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Most aesthetic classic turntable

The Receiver and integrated amplifier heads have done it. Why don't we spin addicts do it too?
Submit your nominations for the most beautiful looking grand old ladies. Here's mine:
https://www.oracle-audio.com/legacy-products?lightbox=dataItem-ik8elx8p
Of course, I am prejudiced. Mine will be delivered Monday. It will replace a MK II, which a lot of folks say is beautiful. Not me. Fascinating appearance; but not pretty.

Let's hear from all you proud parents and lusting schemers!

2channel8
tablejockey
3,862 posts
 
I have always been an admirer of the Michell since the 80's.

Still relavent, even with so many choices today.

If I had a Gyrodec, I could easily be entertained just watching the platter spin!




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yogiboy
5,613 posts
 
Nakamichi TX-1000!
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/157274211956933244/
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mofimadness
4,969 posts
 
La Luce:
http://www.spj-laluce.com/products.htm

Oracle:
https://www.oracle-audio.com/delphi-mkvi-second-generation

Transrotor Dark Star:
https://goldenacoustics.gr/products/transrotor/dark-star-reference/



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zavato
1,397 posts
 
I don't think of a table from the 80's as old enough to be a "classic" 

maybe that's because i am ancient 👍

However, I think classic tables, and two come to mind- Garrard 301 and Thorens 124. Throw on an SME arm, and we are done 
mikelavigne
2,194 posts
 

my Garrard 301, with Dobbins Plinth, was a real beauty. i also had a Dobbins plinth’d SP-10 Mk2 and a Mk3.

the Garrard is to the right in this now 7 year old picture;

http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/mikel/the_Beat_joins_the_tt_family_(1_of_1).jpg

and the Artisan Fidelity versions of 301’s, or Thorens 124’s or the Technics SP-10 Mk2 or Mk3 are real works of art.

so i’m saying classic mechanicals, but modern ’retro’ plinths make for a classic looking, but great performing turntable.

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