I am listening to a TD-124 that I rebuilt last week as I type and let me tell you, there's nothing wrong with vintage. It sounds fantastic, and IS quiet. They're more fiddley to get set up, but once you get it, it's there to stay.
Upgrade to a vintage TT?
I currently have a Nottingham Spacedeck, it sounds great for what it does, but I feel it's not quite as rhythmically engaging as other designs out there. I'm starting to consider the concept of older, refurbished/replinthed TT's such as Technics SP-10 or Garrard 301. They're aesthetically beautiful and I've been impressed from limited listening (in completely different systems/rooms then my own). Question is, will I lose more then I gain going to a 301 or SP-10.. are they less refined/nuanced compared to the Spacedeck?
Associated equipment:
Denon 103-uwe / Zyx Airy3 / Clearaudio Virt. Wood
K&K Phono pre
Associated equipment:
Denon 103-uwe / Zyx Airy3 / Clearaudio Virt. Wood
K&K Phono pre