For a while, I actually put away all my high-end stuff, got myself a used heavy-duty Pioneer integrated with phono stage - late '70, two transformers and so on - bought a pair of decent "audiophile" JBLs (really, they were quite good, small two ways), these days Athena techonologies answers the need - and got myself an Elac, which is quite a well-built idler-wheel drive with a smooth, heavy-duty motor. It sounded quite good, mounted with a Shure, and I laughed every time it turned itself off, for a year. This system truly rocked, and was quite detailed without being bright. I still miss its music-intensive non-audiophile style. There is some information out there about the Elac and also Dual idler-wheel drives, which even the late, great Listener magazine deemed good 'tables, devoting a how-to-restore article to them. Idler-wheels have truly good bass, too. Make sure there's no rocking in the bearing, make sure all the headshell gear is there, and check the wheel for flat spots. These'll blow your socks off.
Good automatic TT's
Hello,
I'd appreciate suggestions for a good used automatic TT. I'm very happy with my reference table but sometimes I like to listen without the need to jump up at the end of an LP to prevent damage to an expensive stylus. Auto cueing would be good too for when the hand gets shaky from mind altering substances.
I had a JVC Q5F and it was OK with a record clamp and Ortofon MC-5. I see some Denons (47 and 59F,s) and even some B&O's in the $200-500 range. Any experience with these in terms of reasonable sound or just always listen sober?
I'd appreciate suggestions for a good used automatic TT. I'm very happy with my reference table but sometimes I like to listen without the need to jump up at the end of an LP to prevent damage to an expensive stylus. Auto cueing would be good too for when the hand gets shaky from mind altering substances.
I had a JVC Q5F and it was OK with a record clamp and Ortofon MC-5. I see some Denons (47 and 59F,s) and even some B&O's in the $200-500 range. Any experience with these in terms of reasonable sound or just always listen sober?