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turntable recommendation

I'm thinking about reviving my albumn collection. It's been sitting there for years!

My system so far: Adcom GFA 555 amp, PS Audio 4.6 Pre-Amp, Harmon Kardon CDR-2, Meadowlark Kestel speakers. All purchased used.

Listening includes: Bonnie Raitt, Aretha Franklin, Patti Smith, Led Zepplin, Clapton, Grateful Dead and so on.

Looking to compliment what I have- nothing too finicky or too expensive. I'd also be interested in some sort of cleaning device as that was always the big problem with vinyl for me.

THANKS!
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jahaira
108 posts
 
Hi guys....I'm searching too and would like to know your opinion on sub-$600 turntables. Some models I came across are : MMF-5 , Rega P-3 , Sota Moonbean and Project RM-4.

Thanks for any help.
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ivanj
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There's a Linn with Ittok, Valhalla, and Dynavector on Agon presently at the favorable asking price. Buy it before I do!
twl
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Jahaira, if I were looking for a $600 turntable, I would buy an older Rega Planar 2 with the glass platter. Then I would upgrade the RB250 arm with the Origin Live structural mod. Then I would later replace the AC motor with the Origin Live DC motor replacement kit(adding this kit would take you over the $600 mark). You would then have a very good bearing/platter setup, a simple plinth, a giant-killer arm, and a stable motor system that wouldn't hum at the inner grooves with a Grado. The Planar 2 has the RB250 arm that, when modified, is superior to the RB300 on the Planar 3. So, there is no reason to spend more for a Planar 3 when the arm of the Planar 2 is the one you want for modification. For a pick-up, I would go for a Dynavector 10x4.
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