What do I need to know about turntables?

[Howard]

I'm not collecting crap.

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[alfa147x]

wat

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I am anti collecting. I don't have anything for the sense of collection value. I find the whole idea crazy and pointless. I buy stuff because I like it. Not because I want to collect it.

 

[pinkfloyd48]

Just go get a Pioneer pll90 and you will be happy

 

[NutBucket]

The 1200 is a great table...but how is it a collectable if you can still buy it new?

EDIT: I didn't realize they finally stopped making them. I guess the CD/digital "turntable" has finally taken over.

PL90...nice but I think I'd rather buy a car! Denon also made some killer tables in decades past but all too rich for my blood.

 

[alfa147x]

Listened to the U2 record again. Just one more time before bed. 5th or 6th time tonight

 

[NutBucket]

Which one? Now you can start hitting the thrift shops for the lovely $1 LPs.

Be forewarned that buying new LPs may disappoint you as some of them are poorly mixed. I think a lot of it is because music these days is mixed to sound better in digital format.

 

[alfa147x]

Which one? Now you can start hitting the thrift shops for the lovely $1 LPs.

Be forewarned that buying new LPs may disappoint you as some of them are poorly mixed. I think a lot of it is because music these days is mixed to sound better in digital format.

The Unforgettable Fire

 

[lkjhgf]

The biggest factor is that it would break the look of the room. I'm not collecting crap. That's for horders.

>buys a $300 toy because of the 'look'
>the technics is crap
Ah ok.

 

[sdifox]

>buys a $300 toy because of the 'look'
>the technics is crap
Ah ok.

:biggrin::biggrin:

 

[alfa147x]

>buys a $300 toy because of the 'look'
>the technics is crap
Ah ok.

Wtf. I said the buying the technics due to collection value is crap. Go learn how to read.

 

[Howard]

Wtf. I said the buying the technics due to collection value is crap. Go learn how to read.

No. You said you're not collecting crap; ergo, you believe the Technics is crap.

 

[alfa147x]

No. You said you're not collecting crap; ergo, you believe the Technics is crap.

Either way. The technics is not for me because it's a direct drive.

Is that better?

 

[Oyeve]

I bought a Denon 45F TT in the early 80s from a crack-head in the street and it is still in use today. You can find them on the bay occasionally. Best TT I ever had and looks beautiful to boot.

 

[Howard]

Either way. The technics is not for me because it's a direct drive.

Is that better?

Where did you state that direct drive transmissions were unsuitable for your application?

 

[alfa147x]

Where did you state that direct drive transmissions were unsuitable for your application?

The part where I was spending $500 for something. Not for scratching / DJ'ing purposes.

 

[Howard]

The part where I was spending $500 for something. Not for scratching / DJ'ing purposes.

Cost being irrelevant, are you saying that direct-drive is unsuitable for high-fidelity?

 

[Oyeve]

Cost being irrelevant, are you saying that direct-drive is unsuitable for high-fidelity?

Well, back in the day, a belt-drive had less rumble than a low-budget direct drive. I have had a mix of both and can say that a quality DD is just as good if not better than belt-drives of your.(as its really hard to find a belt drive)

 

[alfa147x]

Cost being irrelevant, are you saying that direct-drive is unsuitable for high-fidelity?

Yes


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[Howard]

Yes


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ok

i was tired of this thread anyhow

 

[alfa147x]

ok

i was tired of this thread anyhow

Took damn long enough



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[CallMeJoe]

Cost being irrelevant, are you saying that direct-drive is unsuitable for high-fidelity?

Yes

Like those low-fidelity direct-drive cutters they use to master the LPs you play?

 

[Oyeve]

Like those low-fidelity direct-drive cutters they use to master the LPs you play?

The OP is an idiot. He asks us what to look for, apparently he has no clue, then he states that DD TTs are low-fi. I am confused. I have had turntables for decades and the DD being low-fi is new to me.

 

[alfa147x]

The OP is an idiot. He asks us what to look for, apparently he has no clue, then he states that DD TTs are low-fi. I am confused. I have had turntables for decades and the DD being low-fi is new to me.

Okay Mr. I'm old and I know shit.

From what I've read it seems as though that motors introduce noise /hums /ect. By placing them away from the vinyl that reduces this issue.

I'm starting to hate picky ass audiophiles. Almost as bad as android fanboys...

 

[Oyeve]

Okay Mr. I'm old and I know shit.

From what I've read it seems as though that motors introduce noise /hums /ect. By placing them away from the vinyl that reduces this issue.

I'm starting to hate picky ass audiophiles. Almost as bad as android fanboys...

I am no audiophile (but I play one on TV) I just know quality music and equipment. DD TTs and belt TTs are on par. In fact, since the late 80s belt driven TTs were of the cheap quality time. DD TTs have advanced to the point where its not even an issue. Sorry if I upset you but I get mad when people ask for help then say shit like they know better. If you "knew" better WTF ask? Maybe apple will make a TT for you.

 

[alfa147x]

People disregarded that the look of the TT also matters. It was going in my living room. I wasn't going to break the look of it with a crappy looking TT.

I am no audiophile (but I play one on TV) I just know quality music and equipment. DD TTs and belt TTs are on par. In fact, since the late 80s belt driven TTs were of the cheap quality time. DD TTs have advanced to the point where its not even an issue. Sorry if I upset you but I get mad when people ask for help then say shit like they know better. If you "knew" better WTF ask? Maybe apple will make a TT for you.

Where did I say I knew better?
I took this guys advice:

. I'd recommend a Pro-Ject turntable as a "not crazy expensive" start:
http://www.sumikoaudio.net/project/products/essentialphono.htm

Maybe apple will make a TT for you.

If they did it probably would be pretty awesome