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Kenwood KD-500-Use it or Lose It?

I've had this turntable for 25 years, the last 15 or so unused in the garage. I'm thinking of getting back in to vinyl, and was wondering if I should buy a new arm/cartridge for this table, or just scrap it. Does a modern table sound that different than the older stuff? Why is direct drive considered passé when it was all the rage? Sorry for all the questions. I'm sure I'll have more as I go down this path of ruin.....
pumper24
narrod
1,064 posts
 
Use it. That's a nice table. Paired with and Infinity Black Widow arm and a high compliance cartridge it will make beautiful music.

-Wendell
pumper24 OP
33 posts
 
The black widow came with the table originally, but I sold it a few years ago. I really didn't think I'd ever get back in to vinyl again. I see someone here has the arm for sale for about what I sold it for........
thesoundhouse
250 posts
 
Use it I have just set up a KD 500 with a Rega RB 301 and it makes great music! I built it up for a friend and she loves it.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Its up to you or get TW ACUSTIC table much better.
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