Dual vs technics vs realistic

[Naiguy313]

I am trying to slim down my turntable collection. I have a Dual CS 521, a realistic Lab 440, and a technics sl-1350. If you could keep one. Which one and why?

 

[beatcomber]

Sell them all and buy one that's better than all three!

 

[Grenadeslio]

Sell them all and buy one that's better than all three!

Like a nice top tier Kenwood lol.

Of the three my vote goes to the LAB.

 

[BilboBaggins]

I would probably keep the Technics, and I am a dual fan!

The reason is that I’m not that much of a fan of dual belt drives. I love their rim drives and their direct drives though. And while I like some realistic tables, the Technics will continue to appreciate.

 

[63pontiacgp]

My vote would be for the Technics. Solid deck and will most likely hold it's value.

Mike

 

[kermit z]

My vote, Technics, then Realistic, and Dual at the tail end. I do like the Dual Direct Drive and idler tables.

 

[Balifly]

Sell them all and buy one that's better than all three!

Agree with beatcomber!

 

[Ken Boyd]

Yup not a fan of any of the three, sell them and move up.

 

[beat_truck]

I'd keep the Technics.

 

[stereofanboy]

Technics, Realistic, with Dual last in your case and in my case. I have an SL-1600, a LAB-500, and a 1019 and rank in that order.

To be honest, I prefer my Kenwoods and the Technics is lucky it's silver.

 

[cafe latte]

I am trying to slim down my turntable collection. I have a Dual CS 521, a realistic Lab 440, and a technics sl-1350. If you could keep one. Which one and why?

Sell turntables, sorry dont understand....
Chris

 

[KentTeffeteller]

The Realistic is fine, though I like the LAB 400 and LAB 420 best in the DD models. Technics is nice, and the one I'd keep. Dual is finicky and high maintenance for my tastes.