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Hi
I'm looking for quick solution on a TT that will be
"the big bang for the buck" , fo maybe 1 year.

I eventually want the Raven TW Acoustic ,that's my choice.
I love this TT it has great PRAT

I have a Emm labs CDP & Dac DCC2 so pretty good front end.

So to the TT
1- Thoren TD124
2- Linn Sondek LP12
3- Garrard 301 or the 401 don't the difference

If you can spare a minute or 2 of your time from your experience view point that would be much apprciated
budget app $ 2,000.00

I listen to classical and Jazz with the 15% of R&R
macallan25
joe_in_seattle
114 posts
 
You're comparing 3 very different machines. Your question is asking about very old vintage and vintage - Garrard/Linn/Thorens.

Were it me, I'd use the budget on a new Rega P3 with a good cartridge and power supply unit. All Rega TT, Exact cartridge, and PSU would come in under your price, offer very good performance for the interim while you learn what it is you're looking for in vintage (other than price) and you might find that an upgrade isn't needed.

Rega's are famous for good PRAT.
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albertporter
4,949 posts
 
Considering current pricing and what's involved in getting one of the old tables running, I'd go for the Garrard 301 oil bearing model.

Cost will probably be around $1200.00 for table. Add a decent arm and you should come in under the $2000.00 mark.

You might be surprised by the Garrard, especially if you keep it for comparison after you buy the Raven.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
linn now sells a whole lp12 package for between 2 and 3k. might just be a keeper. otherwise pick up a denon 500m
chashmal
605 posts
 
I have heard all 3 and owned 2 of them ( Linn and Garrard). The Linn is sweeter to my ear, and more versatile. That's my pick.
uktel
60 posts
 
If I were in your shoes I'd look out for a Townsend Rock with an Excalibur tonearm on board,this should come in under budget and maybe even leave enough to buy a decent cartridge as well.
It may be a little more difficult to source out a Rock,But I feel it would be worthwhile as it would outperform IMHO the other decks on your shortlist.
Happy hunting
Terry
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