As for which table will be in need of the MOST TLC, that’s the Garrard Zero 100. That tonearm only works well if it’s in absolute first rate condition! Any stiction, any binding, any wear, any damage, and it will malfunction! If you are very mechanically inclined, you can make it a nice table. But if you aren’t, it’s a huge PITA! After the arm, the rest is average at best build quality.
Me? Hands down, I’d go with the AR. It’s a Legacy table that is valued and sought after. And for good reason. It’s well made in all the right ways. The Marantz? Meh. The Sansui? Meh. Both of the latter are nothing to write home about. Pretty much dime-a-dozen tables.
Me? Hands down, I’d go with the AR. It’s a Legacy table that is valued and sought after. And for good reason. It’s well made in all the right ways. The Marantz? Meh. The Sansui? Meh. Both of the latter are nothing to write home about. Pretty much dime-a-dozen tables.