Turntables: Vintage Marantz 6300 vs New NAD 533?

Rich makes good points. I'd take it a step further in saying anyone new to any audio technology is better off buying new so as to gain the support of the dealer. Once familiar with differences in sound and mechanics between one's refernce and possible upgrades, then used is a viable option.

Get an old AR, DUAL or Garrard, REK-o-KUT for about $20 at a garage sale and come out WAY ahead. NAD , rega etc are way over hyped.

"...and the Regas have always been well reviewed."

Ouch!

Talk to Kevin, owner of KAB Electroacoustics, dude. He's da man.

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Psychic:

I don't quite understand the "ouch." Did I mis-lead regarding the Regas ... because it certainly was not my intent. I thought that the NAD was either based on the Rega P3/or was a Rega wearing a different name tag. With that being said, I also seem to remember that there are at least a couple of different Rega models being on recommended lists, etc. Never owned one though.

Lately, I have become just a bit leary of vintage electronics, mostly because of the cost associated with rehab-ing a vintage piece. I did it with two Marantz receivers ... which were both in good shape and acquired for a $100 or so each, but cost more than $250 each to properly rehab by a professional outfit ... and there is no warranty. For me, buying new equipment is the way to go (unless I really know the component's ownership history).

So, if the NAD is not the way to go and going with one of the Technics or other brands from KAB (the Technics are nice TT's ... owned one for many a year back in the 80's) ... that's cool.

Regards, Rich

rich, psychic (in case you haven't already noticed) is the resident direct-drive (kab) zealot, chipping away at the belt-drive dogma for many a moon now, and now complemented by johnnantais, idler wheel demi-god for an honest-to-god two pronged attack. his persistence is admirable, and his postings are pretty damn amusing to boot. i suspect that when not listening to vinyl or surfing the philippine basket trick websites, he's lurking here looking to place a strategic zinger.