I've now got 3 Pioneer PLX-1000 turntables and I bought each for $350 second-hand. They are great DJ style tables that I use in home audiophile systems. I prefer them over older Technics SL-1200 mk II tables. They sound really good and are more robust build than lower-end Pro-Ject and Rega tables. They also have removeable headshells, so setup is easier and you can swap cartridges around in a matter of seconds. Highly recommended in the budget - mid-price range.
Second hand record turntable - Which one?
Hi everyone, I am looking to purchase a new second hand turntable and found some options which I would like to get some advise on.
- Rega Planar 3 with Exact element, 2 years old - €550
- Pro-ject 1 Xpression with Ortofon Blue, 10 years old - €350
- Pro-ject Debut Carbon with Ortofon Red, don’t know how old - €200
Or should I just go ahead and invest in a new turntable? I have been looking to buy a Rega or a Pro-Ject for a while now but I don’t really have any experience and reference to compare, since the only turntable I ever owned was a Pro-Ject Primary E years ago. I am curious if it is okay to purchase a used one if it is in good shape? And how to look for signs that it isn’t. Or isn’t it worth the risk?