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How can you recommend a TT that isn't even released yet?
How can you recommend a TT that isn't even released yet?
Onkyo might be "less" known name,
Guys the best thing you can do to ensure correct alignment is get a bespoke protractor for your table/arm combination. The MintLP best tractor is the go. I faffed around with test records/dual trace audio CRO, USB microscopes, fozgometer etc etc but the MintLP nails it every time. 3150Hz test track on test LP's is useful for setting speeds accurately and silent tracks are useful for isolating unwanted noise/rumble and such, but the rest of them are really only useful for tweaking studio equipment i.e fully adjustable RIAA's and cutterheads.
Best $110 a vinylista will spend.
http://mintlp.com/best.htm
No affiliation, I just love this simple no BS product that works every time.
Well, if you are prepared to wait a bit for the just released Onkyo DD TT, it may just be the ticket.
I could not fail to notice that Down Under quality vintage analog is comparatively pricey - but consider yourself lucky for not being in South America - whenever looking for some rare stuff, I usually end up on Mercato Libre & $imilar $ites - yike$!
Although nothing special, this CEC built table might also be worth considering http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Audio-Reflex-AGS-MR-110-Turntable-Record-Player-LP-Made-in-Japan-/181636423655?pt=AU_Electronics_Vintage_Electronics&hash=item2a4a5fdfe7
Hi TeskR,
The Denon DP series of direct drives are good, and sold well thus are readily available. Micro Seiki belt drives are good. Some of the Technics are good, some not, same with Pioneer. There are good and not so good Toshiba and JVC units as well.
These are the used ones I would be looking for in your price range. Also I would look to Stereonet over eBay. You will find much keener prices for the same items there.
Thanks for the suggestion I noticed that was coming out, however there is only one importer in Aus for Onkyo as far as I know and I can imagine they are going to apply the 'Australia Tax' liberally.
I really don't know much about whats quality in the Vintage TT world, I'm basically looking for something that is quiet enough to be able to listen to often using headphones, as this will be how its used often. I guess I am kind of leaning towards a Project Debut Carbon (DC) as it will have a warranty and should be fairly quiet?
Thanks for your help, the more knowledge the better.
Edit: Is there any standout vintage TTs I should keep an eye out for on ebay?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sony-PS-1100-Turntable-/141541133527?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item20f4824cd7#shpCntId
This TT is near my house so i wouldnt have to postage, is 170USD too much for that?
Very interesting, the downloaded protractors off vinyl engine are obviously free, but I never feel that my alignment is ever more than a good guess.
Getting the right needle weight is easy enough with the Project stylus force gauge.
Another reminder that the easiest "protractor" I have ever seen is the Mobile Fidelity Geodisc. Incredibly easy to use, and gets plenty close enough for most setups. For my Denon it was spot on.