Taketheflame
Super Member
Hey all,
So - as much as I like my ProJect TT (the Carbon), I know that at some point (not immediately, but I like doing my homework on this stuff!), I will more than likely want to add a 2nd turntable/upgrade to my rig .
In addition to having a better performing table (as good as the Carbon sounds for it's specs/price point), it'd also be nice to have a TT where I can adjust the speed/pitch with controls on top, as opposed to having to lift the platter and manually switch belts around. Vintage aesthetics are also a nice bonus/would pair nicely w/my other components.
I've been curious about Dual turntables - I've heard they're really great for what you can buy them for, but that they can be a bit more of a PITA to work on than other TTs, and that this is especially the case on models w/automatic features (which I don't care about - I'd rather stay fully manual, or semi-auto at most tbh). How much truth is there to this?
If not a Dual, what are some nice "sleeper" models that are high on the food chain from other brands? (I've heard Pioneer, Marantz, and Sony made some nice units in 70's...but I'm open to any brands). Another option I considered was the good ol' Technics SL-1200, but again, I'm curious about options - well, for anything that doesn't run well into the thousands for a nice example .
Again, fully manual is kind of what I'd prefer to keep maintenance easier (but auto-return is OK), and it doesn't matter if it's belt drive or direct drive to me - quality is what counts!
Thanks!
So - as much as I like my ProJect TT (the Carbon), I know that at some point (not immediately, but I like doing my homework on this stuff!), I will more than likely want to add a 2nd turntable/upgrade to my rig .
In addition to having a better performing table (as good as the Carbon sounds for it's specs/price point), it'd also be nice to have a TT where I can adjust the speed/pitch with controls on top, as opposed to having to lift the platter and manually switch belts around. Vintage aesthetics are also a nice bonus/would pair nicely w/my other components.
I've been curious about Dual turntables - I've heard they're really great for what you can buy them for, but that they can be a bit more of a PITA to work on than other TTs, and that this is especially the case on models w/automatic features (which I don't care about - I'd rather stay fully manual, or semi-auto at most tbh). How much truth is there to this?
If not a Dual, what are some nice "sleeper" models that are high on the food chain from other brands? (I've heard Pioneer, Marantz, and Sony made some nice units in 70's...but I'm open to any brands). Another option I considered was the good ol' Technics SL-1200, but again, I'm curious about options - well, for anything that doesn't run well into the thousands for a nice example .
Again, fully manual is kind of what I'd prefer to keep maintenance easier (but auto-return is OK), and it doesn't matter if it's belt drive or direct drive to me - quality is what counts!
Thanks!