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Quartz driven/direct drive is my favorite. Try to stay away from belt drives. Denon makes a really good turntable u can get a very good used one for 500 ish. I have a technics 1800 that works totally good and u can prob get one of those used for like 300.
I personally like a heavier, wooden look table. Classic look and HEAVY. Feels more solid, produces great sound and doesn't skip much. Def stay away from the entry level belt drive units in the 100$ range new. You just won't be happy with it down the road.
Check ebay, there are some deals on there all the time.
If its a used machine make sure you factor in another 50 or so for a needle cartridge or stylus.
If you can afford the Denon, you will be really happy you did.
Also, try and stay away from straight arms. They wear the disc out faster
Quartz driven/direct drive is my favorite. Try to stay away from belt drives.
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This is totally a matter of opinion.
Edit: Before some smartenheimer comes in here, I know he said my "favorite," which implies opinion. I'm just saying, it seems like you're giving definitive advice on something when both belt drives and direct drives have pros and cons.
Post by grandpa frank on Nov 9, 2012 4:33:25 GMT -5
Why have I not decided to read this thread until now? I personally collect a lot of original press vinyl from the 60's and 70's. Lot's of first press or even promotional vinyl for The Dead, Allman's, Skynard, Jimi, Pink Floyd. I like to collect these ones because it feels like I have an artifact from the past and think about the previous owner and what they experienced listening to these albums for the first time. Mostly NO NO WORD!!! but what did they think of the NO NO WORD!!! they were doing when they played these records for the first time.
You can compare my vinyl collection of that stuff to what some one from today's iPod would be like.
Quartz driven/direct drive is my favorite. Try to stay away from belt drives.
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This is totally a matter of opinion.
Edit: Before some smartenheimer comes in here, I know he said my "favorite," which implies opinion. I'm just saying, it seems like you're giving definitive advice on something when both belt drives and direct drives have pros and cons.
Edit: Before some smartenheimer comes in here, I know he said my "favorite," which implies opinion. I'm just saying, it seems like you're giving definitive advice on something when both belt drives and direct drives have pros and cons.
Edit: Before some smartenheimer comes in here, I know he said my "favorite," which implies opinion. I'm just saying, it seems like you're giving definitive advice on something when both belt drives and direct drives have pros and cons.
Yes, it is a matter of opinion. Absolutely.
What kind do you have?
I have a belt drive.
I've had both and I can say the belt drive sounds much better.
I have belt and like it a lot better then dd. If both speakers worked for the console I'd use it exclusively.
Which reminds me, are there any good sites for replacement console parts? I'm worried if I go get just any speakers the amp inside either wont be enough or won't work somehow
I got the Audio Technica LP 120 (or something very similar) 6-7 years ago when I was still in school. I think the direct drive has been pretty durable and useful for occasions when my idiot friends (and in particular my roommates idiot ex-boyfriend) have not treated it with due care. Now I'm trying figure out if it's worth replacing the cartridge or if I should just save up and replace the whole damn thing with a belt drive.
I just downloaded this really cool app that syncs up with your Discogs account so you can have your collection and wantlist on your phone when you're out shopping. It should be really helpful since a lot of times I can't remember if I already have a record. It's called Crate Digger.
Post by schlonginus on Nov 15, 2012 16:56:20 GMT -5
This will be released on December 4, 2012 if anyone is interested. $74 @ Amazon
VINYL FORMAT. Released in the US for the very first time on vinyl! 180 gram 4xLP features the original record spread out over 8 sides to ensure the optimum sound. Housed in a 12 x 12 rigid slipcase with 2 books containing personal notes, new collage artwork, lyrics and more.
EMI Music's extensive reissue campaign honoring the legacy of The Smashing Pumpkins continues when the iconic alternative band's fourth album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness receives the fully remastered treatment for the first time! The reissue project was remastered from the original analog masters and personally overseen by founding member Billy Corgan with extensive bonus material from the Pumpkins' archives.
