That turntable is pretty long in the tooth. If it were I, I would look into something new, like the new Technics SL1500 turntable for $1199.00. I would think a cartridge in the $300-400 price range would match nicely. There are also many used tables here which may be more to your liking.
Vintage ARxb turntable. Refurb or replace
Hello fellow music lovers. I am asking advice as to whether I should refurbish my vintage 47 year old ARxb turntable or replace. I primarily stream Qobuz through a Bluesound streamer
and McIntosh MA7900 and SVS Ultra Towers and subs. I have an old record collection but rarely use my TT as it has a hum that needs attention. My question is Refurb or replace. I figure Refurb may cost 3-600 and a budget to replace is 1500 give or take. Sentimental value is high as I bought this TT new in ‘76 after recovering from a severe case of Guillain Barre Syndrome and is the last part of my first major purchase (long gone Marantz2270, AR2ax speakers. I do not plan on changing my streaming habits as I love finding new music. I also used my album collection for a Jazz radio show many years ago and the studios needles were unkind to my albums. Thank you.
and McIntosh MA7900 and SVS Ultra Towers and subs. I have an old record collection but rarely use my TT as it has a hum that needs attention. My question is Refurb or replace. I figure Refurb may cost 3-600 and a budget to replace is 1500 give or take. Sentimental value is high as I bought this TT new in ‘76 after recovering from a severe case of Guillain Barre Syndrome and is the last part of my first major purchase (long gone Marantz2270, AR2ax speakers. I do not plan on changing my streaming habits as I love finding new music. I also used my album collection for a Jazz radio show many years ago and the studios needles were unkind to my albums. Thank you.
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