The Technics SL-M3 is a rare linear tracking turntable. Has rock solid speed. Be a good choice.
So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?
Pretty much as the title says.
Have been looking for a while for a decent DD table to add to my lot.
Have bought a few lower end ones and ultimately been dissapointed.
Now I know there were/ are literally hundreds of choices from the Japanese Golden era of DD tables.
Looking for suggestions from actual owners of solid DD tables up to about $1000 .
I have read and read but nothing substitutes for real experience.
This would likely not be my primary table, my Garrard 401 has that position for now.
Thank you.
Have been looking for a while for a decent DD table to add to my lot.
Have bought a few lower end ones and ultimately been dissapointed.
Now I know there were/ are literally hundreds of choices from the Japanese Golden era of DD tables.
Looking for suggestions from actual owners of solid DD tables up to about $1000 .
I have read and read but nothing substitutes for real experience.
This would likely not be my primary table, my Garrard 401 has that position for now.
Thank you.
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@uberwalz That’s what I’m sayin’. The plinth was cheap and the two arm wands were just as bad. If you are looking for a serious table within your budget there are two Kenwood KD-550s with tonearms included listed on ebay . I have owned the Kenwood KD- 500 with a MMT arm and a KD-600 with a Grace 747 arm. You will not go wrong with these Kenwoods! Here ya go! https://liquidaudio.com.au/kenwood-kd-500-kd-550-direct-drive-turntable/ |
best-groove, Don't you think the "engine and electronics" ARE the DNA of any turntable, including the DP80? IMO, the major deficiency of the original product was exactly its plinth (and tonearm, but that's a different argument). By re-doing the substructure from A to Z, Peter has transformed the guts of the DP80 into a true high end product. Which sadly is out of reach of the OP's budget. If you're just objecting to the cost of the re-done DP80, that's too bad. I'd love to have one of the PBN versions, if I were not already more than supplied with turntables. But as to the notion that one could not find an original DP80 for $1000 or less, I am a little dubious. A few years ago, when I thought about selling my completely "done" sample, I got little interest at around $1200, indicating that the market could not bear that price. With patience and a little luck, I think it could be done. If the OP wants a tonearm too for his price limit, then all bets are off. |
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