When that album came out it blew my 15 year old mind away. I mean, Siamese Dream did too, but not quite like Mellon Collie.
5/16-19: HANGOUT
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi
6/13-16: BONNAROO
6/29: Bob Dylan, Wilco, MMJ
6/30: The Grandmothers of Invention
7/11: Seinfeld
7/20: Living Colour
8/1: Mastodon w/ Machine Head
8/7: Melvins
9/5: Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
10/2: The Legendery Pink Dots
11/1-3: VOODOO
11/14-17: BEAR CREEK
Needle doctor is having a sale on Rega RP-1 turntables. $365 on certain colors, good deal for a vinyl newcomer that doesn't want to mess with a vintage deck.
and speaking to the direct drive vs belt drive debate, IMO both technologies can produce good sound if implemented well, what matters is what the user prefers. I adore my Technics SL1200Mk2, and will probably never sell it, even though I've found I ultimately prefer the sound of my Rega P3/24. both are great decks.
5/16-19: HANGOUT
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi
6/13-16: BONNAROO
6/29: Bob Dylan, Wilco, MMJ
6/30: The Grandmothers of Invention
7/11: Seinfeld
7/20: Living Colour
8/1: Mastodon w/ Machine Head
8/7: Melvins
9/5: Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
10/2: The Legendery Pink Dots
11/1-3: VOODOO
11/14-17: BEAR CREEK
Post by itrainmonkeys on Nov 19, 2012 11:33:42 GMT -5
Probably. For the past few years I had it set up as "New/current stuff" and then on other shelves were all classic/older stuff. I cleaned my whole place and felt the need to alphabetize them.
Post by iamthehorn on Nov 19, 2012 13:03:47 GMT -5
I sort by mood/activity: Sunday brunch (motown, van morrison), making dinner (TRex, Girls), eating dinner (Bon Iver, Sigur Ros), drinking (LCD, Rolling Stones).
I sort by mood/activity: Sunday brunch (motown, van morrison), making dinner (TRex, Girls), eating dinner (Bon Iver, Sigur Ros), drinking (LCD, Rolling Stones).
music to make love to your old lady by (Lovage, Barbara Markay)
5/16-19: HANGOUT
5/25: Dillinger Escape Plan
5/30: Andrew W.K. w/ Tony Clifton
6/1: Big Boi
6/13-16: BONNAROO
6/29: Bob Dylan, Wilco, MMJ
6/30: The Grandmothers of Invention
7/11: Seinfeld
7/20: Living Colour
8/1: Mastodon w/ Machine Head
8/7: Melvins
9/5: Iron Maiden w/ Megadeth
10/2: The Legendery Pink Dots
11/1-3: VOODOO
11/14-17: BEAR CREEK
I sort by mood/activity: Sunday brunch (motown, van morrison), making dinner (TRex, Girls), eating dinner (Bon Iver, Sigur Ros), drinking (LCD, Rolling Stones).
Post by Homer J. Fong on Nov 20, 2012 17:22:34 GMT -5
I'm upset that nobody got my reference.
On-topic, I just learned that Massive Attack released a remastered-for-vinyl edition of Blue Lines? Has anyone heard this yet? This is one of my favorite albums ever so I don't think I could be more excited.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Nov 21, 2012 15:12:24 GMT -5
Anyone looking for awesome deals go to FatPossum.com. They just started their $10 for almost all LPs (and other items) that they do a few times a year. This is lasting until the end of December.
On-topic, I just learned that Massive Attack released a remastered-for-vinyl edition of Blue Lines? Has anyone heard this yet? This is one of my favorite albums ever so I don't think I could be more excited.
I haven't heard it yet, but FYI there is also a cardboard box set for $89.99 list that looks freakin' sweeeeeet. If it sits here on the shelf long enough, I'm gonna splurge for it one of these days. Stares me down every single day and makes me envious.
And the regular vinyl is a no-frills, single LP vinyl (not even a gatefold sleeve), whereas the deluxe edition has the album on two heavyweight (assuming 180g) LPs, which makes it even more tempting.
