Raul, thanks for that quote from Vintage Knob. Perhaps I failed to read that whole sentence when I consulted VK but as I recall their blurb on the PD444 stated the model number of the M-S motor used by Luxman in that table. I didnt note that it was sourced from Victor/JVC, if that’s the case..
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
Howdy folks-
We’ll I’ve got the vinyl bug for sure. 6 months ago, I bought my first TT, a nice Technics 1200 GR along with some killer vintage MM carts like Audio-Technica, Stanton and a few Grace. I love my GR! I love that little silver bastard A LOT as a matter of fact. A couple weeks ago, my second table arrived, a minty fresh Luxman PD-444 from Japan. This is a Micro Seiki built TT and was the "tits" in the mid 70’s. I can mount 2 arms on the Luxman. I’ve got a nice Victor 7045 arm coming soon along with a Victor X-1IIe MM cart which work quite well together.
I’d like to add another Vintage TT from the 70’s or 80’s and probably phase out the GR. I like the look of the old Pioneer, Denon and Victor tables. I’d like to get a vintage table that can be serviced if needed, something I can add a sweet vintage arm too. 3 arms are better than two!
I’d like to hear suggestions and comments on some fantastic, cool as crap, vintage turntables that you think should sit next to the Luxman.
Thanks again for your help!
Brent
We’ll I’ve got the vinyl bug for sure. 6 months ago, I bought my first TT, a nice Technics 1200 GR along with some killer vintage MM carts like Audio-Technica, Stanton and a few Grace. I love my GR! I love that little silver bastard A LOT as a matter of fact. A couple weeks ago, my second table arrived, a minty fresh Luxman PD-444 from Japan. This is a Micro Seiki built TT and was the "tits" in the mid 70’s. I can mount 2 arms on the Luxman. I’ve got a nice Victor 7045 arm coming soon along with a Victor X-1IIe MM cart which work quite well together.
I’d like to add another Vintage TT from the 70’s or 80’s and probably phase out the GR. I like the look of the old Pioneer, Denon and Victor tables. I’d like to get a vintage table that can be serviced if needed, something I can add a sweet vintage arm too. 3 arms are better than two!
I’d like to hear suggestions and comments on some fantastic, cool as crap, vintage turntables that you think should sit next to the Luxman.
Thanks again for your help!
Brent
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I hate automatic turntables, especially the vintage automatic turntables. If the owner of such turntables is not a DIYer then they must be serviced, refurbished, adjusted, calibrated etc. Many automatic turntables are broken, the electornics does not work well. How much the owners have to pay to restore them ? The only automatic turntable which i’d like to have is this cute little 12inch size Technics SL-10 (and fully programmable SL-15 with 205 mk4 pmount cartridge), but ONLY if they are already refurbished by some specialista in Japan. Nice for a kitchen system. Serious vintage turntables must be manual in my opinion. I just don’t trust this automatic sh*t Automatic turntables are difinitely not the best turntables. |
@chakster the definition of “the best” is quite subjective. In my own subjective viewpoint, I prefer semi-automatic turntables that return the tonearm to its rest at the end of play. The mechanism that furnished that function on my prized (and slightly customized) Technics SL-1700mk2 turntables uses an optical detector, and therefore that part is relatively immune to wear and tear. I do openly admit that the mechanism which it invokes is mechanical, and involves a rubber drive belt that is prone to requiring periodic replacement. That is a small concession as far as I’m concerned for the convenience of semi-automatic operation. Admittedly, my aural faculties have diminished somewhat, so my sound quality needs might not be as high as that of others, but I have never enjoyed such sonic bliss before with lesser equipment. |
@sleepwalker65 Have you seen this AT Safety Raiser ? Brand new device from Audio-Technica for lazy guys: "Designed to mount on a manual turntable, the AT6006R Safety Raiser automatically lifts the tonearm at the end of a record, protecting the stylus from damage." I think it's nice option for manual turntables. |
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