• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

Need Turntable Advice

B

BobB.

New Member
Hello, I am thinking about purchasing a turntable. I am considering a Denon DP300F with the Ortofon 2M red Cartridge. I also found a new Pioneer PL 200 from back in the day. The Denon is a belt drive automatic table and the Pioneer is a semi-automatic direct drive. The Pioneer comes with a Excel ES-28 Cartridge. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also, the new Denon has a two year warranty while the new Pioneer has no warranty. ....Thank you, Bob
 
Register to hide this ad
Last edited:
I can't comment on the Denon, but the price on the Pioneer is way out of line. The Excel cart is ok...quite old, and a moving iron design. I think the stylus is conical...not sure if you could find an elliptical version for it.
 
illini said:
If it's in mint condition I'd grab it.
Click to expand...

Seems like the OP could get quite a bit nicer table for that kind of money (he said that PL-200 asking price is $400). That's awfully steep for that table...seems to me that it should be sub-$150.
 
Bob, check the review section, there is a review and discussion about the Denon DP-300f. If you want a manual, check out the UTurn Orbit.
 
I ended up purchasing a Sanyo TP-1030 with an Empire cartridge. The unit received service and is in wonderful shape. I like the specs, I liked the way it looks and I purchased it from somebody I trust. I want to thank all for the assistance, that was greatly appreciated! Now, I would like to know what you think might be a great cartridge for the Sanyo TP-1030. ....Thank you, Bob
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom