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Technics SL-1500C or SL-1210GR

I haven't owned a direct drive table since the early 90s when I sold my Kenwood. I thought I was getting out of vinyl at the time for the "perfect sound forever". I'm thinking I might want to check out a current model to compare to my TD-125 mkII. Has anyone used both of the two referenced tables? I don't need the pitch control feature. I don't need the built in phono stage of the 1500C.

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hedgehog OP
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I made a hard u-turn on my plans. I decided I did not want to give up the ability to swap headshells/cartridges. Out with Volare and Series Six, and in with SL-1210GR. I plowed some of the difference into a Ortofon Quintet Black S. 

fjn04
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Oh wow....how do these compare. The Volvare is a nice table. The Woodpecker along with the Pure Fidelity seem to be a nice middle ground without spending $10K

uncleang
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 Out with Volare and Series Six, and in with SL-1210GR. I plowed some of the difference into a Ortofon Quintet Black S.

Good rational decision.

 

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hedgehog OP
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I received the new rig yesterday. I have it all set up and played a couple sides of Stevie Ray and Pink Floyd. Absolutely fabulous sounding; I can't wait to hear it after the cartridge breaks in. The Quintet is my first MC and I now understand, at least at that level, the magic the MC can convey. The 'table is solid, attractive in a industrial way, and easy to set up. It's early days, but I have a feeling the Technics will be in my system for quite a long while.

uncleang
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 Absolutely fabulous sounding;

Told ya.

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