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Reason for buying old/classic turntables

Could you please clarify why many people buy old/classic turntable from the 1960's or 1970's? Are those turntables better than the contemporary ones? Is it just emotion and nostalgia? I'm also asking because these classic turntables are often quite expensive (like vintage automobiles and wine). Recently I saw an advertisement for the Technics SP-10 Mk II for $3,000 and a Micro Seiki SX-111 for $6,000. You can also buy a modern turntable like an Avid, a Clearaudio or Raven for that kind of money. Or are these classic turntables still superior to the modern ones?

Chris
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lithojoe
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Norm:
Albeit for me, witty, useless, or erroneous info doesn't cut it for most of us. If one can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen! There is so much misinformation flying around, someone has to get a handle on it, especially for the newcomers. Who by the way may not, or can not, spend the money most of us have on the majority of expensive audio crap! Happy New Year!
lithojoe
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Stormin Norman:
After reading many posts over the years, it is my conclusion that most are polite and courteous, although uninformed, and pretentious. Hidden agendas and idle chatter are the theme for the day. The learning curve is long and can be expensive. I can understand if some get frustrated and vent them on the forum. I don't believe it should be taken so personal.
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