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What is a fair price for a used Spacedeck ?

Hi guys,

I am in the process of buying a used spacedeck with OL Silver 250 arm. The spacedeck is the older version with shorter platter. The asking price is $1750. Is this a good price?

Should I go for a new spacedeck with the improved Ace- space arm for $2650 new or $2400 B-stock?

Thanks

Kent
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4yanx
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Get the shorter platter. Trust me.
4yanx
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I cannot tell you about fair pricing. That is up to you.

I owned Spacedecks with both platters and I found the taller platter version pretty much as your person described. Still very good, but less lively and musical. Contrary to what some might otherwise think, I found the shorter version better in the area of speed stability. Place a Boston Audio Mat 1 on the short platter and you're set. In addition, if you can get one with the Spacearm it will wholly outdo the 250, IMHO.
4yanx
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I think so, and without any doubt. But, YOU need to know for yourself. See if you can listen to a few first. You say one person says this, another says that. Where does that leave you? Decidign who to believe? I know it's hard but your not going to get the definitive answer for you from anyone.
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