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If you were looking for a direct drive turntable ...

Let's say one that cost less than $3K, with cartridge, what would you look at? I'd been thinking about a Technics SL-1200GR, but they seem no longer to be available. Which has led me to the Thorens 403, the Music Hall Stealth, and ...?

Please do help.

Unless, that is, I end up getting a Rega and stick with belt drive.

Thanks for indulging me on my quest, as I'm old and don't have limitless funds.

-- Howard

 

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chakster
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Stay away from Thorens and Music Hall if you want a proper DD turntable. Look for Technics SP-10 mk2, Denon DP-80, Luxman PD-444, Victor TT-81 that you can buy in a perfect working condition (can be refurbished if you want). Japanese sellers are on ebay.

Not sure why do you think new Technics is not available, they are for sale online and it’s fine new DD if you don’t want to bother with plinth, tonearms etc.


I would recommend Luxman PD-444 , you can find images in my Virtual System gallery if you don't know this model.

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noromance
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Not sure where you are but the 1200GR is available online. If you could stretch to $4k, you could get the 1200G. 

dover
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I would recommend a new Rega P8 with Rega cartridge.

Easy to set up, use and outstanding performance for the money.

If you purchase with a Rega cartridge, you should be able to order it pre set up and ready to go.

See Fremers review of the P10. The P8 is close.

 

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