Rekokut Rondine 3 vs. Merill AR es1 replica

Dear Maxh: Nope, I don't need 78rpm; just easy cartridge exchange so as to utilize the many phonocarts I have which have never been used. The above 2 models are equiped with Jelco 250 TAs.....Of course, there is always the Technics SL 1200 which is sky high in its pricing these days!

Lewm: your point is well taken. I do not own either of said turntables, and it seems no one really is familiar with them; therefore, in a decision to purchase a turntable which allows easy cartridge exchange, I thought of the Technics SL 1200II, which leads one to also consider many of the older vintage Japanese direct drive units as well, as you stated. This is where I am now. The SL1200 can be purchased used for $300 on up to over $2000 refurbished. I initially wished to purchase a new model, however. My chief TTS include an RP8 with Ortofon Cadenza red and vintage Thorens TD 125II, which has a Shure V15III cartridge with essentially unused MR stylus. I have over 10 other cartridges which I would like to get some use out of utilizing the convenience of universal headshells.