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turntable advice

  1. A

    Unknown brand turntable

    I am new here (huge source of knowledge!) and need your help to find out what brand/model this TT is and if it is worth it buying it. Just found on a local online sale and the owner say it is not labelled. Here's the pics I have.
    • andre63
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    • tt turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. Nahui

    An old friend, my Kenwood kd5100 needs a new motor

    Hello all, I got this turntable around 44 years ago. Still works, but not as sharp as it used to do. I called Kenwood, and obusly, the motor is discontinued, so I need a new motor for it (I know it's a long, log shot), but does anyone have any clue where ot get one? Please let me know
    • Nahui
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    • kenwood turntable advice turntable motor
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. H

    First Turntable Recommendation in The Netherlands

    hi, I have an order of a AT-LP60XUSB that's not shipped yet, but now I've come across some information telling me that it might not have been a purchase that is wise. By chance I have found on a forum called Reddit that this is not a quality turntable and that older turntables like Pioneer are...
    • homeslicerK
    • Thread
    • turntable turntable advice turntable cartridge
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. S

    Search for vintage or get a new, budget turntable?

    I'm looking to buy a turntable but I'm not sure which direction to go because my knowledge sits more with speakers/receivers/amps. I'm not in any hurry but I'd like to find one in the next few months. I'm curious if I should just go with either a new Audio Technica LP3 or Sony PS-LX310BT, jump...
    • sATLite
    • Thread
    • advice needed turntable advice
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. indosilver

    Just got a Dual 1218 - what can I do to service it and get it up and working again?

    Title says all, more or less. I had the fortune to stumble upon a Dual 1218 turntable for free at a local yard sale. The turntable looks gorgeous but, main issue is, it doesn't really work. Even when plugged in, the platter and tonearm mechanism doesn't work (platter can spin manually at least)...
    • indosilver
    • Thread
    • dual dual 1218 turntable advice turntable repair
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. O

    Unamco T1 Hum and Buzz drives me crazy

    Hello there fellow audiophiles. I bought my Unamco T1 a couple of months ago. Since day one it hums and buzzes like crazy! I did the following in order to fix it with no luck at all: - I changed the cartridge with a new-one. - Got my hands on a lot of new old stock of parts for the turntable and...
    • okniros
    • Thread
    • trouble shooting turntable turntable advice unamco t1
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. 131east23

    The 'Under 300 Club' (TT's under 300 bucks)

    I am always on a budget and can never afford to layout the thousands of dollars for my holy grail turntables that I want: Garrard 301, Garrard 401, Thorens TD124. I lust after these, but can't quite get the funds together to buy one, make a plinth, buy a tone arm, cart, etc... I think after I...
  8. N

    Restore AR turntable or purchase new one?

    Hi! I need some general advice about my turntable. I have an AR XB that was gifted to me from the original owner. It has been really amazing, but now it’s age is starting to show. The RCA cables are super finicky. If I touch them, they may cause a god awful noise to come out of the speakers...
  9. RCA Plugger

    Sansui FR-D25 vs FR-D35

    What would be the better choice? The specs say the D35. 65 vs 72Db Dynamic range and 0.03% vs 0.025% WRMS/Wow and Flutter. The D25 is belt drive the D35 is direct drive. Audiophiles say belt drive is better because it decouples the motor from the disc, but the specs seem to disagree. Both look...
  10. Attom

    Connoisseur BD3

    I have searched and found info on the connoisseur bd-1 and bd-2 tables but can’t find anything here at all re the bd-3… Have the opportunity to pick one up that needs some minor repair and some refinishing (mostly bands on the motor, some oil on the plinth, some general internal cleaning)...
    • Attom
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    • british connoisseur sugden turntable advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. tlann

    Replacement Platter for Audio Technica AT-LP120?

    Hi all, First time posting, so please forgive me if I'm in the wrong section, but I'm curious if anyone has ever had any success tracking down a non-warranty replacement platter for their Audio Technica AT-LP120. I've had mine for 7-8 years and recently noticed that the platter is warped—I took...
    • tlann
    • Thread
    • atlp120 audiotechnica platter replacement turntable turntable adjustment turntable advice warped wow and flutter
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. now.spinnin

    Realistic Lab 100... gem or dud?

