any recomendations for 78 rpm TTs?

As I recall, some models of Thorens turntables used to have 78, 45, and 33 rpm speeds. One model that I know of with 78 rpm speed is the Thorens TD-190, but there may be other ones that better meet your needs. Jerry Raskin's "Needle Doctor" carries this model. For more info, go to this link: http://www.needledoctor.com/s.nl;jsessionid=ac112b1d1f4367b170aea2cd4867b96eaf48ad14f4f6.qQvJq2PEmlnva30P-BbQmkLz-ATzr6Lzn6rzqwTxpQOUc30KaNDNo6XKq6zInRmLa3mP8RbCpR0HoA5Qmh0KbgTNo6XK-kDvrA4Ka3iIqRnvp6iIpAjOp6jynQjM-AbJpgaMa30PbhySb38T8Oexo6XHngbynknvrkLOlQzNp65In0__?sc=2&category=42&it=A&id=846

Some other brands to seriously consider are Rega, Music Hall, and Pro-Ject, all of which build good tables at reasonable prices. Rega, for example, makes a model called the Planar 78, which is built specifically for 78-rpm playback.

You should also check the web sites for Audio Advisor and Music Direct to see what they offer.

Have you tried a forum search? This question was discussed in the last three months.

I was just in the same situation. My wife's folks had a huge stack of mint condition 78s lying around and gave them to me when they moved a couple of months ago. My VPI has no 78 speed, so I hit eBay. Turns out that there's a guy who lives very near me who refurbishes old Dual tables. This individual is a fanatic for condition. Seriously, I now have a 40 year old Dual 1215 that looks very nearly new...all for $82. Had to add another $80 on top of that for a good cart with conical stylus (Grado 45C), but I was in business for not much money. The whole thing sounds pretty damn good overall. Here's his eBay 'Items for Sale' if you want to take a look:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZgopeddad

Try esoteric sound. They manufacture inexpensive turntables with both 78 rpm speed and pitch control. http://www.esotericsound.com/

1. www.kabusa.com. The revamped Technics 1200 (phychanimal loves this table).
2. Thorens 180, 190.
3. www.kabusa.com The revamped Technics BD-22.
4. If rich, SME 30.
5. Thorens 501
6. Any tables by Esoteric Audio
7. Rega p78
9. VPI did have a upgraded SAMA that ran 78 I saw once on a HW-19 Mk. III.
10. Run a VPI with an SDS (digital LCD version)
11. Old Dual or Thorens
12. Build on new plinth for a Lenco

Need more? ;-)

Marty