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TurnTable Quest

Hello,  I would like to start saving for a TTable. I still have a crush on my first real TTable, a Denon DP62L. So sorry I sold it years ago.

WTS, I really like the separate motors, platter ect. Not sure what to look for in that direction. Feel free to offer suggestions. I wont be ready to buy for a while, hopefully the sticker shock wont be that bad.

Thank you, KG

kgveteran

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jperry
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Save your money and get a Garrard 301 or 401
jperry
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Go on........

I have owned a lot of turntables including VPI, Basis, Rega, Thorens, Linn etc; and to me the classic Garrard 301 and 401 tables, restored with a high quality base sound better than any turntable I have owned.

Unfortunately, $1,000 will only get you there if you make a great garage sale buy and build your own base.
jperry
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kgveteran "I don't follow this, is the Garrard a retro table and guys are just replacing the old plinth with a more solid, and isolating platform ?"

Yes, see the link below to Loricraft

http://www.garrard501.com/


jperry
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"...what brand new table with arm and cart, are a going trend, for a grand or lower."

That is a different question. Anything from Rega, Pro-Ject, VPI etc in that price range would be fine, with the exception of Crosley ;-).

Good luck with your turntable quest.
jperry
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It is an inexpensive turntable with a ceramic cartridge. Sold at Urban Outfittters, etc. Many models are portable players, including speakers. Not the quality you are looking for, and not good for your records due to high tracking force, crude stylus, etc.

I just mentioned it as a joke.
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