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I have gone insane, need help

I just started into vinyl this summer, and have gone completely insane with tables. Need some help and advice on thinning the herd as I am just flat running out of space. Would love to have an idea on which ones you would recommend keeping and why.

Here is the list:

Linn Lingo LP 12 cirkus model with trapmolinn and Ekos arm

Yamaha PF-800, actually have two of them

Yamaha PX-3

Thorens TD 124, thing is new in box with wood grado arm

Thorens TD 160 super, completely redone by tubeaudioproducts

Thorens TD 165 kinda beat

Thorens TD 165 with arm lift, really great shape

Dual 1229 nearly mint, it was another NOS

Technics SL 1200 Mk 1

couple other little toyish ones not worth saying

These are all the ones I currently possess
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macdadtexas
1,794 posts
 
You need more!!! Cool, or you could do what Jallen said and sell them all and buy a VPI, Clearaudio, or Project with a nice cartridge. Buy you should just get more rack space.
dazzdax
599 posts
 
Would you like to sell the Thorens? I'm interested.

Chris
goliverjr
102 posts
 
I am curious about which one you like the best. Other than that I'd go VPI.
oregon
810 posts
 
Here's my* biased opinion. Keep one or 2 of YOUR favorites. Sell the rest. Keep in mind you may not get as much $ as you think they are worth, especially the cheaper, crappier ones.
Then, buy a Lenco for a DIY plinth project, or buy one of mine (*bias). If you are deeply into vinyl, the Lenco will will destroy everything in your stable.
With all those tables, it looks like you have the experience to set up a Lenco and get outstanding, musical results.
Also, keep one or 2 of the best arms and you can experiment. The Lenco plinth is ideal for arm/cart changing.
Regain your sanity. Get a Lenco. Then you will be a mere lunatic.
jloveys
226 posts
 
The TD 124 is an absolute classic if in good shape. If serial number>25000 you can replace parts by yourself , otherwise send it to Shopper and you will have one of the nicest sounding turntable existing.
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