Changing from my pl600 (silver, DD) but I have shaky hands
I do realize my Pioneer pl600 is the weak in my audio chain. I currently use an ortofon 2m bronze. Considering an upgrade to a Hana mL cartridge. I fear that much more cartridge than that would outstrip my turntable’s ability, at least to be worth the additional cost.
Regarding my hands, I am 49 and have essential tremors (different than Parkinsons). For me to continue with vinyl, I fear that an automatic turntable is what I need
Regarding my other electronics, I have a gold note ds10+ and a ph10. preamp and 211s amp is new audio frontiers. Speakers are the wolf von Langa son, all on a Beaudioful rack
So I feel that the rest of my system is able to handle an analog/turntable upgrade. Given my physical limitations, is there something I am missing? For what it’s worth, I have a spare silver pl600 that is at least parts worthy
I don’t do all vinyl. I stream a lot. But I do enjoy listening to my albums
Dear @wvl : If you could find a unit in good operation condition you don't need to refurb anything. but if you along the TT want to make an up-date that's other issue. The original TT/arm performs great and other that a change of TT mat and reflex clamp perhaps what could be fine is to make the internal tonearm rewiring and change the headshell output wires for better ones and that's all but that's me.
R. |
Dear @wvl I bougth new several years ago and was in my system for to many years to remember and my unit still spining in my brother audio system. The PL-630 is a very hard to beat in its price range and is builded with Pioneer very high quality levels. came with a very good magnesium ( self damped. ) headshell. For today standards still competitive and maybe what could be and up-grade is a new TT mat along the Basis Audio reflex clamp, tha's it. Here a very good picture: Pioneer PL-630 on thevintageknob.org and here more information about:
Pioneer PL-630 (vintage-turntable.com)
R. |
Dear @wvl : Try to find out the Pioneer PL630 that's not only automatic but and excellent TT with good tonearm. Stay with your Bronze and just up-grade it with the top Black repacement stylus.
R. |
Now, you own only a " few " LPs and if I was you instead that go with the Hana plus a new TT invest all the money to up-grade your digital alternative and you will be sursprised how easy surpass your analog in that price range.
If you insist to follow with analog then instead to buy the Hana you can change the Ortofon Bronze stylus for the Black LVB 250. Cartridge stylus are interchangable between the Bronce and the Black with all the advantages mijos posted.
R. |
Dear @wvl : How many LPs do you own?
Thank's in advance, Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS, R. |
