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Technics SL-P2000 CD player: good idea??

Hi There -

I'm new on the site, and just wanted to ask some advice....

I've been offered a used Technics SL-P2000 Reference CD player in very good condition, for just over £100, and wonder what you guys think of the deal. I know it was about £1000 in the early '90s, but don't really know how it stands up today.

It's to replace a faulty SL-P770 which I loved (the detail in particular). My budget is very limited, so I couldn't reach to more money anyway.

Any good? I've got a Marantz PM6010 KI-Signature amp, nothing very expensive, and my primary source is my Garrard 401/SME record deck....

Any advice appreciated!
Thanks
benevolentelephant
foxtrot
211 posts
 
Early 90's was a long time ago my friend, technology has advanced so I guess you better save a bit more cash and buy a good CD player

Good Luck
elberoth2's avatar
elberoth2
1,223 posts
 
SL-P2000 was a Technics top of the line player a while back. Build like a tank and sounded actually quite good. I don't really think that you can buy something better for the money.
steam3642
124 posts
 
Hi mate
There are many older units that are of a very high sonic standard but look out for spare parts as this can sometimes be a problem eg; laser,transport parts,it comes down to if your looking to use this player as a medium/long term player , if it sounds good to you go for it ,really there is so much info to go through on the web and also everyone has a different preferance , one unit may be good to you and another may not like it so much and thats when your preferance comes in , i had a Technics slp - 999 a few years back ( nice unit ) and now use a Musical Fidelity A324 Dac with Denon 3910 universal as transport . All the best and hope you enjoy the technics if you go for it.
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