If you just want a workhorse that'll last you the rest of your life, by far the
best route is a used audio store. People are still unloading their turntables
that have been sitting in basements for the past decade, and I've bought
phenomenal equipment at bargain basement prices. Thorenz turntables in pristine
condition, priced at $400 new when purchased in the '70s, at $50 now. A
sturdy-as-hell Pioneer PL-530 direct drive for $75. The jewel: An Empire
turntable from mid '70s, housed in walnut and with one hell of a tone arm, for
$250 that sold for $800 new.
The thing about a good used audio store is that they comb the sales and used
equipment stores themselves, find the diamonds and fix them up for you. Here in
St. Louis there's a store run by a genius who appreciates used equipment the way
you appreciate Aphex Twin and gets all giddy when he finds a pearl. Any city of
consequence has a store like this; you just gotta find it.
I'd do this over buying a Numark any day. As far as styli go: can't go wrong
with an Ortofon.
RR
quoted 16 lines From: "Nathan Lueckenhoff" <Nathan.Lueckenhoff@colorado.edu>>From: "Nathan Lueckenhoff" <Nathan.Lueckenhoff@colorado.edu>
>To: <idm@hyperreal.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 6:37 PM
>Subject: [idm] OT: Record Players
>
>
> > Just a quick question, and I feel I'll get the best answer here. I'm in
>the
> > market for a new record player, but confess that I know very little
>about
> > them. Nothing fancy, just so I can play my records clearly. I don't
>want
> > to spend more than 100-150 bucks, and would even consider a used player
>if
> > it makes sense (the needle makes the difference yes?). Hit me with your
> > suggestions (player model and needle type),
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