considering another turntable

[vguitarist]

Ah, my first post as I learn the ins and outs of this forum. My current TT is a Pioneer PL-51A and I've been thinking of adding another TT. There are 3 possibilities: Kenwood KD-2055, Phillips AF-887, Pioneer PL-510A. Would any of these be an "upgrade" and if so, which one(s) are worth pursuing?

 

[kermit z]

Welcome to AK!! Just my opinion so take it for what's it's worth, but no, they would not be an upgrade. I would look much further up the ladder.

 

[vguitarist]

good to know - any suggestions what would make a good next step up from my PL-51A?

 

[Hajidub]

good to know - any suggestions what would make a good next step up from my PL-51A?

Too many to list. Upgrade the cartridge/stylus and report back.

 

[KT88Lvr]

It's good to upgrade for a reason - ex - the turntable doesn't keep speed well - or has lots of noise etc. If you don't have those issues - then an upgrade to something that also doesn't have those issues will seem bunk.

 

[vguitarist]

Great advice (as it ain't broke) so thanks. The current cartridge on it is an AT PRO12E but would some of these other cartridges I have (Shure RS-6E, Ortofon FF15XE MKII, Empire 999 PE/X) be a better match?

 

[mythless]

All the tables you mentioned are all similar to your Pioneer, neither are upgrades. But, all are all solid tables.

 

[Mr Boochie]

Ah, my first post as I learn the ins and outs of this forum. My current TT is a Pioneer PL-51A and I've been thinking of adding another TT. There are 3 possibilities: Kenwood KD-2055, Phillips AF-887, Pioneer PL-510A. Would any of these be an "upgrade" and if so, which one(s) are worth pursuing?

Maybe, upgrade the stylus?

https://www.lpgear.com/product/ATSPRO12E.html

 

[vguitarist]

Great suggestion! I’ll look into that!

 

[CharlieAudio]

The last letter of AT PRO12E means the stylus is elliptical, yes? I went from an AT-VM95E to AT-VM95ML ("Micro Line" stylus geometry) on a Pioneer PL-112D. It was a definite improvement in detail.