Best all time EVER Turn table (record player)

[svandamme]

Does the linear arm in any way change or improve the way the needle sits on the groove?
are they more or less sensitive to skipping?

[svandamme]

Originally Posted by Oomkin

There's more to be said. I checked eBay; the Technics is outside his stated price range, even used. A nearby store may have it for less, but that is not guaranteed. On eBay, $400 and up with no cartridge; $500 and up with a cartridge. (Unless you're after a $260 turntable with no cartridge, a missing foot, and a broken cueing lever. What a bargain.)

SL-1900 is very similar, but more home use spec..
it also has pitch control, but not in a slider which DJ's want.

And much cheaper...

Alternative for the SL1200 range is a JB systems Disco 1100
It's pretty much an SL1200 clone, I had em when i was 16 and was doing local DJ stuff.. Other the the snobbery of it aint a real technichs, they were pretty equal to the Technics.. but no , not for audiofiles ..

[serene911]

Originally Posted by svandamme

Does the linear arm in any way change or improve the way the needle sits on the groove?
are they more or less sensitive to skipping?

The linear tracking arm mimics the way a record is actually cut on the
original lacquer. I believe also eliminates anti skating issues. I have
not noticed it being either more or less sensitive to skipping.
Theoretically it should improve the way it sits in the groove, but that
is also related to the cartridge and stylus design,material and shape.
It works for me.

[svandamme]

cool, I may have to snap me one of them Technics linear ones , they got some nice looking ones and in any case this kind of gear is not going to loose value over time innit

[CurtEgerer]

No mention of Garrard

[Scott Douglas]

How about a Miracord?

[Scott Douglas]

Originally Posted by svandamme

But with a record.. i have to do some effort..
put the old record away
find new one get it out of the sleeve..
throw it on the platter,
turn on amp
turn dial to loud
put the needle on the record

I'd put the needle on the record
THEN turn dial to loud

Easier on the speakers.

[ramonesfreak]

Originally Posted by CurtEgerer

No mention of Garrard

A huge PIA to service. Friend of mine ownes a stereo/record shop and services vintage tables. He finally stopped taking in Gerard tables.

Don’t know about that specific table but generally speaking a pain

[RWebb]

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Some of the best ones I've heard recently are from Pear Audio and the new line of Rega Planar tables.

If anyone in the LA area is looking for a new turntable, repairs, or any and all hifi equipment, check out my buddy's store in Downtown LA - Common Wave Hi-Fi

[cairns]

No unseen bolts. A Clearaudio Ambient. Just need to properly space the motor unit from the turntable proper.

[svandamme]

Originally Posted by RWebb

Rock Lobster!!

[pwd72s]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoaAb5MnKtY

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by afterburn 549

I hope we can stay within the bounds of the outline here in this thread.

5 pages of people listing the most famous and most expensive turntables on the planet isn't good enough for you??

[afterburn 549]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

5 pages of people listing the most famous and most expensive turntables on the planet isn't good enough for you??

Good enough is for - all grey area, no pass, no fail.
The running header is a- prepositional phrase -may be
This thread as others has a subject in mind to peruse and postulate.
To learn from others.
It is about what Turn table one LIKES or use.
Not about wishes so much and definitely not about your favorite music.
thanx

[pwd72s]

Okay, I'll stay on topic for you. My 1970's vintage Techniques SL7 quartz direct drive linear tracking with Ortofon cartridge still plays my old rock n' roll vinyl fine enough to satisfy my old ears.

[pwd72s]

Made in the USA, belt drive, in the affordable range, cartridge choices, looks cool...

Anybody here have one? Should my old Techniques act up, may give them a ring.

https://uturnaudio.com/pages/turntables

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by afterburn 549

Good enough is for - all grey area, no pass, no fail.
The running header is a- prepositional phrase -may be
This thread as others has a subject in mind to peruse and postulate.
To learn from others.
It is about what Turn table one LIKES or use.
Not about wishes so much and definitely not about your favorite music.
thanx

pick a Rega or VPi in your price range - if not the best performance/$$ then they will be very close

if you play music loud, or have wood floors, then sand box it

a cover on while playing helps

high quality phono stage and everything else...

[afterburn 549]

Lots of good info here.
Next round we will investigate old jukeboxes.

[sc_rufctr]