Thorens is my choice. I thought the money I spent on one long a ago a high priced rip off, but the value has lasted through the years.
Adjustable lift power and height, I wish they woudl build them again. Many people do not know what these things are or have never even considered an end of record lift since they were dissed by Hi Fi writers long ago wanting to go snob superior to consumer inferior positions in their writings.
This was back when the industry was new and writers had much more influence, we were all looking for answers. It was thought they detracted from the sound. At my level of sound reproduction it adds to the enjoyment, and takes away nothing.
Adjustable lift power and height, I wish they woudl build them again. Many people do not know what these things are or have never even considered an end of record lift since they were dissed by Hi Fi writers long ago wanting to go snob superior to consumer inferior positions in their writings.
This was back when the industry was new and writers had much more influence, we were all looking for answers. It was thought they detracted from the sound. At my level of sound reproduction it adds to the enjoyment, and takes away nothing.