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Turntable selection advise

I have to admit that I am no audiophile nor do I have the funds to purchase some of the extravagant systems out there, I'm just a simple guy looking for simple advise. So far, I have looked into 3 turntables and I am wondering if some of you could assist me with my selection process. I just want to play vinyl that's all, hmmm audio nirvana ~!

So far I have looked into various TT and my selection is as follows.

1) Technics SL1200MK2
2) Technics 1210M5
3) Audio Technica AT-PL120

I like the fact that the Audio Technica has a built in phono pre amp and it plays at 3 different LP's speed rates (33, 45 and 78)

Could someone please advise the pro's and con's of my above selection?
chgolatin2
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curio
305 posts
 
As to the belt drive being cheaper, if you look at top end turntables available today, they are belt drive (10-28-08: Stanwal)

That's because no one of the world famous TT producers has money to invest studing and building such wonderful motor inside the Technics SL1200 , no enough numbers of TT sold to justify the amount of $$$ , a cheapo little belt motor is perfect for them

God save the Technics SL1200!
azmoon
126 posts
 
Definitely get into vinyl. It can re-ignite your music passion.

You will have fun building a collection. And it is worth the money if you truly appreciate the vinyl sound.
bholz
3 posts
 
I recently purchased an SL1200MK2 from KABUSA with the Cardas rewire and the Fluid Damper. I have been very happy with this table. So easy to use and sounds wonderful (yes I did audition several other tables from other manufacturers. In the end I chose the KAB technics).

Anyway, as someone mentioned earlier, KAB does offer a mod for 78's. If you are serious about collecting/playing 78's I would recommend you call Kevin and discuss which table and what mods would be best for you.
audiohifila
51 posts
 
technics is great for the price but get a used mk5 because better tonerarm wiring
chgolatin2 OP
53 posts
 
Thanks to all ~! Technics from KAB USA sounds like an excellent choice
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