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Turntable selection advise

I have to admit that I am no audiophile nor do I have the funds to purchase some of the extravagant systems out there, I'm just a simple guy looking for simple advise. So far, I have looked into 3 turntables and I am wondering if some of you could assist me with my selection process. I just want to play vinyl that's all, hmmm audio nirvana ~!

So far I have looked into various TT and my selection is as follows.

1) Technics SL1200MK2
2) Technics 1210M5
3) Audio Technica AT-PL120

I like the fact that the Audio Technica has a built in phono pre amp and it plays at 3 different LP's speed rates (33, 45 and 78)

Could someone please advise the pro's and con's of my above selection?
chgolatin2
azmoon
126 posts
 
Definitely get into vinyl. It can re-ignite your music passion.

You will have fun building a collection. And it is worth the money if you truly appreciate the vinyl sound.
bholz
3 posts
 
I recently purchased an SL1200MK2 from KABUSA with the Cardas rewire and the Fluid Damper. I have been very happy with this table. So easy to use and sounds wonderful (yes I did audition several other tables from other manufacturers. In the end I chose the KAB technics).

Anyway, as someone mentioned earlier, KAB does offer a mod for 78's. If you are serious about collecting/playing 78's I would recommend you call Kevin and discuss which table and what mods would be best for you.
audiohifila
51 posts
 
technics is great for the price but get a used mk5 because better tonerarm wiring
chgolatin2 OP
53 posts
 
Thanks to all ~! Technics from KAB USA sounds like an excellent choice
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curio
305 posts
 
Technics from KAB USA sounds like an excellent choice
- Chgolatin2

The SL1200 (or the SL1210) not only is an "excellent choice" but is the cheapest best sounding TT all over the World!
Second you don't need to recheck .. just two oil drops every 2500 hours! :-) and summer/autumn/winter/spring/ you have your TT always perfectly running without to care about temperature
Third you can put your TT everywhere you want because the SL1200 doesn't need ultra-expencive and esoteric platform
Just level it!
You don't need a strobo test to check for the belt health and the relative speed
You don't need to clean it because it own its plexi cover..
.. and bla bla .. much good more :-))
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