    Have the opportunity to pick up a realistic lab 100. In decent shape. Little under $100. I've noticed there seems to be some love for the Lab 400's and 500's, But I really don't find a lot of appreciation or mention of the 100. If anyone has some personal experience or words of wisdom I would...
    • now.spinnin
    • Thread
    • lab 100 realistic realistic lab turntable advice
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. V

    Upgrading From an AT LP120 (While Keeping VM540ML)

    Hi all! I've been spinning on an AT LP-120 USB for maybe like 5 years (picked it up with a guitar center giftcard lol) and it has served me dutifully but I'm starting to get the upgraditus. I started noticing platter wobble which may or may not have been there the whole time (it's gone through...
    • v60sound
    • Thread
    • cartridge turntable advice turntable cartridge upgrade path
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. B

    Denon DP-45F Channel drop issues

    Hey there. My DP-45F started doing this a few months ago so, I stopped using it. The right channel will drop out completely. The strange thing is, if you LIGHTLY tap the top of the turntable, the channel will jump, in and out. I have checked the obvious; all connections on the back of the...
  15. R

    Optonica Rp-3636 MK Turntable

    I've never heard of this brand, but looking at the image, this unit look heavy and pretty darn kool. I'm new in the vintage scene and looking for experts opinion from here. The unit I'm looking at has a cracked cover; so, first question can you get an after market cover for this since OMD is...
  16. U

    High End Setup?

    Hello all, was wondering if I could get advice from you all. I want to build a high end/top tier set up for my vinyl records. from my understanding I would need the following: An Upgraded Turntable A Receiver Speakers Shelfing that being said I don't want to hop up to the top of the line...
  17. M

    Lenco 75 pickup for 275$ trying to put a value on this in the U.S.

    Picked it up the other day rare 50/60 hz motor I think. Gentlemen’s father was in the military in Germany and that’s when he got it just looking for some info on this! Keep it as is all original? Or tweak some things? I mean not too sure what would be best.
  18. G

    AT LPW40WN massive feedback when playing on Denon AVR750h

    I have a brand new turntable (AT LPW40WN) and a brand new receiver (Denon AVR750h) and when I hook it all up I have everything plugged into phono, ground connected, and have tried with the turntable's built in amp both on and off and cannot get the sound quality to play clearly. It sounds like...
  19. riley craft

    AT-LP120 usb vs Fluance RT85

    Hey folks I have been looking into turntables for the past few weeks and I'm exhausted. I already own an AT-LP120 USB. I originally thought it was busted so I was in the market for a new TT. I did a bit of research and came across the rt85 by Fluance. After seeing so many good reviews on...
    • riley craft
    • Thread
    • at-lp120-usb rt85 turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Turntables
  20. now.spinnin

    Akai ap-100 mystery...

    Picked up this awesome turntable from a wonderfully nice gal who no longer needed it. :banana: Got it at a pretty good price too. :beerchug: Got it cleaned up a little bit and plugged it in and I must say it sounds like it's in pretty great condition. I'm curious if anybody has any information...
  21. Mattia

    Some advice for an audiophile neophyte

    Hi, I'm completely new to this world, I'm 18 and I don't know anyone who likes turntable. I have bought a Technics SL bd20, p24 mount but the stylus is damaged, do you have any suggestions for a good replacement? Something from 30$ to 100$ I have to buy also an amplifier, in my eBay list i...
    • Mattia
    • Thread
    • amplifier technics turntable advice
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. Meg_K

    Looking for troubleshooting help - Realistic LAB 300

    Hi, all. This is my first post and I'm really hoping someone can help me. My old, terrible turntable died and I ordered a Realistic LAB 300 from eBay to replace it. It arrived today, so I set it up and it sounded great. Maybe a touch slow, but otherwise a HUGE improvement over the turntable...
    • Meg_K
    • Thread
    • realistic realistic lab 300 turntable advice turntable repair
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. T

    Philips 212 turntable power issue

    The start light does not come on and motor doesn't turn. I have 14v out of the transformer. I accidently jumped the 14v to the start light wire and the TT turned and will play. I turned it off and back on withend 5 seconds and it came back on. I turned it off for 30 minutes and it didn't come...
  24. B

    Technics SL-20: Worth restoring?

    Hi, all! My wife gifted me a couple of vinyl records for Christmas along with an entry-level turntable. The turntable sounded absolutely terrible (we got what we paid for) so we sent it straight back, but I did like the idea of getting into vinyl so I've been on the lookout for a better...
    • Brett H
    • Thread
    • advice advice needed cost restoration restoration project sl-20 technics turntable turntable advice
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  25. J

    Help in Putting Together Starter System for Vinyl

    I'm in the process of putting together a starter system for my 23 year old to play his vinyl. At the moment I've got my eye on a Nikko NR-300 receiver; Kenwood KD-44R (DD Turntable); and a pair of either POLK 19" or Infinity Sterling SS2003 speakers. Other than my DUAL 1219 turntable, I...
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