turntables for dartzeel phono preamp...

Sota offers reconditioned tables at superb prices,for those not being able to swing a new one.Thought you might want to know this.
Good luck

You don't have to spend big $$$ on a turntable to get good sound. Have a look at KAB Electro Acoustics and learn some history of direct drive and Technics. You'll be enlightened and more informed:

http://www.kabusa.com/ttdrive.htm

Once you get a basic understanding of the various drive implementations, then you'll understand why there are not so many 'high end' turntables that offer direct drive. Another good site for information is:

http://www.soundfountain.com/amb/sp10page.html

A turntable's basic requirements are to spin the record at a consistent speed. If you don't have pitch stability, you will not have good sound.

Now where you can start to splurge (not required however) is the cartridge.

I went with a new Technics SL1210M5G and have applied 3 modifications so far (KAB Electro Acoustics PS 1200 external power supply, Boston Audio Mat1 and Symposium Rollerblock Jr footers on top a Symposium Ultra shelf on Rollerblocks), and to tell you the truth, I am beyond where I was with a SOTA Cosmos mk4. I really have lost my motivation to purchase an expensive turntable.

This has been quite an education. My original thoughts were to start with a basic turntable that has a clear upgrade path. The Technics is a great place to be, especially if you consider the cash outlay vs other more expensive turntables.

sorry, my last link in my thread posting should be:

http://www.soundfountain.com/amb/sp10page.html

I pasted the same link twice, but have a look at the SoundFountain site, lots of good information there.

Thanks james will look into it. I had been recommended a sp-25 direct drive but hard to find

james,

how are the technics and the sota different soundwise and ease of use wise in your experience?

thanks

mike