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Dr. Feickert Blackbird

I want to get some opinions. I am currently saving for my end-all analog source. I have been lusting after the Blackbird for a year now. I keep trying to talk myself out of it, but keep coming back. Love the classic turntable look, the reviews, and especially 2 arms. If I am only going to have one table, I want 2 arms. I still have time, as I'm not half way to my $$ goal for a the table and first arm.

Is there better or equal performer for at or under that price without losing that classic turntable look? 

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elliottbnewcombjr
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Had I known about this Luxman PD444 dual arm table, I might have gone for it

 

 

elliottbnewcombjr
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thorens td124 in 2 arm plinth (get your own reconditioned td124

 

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https://www.google.com/search?q=turntable+two+tonearms&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS949US949&sxsrf=ALiCzsZBhhOuwmzxu9FHjObi0z8iCNR0Yg:1651932363508&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjy5-DNx833AhWFPM0KHYFQCSwQ1TV6BQgBEMwB&biw=1280&bih=609&dpr=1.5#spd=2487841389891408829

if you have vibration free floor, the td124 is a terrific tt, heavy platter yeilds awesome bass, sadly it’s bearing is succeptible to vertical motion, my flimsy wood floors not stable enough.

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rdk777
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+1 on the Kuzma Stabi R turntable.  It's built like a tank and can accommodate multiple tonearms. I had the wood plinth upgrade, which at the time could only handle one tonearm.  I have seen the later models (with wood plinth) that can handle multiple tonearms and probably would not have sold mine had it been able to do that. Thee Stabi R with the 4P (11") would be an endgame rig IMO.

rsf507
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@rdk777 I'm pretty certain that the Stabi R with wooden plinth can only accommodate 1 tonearm. The other Stabi R's can accommodate upto a total of 4 arms. But please verify with a Kuzma dealer.

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edgyhassle OP
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Thank you everyone!

 

@elliottbnewcombjr I too love the Luxman and Thorens tables. I looked long and hard at those. Most of my equipment in the past has been from the 70's including Nakamichi, Klipsch, Thorens, and AR. I think I need to move into this decade, but I am still emotionally attached. If I had the duckets I would get both a new  table and that Luxman, TD 124 or Garrard 301.

@rsf507 I think you have me on your advice. I had looked at that Kuzma table, but never circled back. Since I love the vintage look, I'm thinking that with the right plinth it could look very Garrard-like. Definitely leaning that way. I even like it with the wings on both sides. If the wood plinth only allows for one, maybe there will be the ability to upgrade to a larger plinth later.

@rdk777 Agreed that would be a great end-game.

Again thanks all! You got me off the fence. I'm excited! 

Eddie

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