turntable 411 and recommendations

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Hi,

after years of CDs and PCM quality sounfd, i want to go back to playing my
old LPs on a decent turntable.

Problem is, I don't know where to look up newer stuff that doesn't cost a
fortune. Or find out how good it is. I'd like to spend less than $ 200.00 (I
said good, not earth-shattering good). I'd like good components and
interconnects, as well as reliablilty.

I don't care if searching for an older Rega or such is the best bet. I'd be
willing to go used, for a quality table.

Any suggestions? recommendations?

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"Dickless Cheney" <dmoss74@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Problem is, I don't know where to look up newer stuff that doesn't cost a
> fortune. Or find out how good it is. I'd like to spend less than $ 200.00
(I
> said good, not earth-shattering good). I'd like good components and
> interconnects, as well as reliablilty.
>
> I don't care if searching for an older Rega or such is the best bet. I'd
be
> willing to go used, for a quality table.
>
> Any suggestions? recommendations?

In the mid-1980s, Acoustic Research put out an updated version of the
classic AR table. It has a higher-torque motor, I think, a sloped edge on
the platter, a nice-looking wooden base, and mirabile dictu, a decent tone
arm. They show up on e-bay with some regularity, and if you're real lucky
you can score one for <$200, but even if you haver to go higher, you won't
regret it.

Peace,
Paul

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"Dickless Cheney" <dmoss74@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> after years of CDs and PCM quality sounfd, i want to go back to playing my
> old LPs on a decent turntable.

Thanks to all for the recommendations. I figured used was my nest bet, but I
also figure that someone who owns that type of gear is apt to take good care
of it.

Now for a more esoteric question...

All things being equal, and on a modest setup, are the tunes going to sound
"THAT" much better on vinyl, than a CD? My speakers are adequate. I split
time between B&W 602 S2s, and an older pair of JBL L65s. I also have a JBL
12" sub (forgot the model number). All interconnects are fairly ubiquitious
Monsters and such. 12 ga speaker wire too.

Power is just a Yamaha 5540 receiver. I do remember the warmth of vinyl, and
don't get that in the CDs, but again, don't have a fortune to go audiophile
level. If I can piece stuff together one by one, then I might eventually
have a "listen only" system; but for now, the music and HT setup have to be
shared.

Any advice would be helpful.

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On Thu, 02 Sep 2004 06:19:04 GMT, "Dickless Cheney"
<dmoss74@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>after years of CDs and PCM quality sounfd, i want to go back to playing my
>old LPs on a decent turntable.
>
>Problem is, I don't know where to look up newer stuff that doesn't cost a
>fortune. Or find out how good it is. I'd like to spend less than $ 200.00 (I
>said good, not earth-shattering good). I'd like good components and
>interconnects, as well as reliablilty.

Let's see, maybe $100 for a low-end Nitty Gritty or similar vacuum
record cleaner, $100 for that AT cartridge from
http://www.needledoctor.com (who knows, they might have a table in
your budget. Have you looked on, dare I say it, ebay?), then ... how
much did you want to spend? Wait, you're in luck, the 440ML (Scott is
absolutely right, even many worn-out 45's sound clean when played with
this cartridge's fineline stylus) is now only $88.29, and that leaves
$11 for whatever turntable the thrift shop has...

>I don't care if searching for an older Rega or such is the best bet. I'd be
>willing to go used, for a quality table.
>
>Any suggestions? recommendations?

Just that a 'quality' turntable isn't the only thing needed for
good, clean playback of records. Even if your LP's are well-kept,
cleaning makes a difference. You can even use cheap "interconnects",
just make sure the connections are clean.

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