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Not sure if this should be here or in the turntable section, but was wanting a marantz turntable, and was thinking of a model 6200 or 6300. What are the comments out there on these selections. Is there a better marantz turntable to use.
 
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I used to have a 6300. They're pretty nice and seem like the most likely choice. There are better turntables in their price range, though. Marantz turntables were a little ordinary...mostly the same CEC stuff that you'd see under other brand names.
 
since I am pretty new at the vintage stuff, what are some better choices in this price range. I was just thinking keep it all marantz
 
There are some very nice JVC, Denon and Pioneer turntables with the big elegant wood plinth that would go nicely with the Marantz system and probably outperform the 6300.

There are many classic models like JVC QL-A7, Sansui SR-929, Technics SL-1700, Sony 2250, Pioneer PL-530, Dual 1229, Denon DP-1200, DP-47F, and many more that can turn up for the same or less money as the 6300. If you see a model that looks good to you, see what the guys in the Turntables forum think of it. You'll probably even find some 6300 fans who disagree with me. The 6300 is not bad, but there's a premium to pay for the looks and the name.
 
I have a 6300 and it is a very nice table, never given me a problem and holds speed along with the positive wife approval factor makes it a winner in my house.

But have to say I placed a HK T-40 in it's spot for testing back a few and haven't put the 6300 back yet.

Barney
 
I had a 6200 and it was very nice. I think that the 6300 would be the "higher end" model, but the 6200 is "full auto" where the 6300 is "auto return" if that matters. I'm a "full auto" person myself.:D Also, the 6200 is belt driven, where the 6300 is direct drive.
 
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Oerets said:
I have a 6300 and it is a very nice table, never given me a problem and holds speed along with the positive wife approval factor makes it a winner in my house.

But have to say I placed a HK T-40 in it's spot for testing back a few and haven't put the 6300 back yet.

Barney
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Yes, the HKs punch well above their weight or price.
Yes, the Marantz 6300 (I had a 6320, armless 6300 with a Magnepan arm on it) is a beautiful table.
Yes, the Marantz is 'just a table' when it comes to performance.
Yes, the Marantz gets the money for two reasons, looks and name. Neither of these translate into sound quality.

Additional tables that work well are Harman Kardon T-25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 I guess are the numbers, the Sansui SR-838 and it looks good with the black piano finish, the Technics SL-1600 II (auto), SL-1700 II (semi-auto) and SL-1800 II (manual) as well as the Thorens line, 126, 125, 147, 160 (many models) are the good ones and there are others but they do have some less expensive models, too, the manual Kenwood white 'marble' tables are good, the KD-550/500 and KD-650/600. Lots to chose from that perform very well. But they don't say Marantz and have a nice wood/metal look.

You can look up any of these on the vinylengine and check out the OM or SM if they have em and specs and such.
 
Yah, much as I love and sold a lot of Marantz electronics; I never sold a Marantz TT.
They are easy on the eyes, sure; but I wouldn't recommend them as a particularly good value in a high performance TT. If you really want an all Marantz system... NO Problem. They do a good job. Back in the 70s I sold a lot of Technics and Dual. Some really liked the TOTL Thorens; but I found the platter suspensions to be overly sensitive. The AR table was a no frills performer, again with a sensitive suspension.
I still like the old State of the Art Linn-Sondek LP-12. I sold mine in favor of the less fussy Technics (Panasonic) tables. Pick your features and price range.
 
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