Technics SL-D2

Resident

Well-Known Member

• Sep 20, 2012

• #1

Im looking at the Technics TT, it comes with a stanton cart for 50 bucks.

You guys think its worth it. From what I have read it seems to be a pretty decent and long lasting TT.

What of the price though?

 

bad400

Super Member

• Sep 20, 2012

• #2

not sure about that model, but they do last a long time.

I have a cheap sl-bd10 bought with a rack system in 86, it still has the original belt LoL.
I have changed the stylus, once LoL.

 

getright99

least likely to succeed

• Sep 20, 2012

• #3

definitely worth it if the stanton is good.

 

Resident

Well-Known Member

• Sep 20, 2012

• #4

That is just amazing bad, haha. Well here in a way is the conundrum. I can buy the TT for 50 dollars, or I can get all this for 100.
1 FM- AM stereo receiver SA-300
1 Direct drive automatic turntable SL-D2 with Stanton cartridge
1 Stereo frequency equalizer SH-8010
2 Speakers each 13 wide x 26 high x 13 deep (inches)
1 Technics Stereo Casset Deck

Though I dont want to spend that much, it would seem I would be better off buying the whole then the one piece. Though I completely dont need it at all. I do just need or well want the TT.

 

getright99

least likely to succeed

• Sep 20, 2012

• #5

i'd give $50 for the turntable and leave it. nothing else there is jumping out at me. that said, that stack is probably worth $100 if you don't mind dealing with selling off the stuff you don't want.

 

Resident

Well-Known Member

• Sep 20, 2012

• #6

I hear you, I do like the reciever just for the looks nothing more, though for what it is it isnt a bad one just nothing spectacular.

Thanks for the help as well. I think I will just hop onto the TT and call it a day

 

getright99

least likely to succeed

• Sep 20, 2012

• #7

i'm really hoping the stanton is a 681eee, i found a d-2 in the trash with that cart.

 

CougarXR7

Sultan of Swing

• Sep 20, 2012

• #8

I have a Technics SL-D2 turntable and I love it. It's a very solid direct-drive turntable.

 

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majick47

Addicted Member

• Sep 20, 2012

• #9

If in good working order for $50 the SL-D2 is a no brainer, the Stanton cartridge is frosting on the cake.

 

getright99

least likely to succeed

• Sep 20, 2012

• #10

majick47 said:

If in good working order for $50 the SL-D2 is a no brainer, the Stanton cartridge is frosting on the cake.

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yup.

 

Resident

Well-Known Member

• Sep 20, 2012

• #11

Well then that just enforces my decision

 

45rpm

Cassette Nut

• Sep 20, 2012

• #12

A well-maintained SL-D2 will run until kingdom come. My parents bought one new around 1982 and it still works perfectly.

A very underrated table, if I do say so myself.

 

jn229

Super Member

• Sep 20, 2012

• #13

Bought a SL-D2 for my son (the daughter actually has it at the moment) (the son went digital). I removed the bottom and packed every void with duck seal. The tables weight/mass is doubled. Mounted an old Shure re-tipped with a Jico styli. For fun/practice the cartridge was mounted with the aid of a microscope to set SRA. Added an after market platter mat, a thick rubber style. The table runs well, tracks well and is trouble free.

 

Jedi

Super Member

• Sep 20, 2012

• #14

Lots of love here for my SL-D2 . I took it on the road with me when I was a pro drummer years ago , then I gave it to a niece who then gave it back to me just last year . Still runs great . I have a Shure V15 III on it .

 

Resident

Well-Known Member

• Sep 21, 2012

• #15

Well it would figure now that I have comfirmation that I cant get in touch with the guy. Hopefully I hear something from him tomorrow as Ill be out that way and would like to get this TT.

I can only wait..

 

getright99

least likely to succeed

• Sep 21, 2012

• #16

that's how it usually works.