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Reason for buying old/classic turntables

Could you please clarify why many people buy old/classic turntable from the 1960's or 1970's? Are those turntables better than the contemporary ones? Is it just emotion and nostalgia? I'm also asking because these classic turntables are often quite expensive (like vintage automobiles and wine). Recently I saw an advertisement for the Technics SP-10 Mk II for $3,000 and a Micro Seiki SX-111 for $6,000. You can also buy a modern turntable like an Avid, a Clearaudio or Raven for that kind of money. Or are these classic turntables still superior to the modern ones?

Chris
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lithojoe
119 posts
 
Stormin Norman:
After reading many posts over the years, it is my conclusion that most are polite and courteous, although uninformed, and pretentious. Hidden agendas and idle chatter are the theme for the day. The learning curve is long and can be expensive. I can understand if some get frustrated and vent them on the forum. I don't believe it should be taken so personal.
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
I would love to see a blind listen test, but we know that no one in the audio community ever wants to go there.

Who told you that?????????
I can do that ..............in fact I will in the near future.
In january/February I am planing to have a little get together for few audiophile friends but not only.
I'll have two analog setups-
this DIY belt drive with parts found on 4K tables/dedicated marble/aluminum stand
and this idler
with specially design plinth.
Phono stage:
Consonance Ref40
RWA prototype battery powered tube phono

Arms/carts:
Moarch Up4 arm and Musicmaker III cart with Isolator for belt drive
SME 3009 II Imp. arm with Shure V15 cart for idler to keep things vintage

Speakers:
Single Driver speakers of my own (modified Fostex eF206)

Amps:
Modified Consonance Cyber 800 monos (PP 78wpc, EL 34)
Melody M300b monos ( 8wpc SET amps, 300B)

I will send the info to those who would like to come over for a listen and good time.
Two dates will be open - one for AC members of "NY Audio Rave" club and second for AgoN members and few of my friends.

Please let me know if you are interested and forward your contact info.

Cheers
Mariusz
normansizemore
601 posts
 
Lithojoe,

Will do. I will work on whatever it is I need to work on. All smiles, really.
macdadtexas
1,794 posts
 
I'd love to do the blind listening test, that sounds awesome. Where in NYC? I only need the slightest excuse to visit NY, the wife I am sure will come with me. To NY, not the listening session, I am sure she can find some shopping to do!!
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
Brooklyn - 5 minutes from Manhattan ( I can pick you up from wherever you will be staying or you can call for other info - I think we should confirm the details in PM ).
It is going to be at the end of January and mid February.

Hey Macdadtexas,
I do not know about:
"I'd love to do the blind listening test, that sounds AWESOME "
but it should be a lots of fun and opportunity to socialize with good as well as interesting people.
It will probably be a whole day event..........most likely on Saturday.

Cheers and PM if interested

Regards
Mariusz
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