It hasnt been so much an evolution for me. I just buy whatever strikes me at the time, and sometimes that means taking a step backwards. Wish I put the money into mutual funds instead (or at least an LP12), but here goes
1970s Fisher Price close n play, Emerson all-in-one changer/AM/FM radio
1980s BSR changer with ceramic cart, Dual CS-505 with Empire cart
1990s Denon DP-47F (people said direct drive sucks, so I sold it for nothing a few years later), Linn Axis/Basik
2000s Luxman PD284, Thorens TD115, Music Hall MMF-2.1, Rega P2 and too many cartridges to mention (Rega Elys, AT OC7 and 440ML, Denon DL-160, Benz Micro MC20E2, Shure V15 Type RS and M97xE, Ortofon OM10 and X1-MC, many Grados, the list goes on)
2004 Just ordered a Technics SL-1200Mk2 because I finally figured out that direct drive doesnt suck if done right. HOPEFULLY this 30-lb. beast will serve as atonement for selling my Denon, and also last me for many years.
Great thread!
1970s Fisher Price close n play, Emerson all-in-one changer/AM/FM radio
1980s BSR changer with ceramic cart, Dual CS-505 with Empire cart
1990s Denon DP-47F (people said direct drive sucks, so I sold it for nothing a few years later), Linn Axis/Basik
2000s Luxman PD284, Thorens TD115, Music Hall MMF-2.1, Rega P2 and too many cartridges to mention (Rega Elys, AT OC7 and 440ML, Denon DL-160, Benz Micro MC20E2, Shure V15 Type RS and M97xE, Ortofon OM10 and X1-MC, many Grados, the list goes on)
2004 Just ordered a Technics SL-1200Mk2 because I finally figured out that direct drive doesnt suck if done right. HOPEFULLY this 30-lb. beast will serve as atonement for selling my Denon, and also last me for many years.
Great thread!