... ill buy it! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...&category=3283

If the shipping cost is reasonable, I personally would pay the "Buy it now" price.

 

[Vedder323]

alright... im gonna give it a shot and trust you guys...

Im having a hard time understanding how it will be so much better. What will "I hear as a difference" when I get it?

Sure doesnt "Look" all that great...