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TurnTable Quest

Hello,  I would like to start saving for a TTable. I still have a crush on my first real TTable, a Denon DP62L. So sorry I sold it years ago.

WTS, I really like the separate motors, platter ect. Not sure what to look for in that direction. Feel free to offer suggestions. I wont be ready to buy for a while, hopefully the sticker shock wont be that bad.

Thank you, KG

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jperry
2,454 posts
 
Go on........

I have owned a lot of turntables including VPI, Basis, Rega, Thorens, Linn etc; and to me the classic Garrard 301 and 401 tables, restored with a high quality base sound better than any turntable I have owned.

Unfortunately, $1,000 will only get you there if you make a great garage sale buy and build your own base.
kgveteran OP
377 posts
 
  • "I have owned a lot of turntables including VPI, Basis, Rega, Thorens, Linn etc; and to me the classic Garrard 301 and 401 tables, restored with a high quality base sound better than any turntable I have owned.

    Unfortunately, $1,000 will only get you there if you make a great garage sale buy and build your own base."
 I dont follow this, is the Garrard a retro table and guys are just replacing the old plinth with a more solid, and isolating platform ?
jperry
2,454 posts
 
kgveteran "I don't follow this, is the Garrard a retro table and guys are just replacing the old plinth with a more solid, and isolating platform ?"

Yes, see the link below to Loricraft

http://www.garrard501.com/


bobheinatz
724 posts
 
Clean and restore any parts needed and build a more solid and substantial plinth.  I have a fully restored Lenco that is the last table I will ever need.

ochremoon
48 posts
 
If I had only $1000 to spend on a turntable and didn't want to go DIY on an old idler (probably the best path to great sound for relatively little money) I would definitely be looking at buying secondhand. 
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