306Prairie
New Member
Trying to be respectful of the rules here, hopefully I don't slip up.
I am curious as to the values of a few turntables I have. The SL-1200 Mk II is very well known, and I have a good idea of it's worth, as well just installed a 3M blue cartridge.
Tonight I installed a new belt, lubricated and set-up my Yamaha YP701 correctly after finally watching a very informative video I found on the site here. Sounds great! Speed is spot on and I swear after properly adjusting everything I'm already hearing better sounds from my Blue Oyster Cult. There seems to be a dedicated following to this one yet I have no idea what it's worth compared to my 1200.
Lastly there is a Pioneer PL-560 (the direct drive) with a Grado F2+. Needs new feet installed, seems to be a common fault in this model but otherwise works great. This seems like another that I can't find for sale and am not sure of a value compared to the previous two.
Upstairs is my JVC QL-Y66F which is very popular from what I've read....but man does it let a lot of unwanted noise transfer through! My young girls light steps translate hugely through my speakers, I would think something worth the money it is I wouldn't have this problem.
As such, I'm starting to believe that a high price doesn't necessarily equate the best sound. Thoughts?
I am curious as to the values of a few turntables I have. The SL-1200 Mk II is very well known, and I have a good idea of it's worth, as well just installed a 3M blue cartridge.
Tonight I installed a new belt, lubricated and set-up my Yamaha YP701 correctly after finally watching a very informative video I found on the site here. Sounds great! Speed is spot on and I swear after properly adjusting everything I'm already hearing better sounds from my Blue Oyster Cult. There seems to be a dedicated following to this one yet I have no idea what it's worth compared to my 1200.
Lastly there is a Pioneer PL-560 (the direct drive) with a Grado F2+. Needs new feet installed, seems to be a common fault in this model but otherwise works great. This seems like another that I can't find for sale and am not sure of a value compared to the previous two.
Upstairs is my JVC QL-Y66F which is very popular from what I've read....but man does it let a lot of unwanted noise transfer through! My young girls light steps translate hugely through my speakers, I would think something worth the money it is I wouldn't have this problem.
As such, I'm starting to believe that a high price doesn't necessarily equate the best sound. Thoughts?