[Eee Pee]

What part is correcting the off-centeredness?  I'd have to assume the tonearm is making minute adjustments?
 
The L.N.K.I.S.S - Let's not keep it simple, stupid approach.

 

[sbradley02]

While not remotely in the class as that one, my previous turntable (quite a few years ago) was a Sansui SR-717 which I thought was a very nice unit.
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These days, generally true, although it wasn't always so. There were some VERY high end DD decks in the late 70's and early 80's.
To wit: http://www.thevintageknob.org/pioneer-Exclusive_P3.html
The last one of these I saw for sale was $12K, IIRC, but of course like many rare vintage pieces, you're paying for the rarity. Nonetheless, this is a very highly regarded table. I'd love to have one someday.

 

[Skylab]

Oh same - I have a Denon DP-59L and a Pioneer PL-550 both of which are terrific.

 

[palmfish]

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Oh same - I have a Denon DP-59L and a Pioneer PL-550 both of which are terrific.

Beat me to it - I was just about to mention the Denons and Pioneers... And don't forget Technics. The SL-1200 and variants are definitely "audiophile" grade (whatever that means).
 
My PL-707 is an excellent turntable and cost less than $500 when it was new.

 

[Skylab]

The PL-707 is a great deck.  And yes, there are some people who swear by the better Technics DD decks.
 
Since this is a picture deck, here is a nice shot of my PL-530:
 


 
And the DP-59L:
 

 

[The8thst]

Actaully thats a Jazzmaster.

Thanks for the kind words guys.

My mistake. I was picturing one of these with the pickups swapped out:

Nice guitar either way.

 

[Greyson]

No worries. Here's what things look like to the right of my turntable. The other speaker tower is on the opposite wall, so it projects quite well into the room.
 

 

 

[AuralRelations]

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And the DP-59L:
 

I just noticed the picture behind your turntable and laughed. 

 

[Skylab]

My daughter's handiwork from years ago

 

[MorbidToaster]

I'm still pretty conflicted on what turntable I'm going to end up with. Trying to decide if I should just go balls out or if I should get something 'good' and worry about it later if I feel the need to upgrade...

 

[TheWuss]

just do like i did, MT.
get the VPI classic, with a nice Dynavector MC cartridge.
and be upgrade-resistant for years to come. 

 

[MorbidToaster]

just do like i did, MT.
get the VPI classic, with a nice Dynavector MC cartridge.
and be upgrade-resistant for years to come.  :evil:

My original plan was a Nottingham Interspace SE and 2M Black with a Simaudio Phonostage.

Option 2 is a Clearaudio Concept, 2M Bronze and probably still a Sim stage.

How much does the Classic go for? I want to say it's cheaper than the Nottingham...

 

[TheWuss]

the nottingham goes for about 2 grand, right?
 
the VPI class is $2750.  without cartridge. 

 

[MorbidToaster]

the nottingham goes for about 2 grand, right?

the VPI class is $2750.  without cartridge. 

I was quoted 2700 with no cart for the SE. So pretty much the same. The baby Nottingham is 2 grand. That's where their tables start.

 

[TheWuss]

ah.  i see.  the nottingham sure is a beauty.
another great option would be the VPI Scoutmaster.  i think Mr. Skylab owns that one.
slightly more modern looking than the classic, too.