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New TT for ~$1500

My birthday is coming up and I will be asking for a *new* TT. Budget is up to $1500, but preferably closer to $1k. I would be comfortable pitching in another few hundred $$$ for a good cartridge if I get a table without one. Was thinking:
Rega P3, maybe P6 if I really stretch the budget (that'd be over my $1500 mark)

MoFi StudioDeck
Clearaudio Concept (I have a lead on a lightly used one with low hours, bundled with an Artist V2 cart, but might make gift giving awk)

Pro-Ject X2 w/ Sumiko Moonstone

Any thoughts?

tas236
oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
Do you like any of the older stuff like, Thoren, Garrard, Sparta, QRC, Russco. I love the look, Art Deco

Rim drive, belt/rim drive combo.

For a direct drive I like Micro Seiki, they were, wonderful sounding, nice looking, and good tone arms too.
I had one stolen... man oh man...lot of time in that thing..

I like Ortofon, and Grado both.
  
Heavy MM mono carts, Pickering and Shure for 78s is still one of the best..

Regards
elliottbnewcombjr
5,486 posts
 


here's Denon DP-80 from Japan, prior one was from Russia

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Denon-DP-80-DK-300-Direct-Drive-Turntable-in-Excellent-Condition-Vintage/153895237352?hash=item23d4def6e8:g:3aQAAOSwgj9ekoaJ

I really like the dual arm potential of this JVC large plinth with TT61 spinner

https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649609617-victor-tt-61-quality-direct-drive-turntable/
elliottbnewcombjr
5,486 posts
 
JVC Victor Spinner TT61, what say you?

I ended up with TT81, but I am thinking, for residential use, less costly TT61 is probably equal in performance, even if further developments were made.

Yes?
elliottbnewcombjr
5,486 posts
 
instant dual arm setup, add cartridges, play

Denon DK-2000 Dual Arm Plinth

Denon DP-3000 Turntable

Denon DA-308 Long Tonearm, 11-1/8" effective length

??? 9" rear arm

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Denon-Dp-3000-Dk-2000-Analog-Player-With-Double-Arm-DA-308-Unknown-maker-Uesd/183692949405?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2ac4f3f79d:g:FcYAAOSwyhVca8Z1&enc=AQAEAAACYIQvEcHUrT7nmUC3yY5qbPyaBN1nJEDYW8MyypsJPgXKBE6azt8cGhqIvkcfFDcbkyCbo1uZrO3210WWi3PkO9%2BIfcFnOQi3iHr9TB4uTTEacSPTYxEoLNBlThhDMUYaWUEhgjNisyPVYRwMEMV4Czwlp%2FABhifbNmwVUj00Ft4M5fwHOh27i20XDMoDLpgVOh6orJVmgoqJ9de2RdraBBVYonBVCb5FkNJzz62uhYVEuVUR9%2Br%2FnEcTXZB3EjysGVtu7KBshKy3QC8%2FvyDNzNtDaW359BEVfMmerH5yf5aT5UVkDH%2BmlFrl4%2FBb03ywwPA7ZG%2Fv7Iv78qDuMGUa4CGKIR4frQpLfOj1tQ2aok900p13d%2BLLtJHUef3pBSOcdI45rqQrRdHpx9s4soSyQ3hbMKuDUWBCr9IZGcsKByznscdLIDljJQSQUVZU%2FCW%2FdHJLO17zapg2ZYfy3%2FmARv7gTYyT5FbbMAn1AtTGbl9TvP%2B2a3HS1qKAS6v2sO2g7LYRSreVH1zj4Jv3E1vJQ6hEJq3yolPyRc%2F4LP5A30FXvcY%2FowsBiA0IEpWnwo3%2FdCOAK1C2lGlm5diQq1IH35gjzYlxLYlHquN2i3t2o6r7vw2RqYyOJAyR4guS5Scs%2BokY7h4sr4sfaEj5I%2Bstnio%2B8z%2FgVgFnVTe7aYwXG%2FMkWFCO64RV72EbHOHsEEE5OJMYOZv5ykjY5S8kzCt%2FZHQ2gFwPsoMTNJ2DNWW7yKUgxw%2BEAXxwvdxv%2FmP%2BG%2BjrIXql2f7ERtBIy73rGdSmYdNxtq16AHn3tm9C3nTQX5mc&checksum=183692949405f470ed1eb7554564ab41fe209597c8fc

offers 2 year square trade protection for $240. which would protect: both arms, turntable, dust-cover hinges, ...

it looks like it would be real easy to remove the finish and stain it a different wood color
elliottbnewcombjr
5,486 posts
 
Chackster, what have you to say about this auction site?

denon dk-2000 dual arm plinth with dust cover, $300. usd,

https://www.hi-fi.ru/auction/detail/1147688?refsource=hifishark

seems he will give an alternate price to include a DP-80 or other spinner which would make more sense considering shipping costs
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