Now I don't know zilch when it comes to turntables (the next 'realm' of audio I'll dive into), but there is a rare Marantz TT up for auction over on eBay.
Might not have been the best or anything, but it sure is neat looking! Although price doesn't equate to sound quality (or vice versa), this one is expensive!
Auction
Auction Description:
Marantz made only 2 turntable models when Mr, Marantz owned the Co. the SLT12, and SLT12U, the only difference was the SLT12 had a (what was then a top of the line Shure cartridge) built in cartridge that could never be changed, the SLT12U (U for universal) could take any cartridge made, so as cartridges improve a better one could be installed, these turntables were never mass produced, and were basically hand built, they compare very favorably to todays high end tables, you are very unlikely to find one of these tables for sale, and will never find one in this (like new) condition, for the MARANTZ collector this is a real find. There is another listing for an SLT12U, the photos speak of the physical condition, perhaps with some work it can be salvaged, however before you go for it, ask the seller if it includes the cartridge mounting hardware? (wireing harness, slide in mounting plate) the owners manual? setting up and operating as well as maintaining this table is not intuitive, without these things, and the service manual you will not be able to have a working turntable, and Marantz no longer makes replacement parts, if the seller can give you all that, then go for it.
Might not have been the best or anything, but it sure is neat looking! Although price doesn't equate to sound quality (or vice versa), this one is expensive!
Auction
Auction Description:
Marantz made only 2 turntable models when Mr, Marantz owned the Co. the SLT12, and SLT12U, the only difference was the SLT12 had a (what was then a top of the line Shure cartridge) built in cartridge that could never be changed, the SLT12U (U for universal) could take any cartridge made, so as cartridges improve a better one could be installed, these turntables were never mass produced, and were basically hand built, they compare very favorably to todays high end tables, you are very unlikely to find one of these tables for sale, and will never find one in this (like new) condition, for the MARANTZ collector this is a real find. There is another listing for an SLT12U, the photos speak of the physical condition, perhaps with some work it can be salvaged, however before you go for it, ask the seller if it includes the cartridge mounting hardware? (wireing harness, slide in mounting plate) the owners manual? setting up and operating as well as maintaining this table is not intuitive, without these things, and the service manual you will not be able to have a working turntable, and Marantz no longer makes replacement parts, if the seller can give you all that, then go for it.
