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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
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zavato
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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
2,199 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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zavato
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Mikelavigne- OMG- beautiful.  The nicest 301 I saw was a Shindo version
mikelavigne
2,199 posts
 

thanks Zavato.

as much as i loved the Rockport, possibly the Garrard is the turntable i miss the most for it's joyful way (if not completely truthful way) of playing music.

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imhififan
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Thorens reference
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/43/39/81/433981e30c5280a56f8cefcf4a1b5b26.jpg
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