Re: my 1st turntable

Michael Bolotin (mlb6c@server1.mail.virginia.edu)
Tue, 15 Apr 1997 21:32:31 -0400 ()


> my advice for turntables is comb the thrift shops. tons of ppl give them
> away thinking they're no good anymore, and all the need is a quick trip to
> the repair shop, and you're likely to get a better turntable than you
> would for the same price new. my mom got a shitty magnavox for more than
> my technics, and mine has/will last longer.

I totally agree. If your into great sound in your system, and don't
want to put down $400 for a rega planar, go to a refurbished hifi stereo
store (repair shop type place) and get an old (60's or 70's) Dual or Bic,
with a huge base and platter. Get a grado zte+1 cartridge, and you'll be
good to go. A place in DC called Hi Tech service and repair sold me the
table and the cartridge for $100, with a 90 day warranty.

Anybody know good places to get 1200's used?

-mike